Holly Holm considers retirement after controversial loss to Stephanie Han
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Holly Holm, 44, faced a controversial majority decision loss to Stephanie Han in a rematch for the WBA lightweight championship on June 3 in El Paso, Texas. Holm expressed frustration over both her recent defeats to Han, the first ending prematurely due to an accidental head-butt. Despite the setback, Holm remains open to possible future fights but acknowledged she is nearing the end of her career and aims to conclude her time in the ring by the end of 2026.
- •Holm lost by majority decision with scores of 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95.
- •The first fight against Han ended prematurely due to a cut from a head-butt.
- •Holm mentioned feeling in control during the later rounds of the rematch.
- •She acknowledged the influence of competing in Han's hometown on the judges' decisions.
- •Holm intends to fight one or two more times before retiring at the end of 2026.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Holly Holm opens door for retirement in 2026 after controversial Stephanie Han loss: 'That's where I'm at'
"The 44-year-old combat sports legend once again came up short in controversial fashion in her rematch with Stephanie Han.
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