Stephanie Han Retains WBA Lightweight Title in Disputed Majority Decision Over Holly Holm

Stephanie Han retained her WBA lightweight championship with a majority decision victory over Holly Holm on May 30, 2026, at the El Paso Civic Center in Texas. The judges scored the bout 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95. No judge gave a scorecard to Holm.

The rematch came six months after the fighters first met in Puerto Rico. That bout ended after an accidental headbutt and was ruled a technical decision win for Han. Saturday’s fight was positioned as a chance to settle the outcome without controversy.

Han started quickly and used activity and aggression to build an early lead. Holm, 44, increased her output in the middle rounds and landed sharp left hands that closed the gap on the scorecards. Observers noted Holm’s late surge appeared sufficient to many viewers.

Holm’s corner reacted with visible frustration after the decision. The team believed Holm had done enough to win and position herself for a potential bout against Katie Taylor. The loss may have cost Holm that opportunity.

Han called for a fight with Taylor immediately after the victory. Taylor is one of the biggest names in women’s boxing. The bout served as the main event of MVPW03.