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Stephanie Han Keeps WBA Lightweight Belt After Disputed Majority Decision Over Holly Holm

The May 30 decision has raised fresh questions about scoring in close women's title fights and could shape future matchups and rematches.

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.