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  • Holly Holm Believes She Beat Stephanie Han Despite Majority Decision Loss In El Paso Rematch

    Holly Holm Believes She Beat Stephanie Han Despite Majority Decision Loss In El Paso Rematch

    Holly Holm lost a controversial majority decision to Stephanie Han in their lightweight title rematch in El Paso on Saturday night and left the door open on her future, saying she wants to keep fighting if the judging is fair.

    Han was outlanded in punches 102-70 but won on two of the three scorecards, 96-94, with the third judge scoring it a draw at 95-95. Holm, 44, believed she had done enough to become a four-division world champion.

    “Honestly, I feel like I won that fight. Not any disrespect to Han, but I felt like the fight was mine. I felt I was dominating the pace, bringing the pressure.”

    Han acknowledged the closeness of the fight while crediting her home arena.

    “I know it was a close fight, but I felt I did enough to win. I wasn’t surprised how she brought the fight. I knew she was prepared.”

    The bout was a rematch of a January technical-decision victory for Han in Puerto Rico that ended due to an accidental headbutt cut. Both women had been competing to earn a shot at undisputed super-lightweight champion Katie Taylor at Croke Park in Ireland. Han immediately called for that fight.

    “I want Katie Taylor. She beat my sister Jennifer. I want the revenge fight. I’ll go to Ireland.”

    Holm did not commit to fighting again after the result.

    “I want to keep fighting if it’s fair.”

  • MVPW 03 Results: Han vs. Holm Live From El Paso

    MVPW 03 Results: Han vs. Holm Live From El Paso

    MVPW 03 results are coming in live from El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, as the women’s boxing promotion from Jake Paul and MVP Promotions features four world title fights, including a lightweight title rematch and one of the best fighters in women’s boxing.

    The main event will see Stephanie Han defend the WBA lightweight championship against Holly Holm. This will be a rematch from their bout in January, which saw Han retain via unanimous technical decision after the fight was stopped due to a cut on Han’s forehead.

    The co-main event will feature WBA and WBO featherweight champion Amanda Serrano defending her titles against Cheyenne Pepper.

    Also featured will be an IBF and WBO middleweight title fight featuring Desley Robinson defending against Mary Spencer.

    The main card will also include Lourdes Juarez defending the WBC junior flyweight championship against Yoksasta Valle.

    How to Watch MVPW 03

    • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
    • Venue: El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
    • Streaming: ESPN Unlimited (Full Card), ESPN (Main Card), ESPN+ (Prelims)
    • Preliminary Card: 5:15 PM ET/2:15 PM PT
    • Main Card: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

    MVPW 03 Results

    Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 5:15 PM ET)

    Featherweight – Elise Soto (10-0) vs. Thalia Limon (4-1)

    Result: Elise Soto def. Thalia Limon via unanimous decision (39-37 x3)

    Junior Featherweight – Nazarena Romero (14-1-2) vs. Maria Salinas (27-14-6)

    Result: Nazarena Romero def. Maria Salinas via unanimous decision (80-72 x3)

    Junior Featherweight – Alexander Gauche (11-0) vs. Joshua Montoya (7-4-2)

    Result: Alexander Gueche def. Joshua Montoya via unanimous decision (77-75, 78-74 x2)

    Super Featherweight – Miranda Reyes (8-3-1) vs. Camilla Panatta (8-3-1)

    Result: Miranda Reyes def. Camilla Panatta via unanimous decision (79-72, 77-74 x2)

    Light Flyweight – Yesica Nery Plata (30-3) vs. Brook Sibrian (9-2)

    Result: Yesica Nery Plata def. Brook Sibrian via unanimous decision (78-74, 79-73 x2)

    Main Card (ESPN, 9 PM ET)

    WBC Junior Flyweight Championship – Lourdes Juarez (39-4) vs. Yokasta Valle (34-3)

    Result: Lourdes Juarez def. Yokasta Valle via split decision (95-94, 94-95, 98-91)

    IBF & WBO Middleweight Championships – Desley Robinson (11-3) vs. Mary Spencer (10-3)

    Result: Desley Robinson def. Mary Spencer via unanimous decision (100-90 x2, 99-91)

    WBA & WBO Featherweight Championships – Amanda Serrano (48-4-1) vs. Cheyenne Hanson (17-2)

    Result: Amanda Serrano def. Cheyenne Hanson via TKO (Rd. 2, 2:25)

    WBA Lightweight Championship – Stephanie Han (12-0) vs. Holly Holm (34-3-3)

    Result: Stephanie Han def. Holly Holm via majority decision (95-95, 96-94 x2)