Holly Holm claims victory in controversial rematch with Stephanie Han

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Holly Holm claims victory in controversial rematch with Stephanie Han
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Holly Holm faced Stephanie Han in a rematch last Saturday at the MVPW-03 event in El Paso, Texas. Han was awarded the victory via majority decision after the fight, which featured intense exchanges. Holm expressed strong belief that she deserved the win, stating she dictated the pace and landed more significant strikes. This bout followed their previous match, which ended in a stoppage due to an accidental head clash. Holm's request for a return to boxing last year preceded this rematch against Han, the WBA lightweight champion.

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  • Holm asserts she won despite majority decision loss
  • Rematch took place at MVPW-03 in El Paso, Texas
  • Previous fight between Holm and Han ended in a stoppage
  • Han retained her WBA lightweight title in the rematch
  • Holm describes dictating the pace and landing clean shots
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In January 2025, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holmrequested to be released from the fight promotion to return to boxing. The UFC granted her request and she defeated Yolanda Vega in her return to the ring five moths later. Before becoming the UFC women’s ...

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