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Stephanie Han Retains WBA Lightweight Title in Disputed Rematch

Controversial scorecards that conflict with punch statistics threaten to pressure promoters into ordering a rematch or pursuing unification.

Overview

  • Han kept her undefeated record by a majority decision over Holly Holm with judges scoring the fight 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95.
  • Official punch totals showed Holm outlanding Han 107-70, a statistical gap that many fighters, analysts and fans cited when protesting the result.
  • Holm publicly disputed the decision after the fight and said she believed she had won, leaving her future in boxing uncertain at age 44 and prompting talk of a trilogy or a return to MMA.
  • Han immediately called for bigger fights, naming Katie Taylor and drawing interest from rivals such as Caroline Dubois, which could steer her toward unification bouts.
  • The event was a commercial success for Most Valuable Promotions and featured Amanda Serrano tying Christy Martin’s record with her 32nd stoppage, which added historical weight to the card.