Holly Holm Loses to Stephanie Han in Controversial Decision

Holly Holm lost to Stephanie Han in a controversial majority decision on March 30, 2026. The fight ended with a score of 96-94 in favor of Han, with one judge scoring it even at 95-95.

The fight was a rematch of their initial encounter earlier in the year, which Han won by technical decision due to an inadvertent clash of heads. This time, the fight went the distance, but the result was still disputed.

Holly Holm felt she had done enough to win the fight, landing clean shots and dictating the pace. She expressed her disappointment after the decision, stating that she felt she won the fight 100%.

The loss is a setback for Holm, who was looking to bounce back from her previous defeat. Despite the controversy, Han improves to 13-0 with her second win over Holm.

Mikaela Mayer, ESPN analyst and fellow women's boxing champion, felt that Holm had a stronger fight, making adjustments and pushing the pace when needed. Mayer stated that she would be disappointed if she were in Holm's shoes.

Han called out Katie Taylor, the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring Light Welterweight champion, after her win. Holm, on the other hand, expressed her desire to keep fighting, but was disheartened by the decision.

The co-main event saw Amanda Serrano retain her WBA and WBO Featherweight titles by knocking out Cheyenne Hanson in the second round. Serrano tied Christy Martin's knockout record for female boxers at 32.

Alycia Baumgardner, the current WBA, IBF, WBO, and The Ring Super Featherweight champion, called for a fight against Serrano, looking to make history by breaking the record. The boxing world will be watching to see what's next for these champions.

Holly Holm's future in boxing is uncertain, but she remains determined to achieve her dreams in the sport. With her skills and experience, she will be looking to bounce back from this setback and make a statement in her next fight.