Stephanie Han Defeats Holly Holm In San Juan

The fight was competitive from the opening bell, but it slowly tilted toward Stephanie Han as the rounds progressed. Holm, 44, showed early poise in her return to high level boxing, working behind her southpaw jab and straight left while circling the ring. Her timing was sharp early, and she landed clean counters that reminded observers why she once held titles across multiple divisions.

Han responded by doing what she does best. She pressed forward, closed distance, and began letting her right hand go with more frequency. From the second round on, Han’s output started to separate the fight. She stepped inside Holm’s longer shots, landed overhand rights, and worked to the body whenever Holm slowed along the ropes. The exchanges were not one sided, but Han’s activity gave her clear stretches of control.

Between rounds two and six, Han consistently outlanded Holm, snapping her head back with straight rights and short combinations in close. Holm remained dangerous and composed, but she struggled to keep the pace down as Han continued to initiate exchanges and finish them with authority. Reported punch figures reflected that trend, with Han holding a wide edge in landed shots over the completed rounds.

The bout came to an abrupt end in the seventh when an accidental head clash opened a deep cut along Han’s forehead near the hairline. After a ringside examination, the physician ruled the contest should be stopped at 1 44 of the round, sending the fight to the scorecards.

Afterward, both fighters expressed interest in running it back. Han suggested El Paso as a possible site, while Holm mentioned Albuquerque. Han praised Holm’s durability and experience, calling her a legend, while Holm acknowledged Han’s volume and pressure.

The win marked Han’s second successful title defense and moved her to 12 0. Holm, seeking a fourth division boxing title, dropped to 34 3 3. The fight added substance to the MVP promoted all women’s card streamed on DAZN.