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Stephanie Han Keeps WBA Lightweight Title on Technical Decision Over Holly Holm

An accidental head clash in round seven sent the 10x3 bout to the scorecards, after which Han invited Holm to a rematch.

Overview

  • Judges scored it 69-65, 69-64 and 68-65 for Han, who improved to 12-0 (3 KOs) as Holm moved to 34-3-3.
  • The fight was halted at 1:44 of round seven when a clash of heads opened a cut over Han’s right eye and the ringside doctor ruled her unable to continue.
  • Because the bout had passed its midpoint, officials rendered a unanimous technical decision rather than a no-contest under standard rules.
  • Han publicly offered an immediate rematch in El Paso or Albuquerque, and Holm said she was open to running it back.
  • The co-main event in San Juan on DAZN under Most Valuable Promotions saw Han outland Holm 87-29, and post-fight discussion centered on whether Holm seeks a rematch or reconsiders her boxing future.