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Stephanie Han survives a fierce challenge from Holly Holm to retain her WBA lightweight title by a narrow majority decision at the El Paso County Coliseum.
Stay tuned to find out how the numbers reveal a dramatic fight where Han was significantly outpunched yet managed to secure victory.
In front of a record-breaking hometown crowd, Han edges Holm with judges scoring it 96-94 twice for Han, while one judge marked it 95-95. Despite landing only 70 punches to Holm's 107, Han's early aggression set the tone for the fight. "I know that it was a close fight, but I felt that I did enough to win," said Han, now 13-0 with 3 KOs.
The rematch saw Holm, the former UFC women's bantamweight champion, adjust her strategy effectively, showcasing strong movement and combination punches throughout the rounds. Holm, now 34-4-3, expressed disappointment in the decision, stating, "I feel like I won that fight."
An accidental clash of heads did not deter Han, who expressed her desire for a showdown with Katie Taylor, aiming to avenge her sister Jennifer Han's past loss to the champion. "I would go to Ireland for that," Han added, signaling her ambition in the sport.
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