Overview
- The rematch in El Paso on May 30 ended with two judges scoring 96-94 for Han and a third scoring 95-95, giving Stephanie Han a majority-decision retention of the WBA lightweight title.
- Holly Holm publicly said she believed she won and showed visible frustration with the outcome, and ESPN analyst Mikaela Mayer also questioned the scoring.
- Amanda Serrano scored a second-round stoppage on the same sold-out MVP card to tie Christy Martin’s record of 32 career stoppages, while Desley Robinson and Lourdes Juarez also successfully defended their world titles.
- The rematch followed a January technical-decision finish caused by a clash of heads, making Saturday’s result a direct attempt to settle unresolved questions between the fighters.
- Promoters used an ESPN telecast and high-profile backing to build the sellout card, highlighting growing commercial investment in women's boxing and renewing debate about judging standards and future marquee matchups.