El Paso’s Stephanie Han and Albuquerque’s Holly Holm are ready to battle for Han’s World Boxing Association lightweight title tonight in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Han is 11-0 with three knockouts, Holm is 34-2-3 with nine knockouts.
The Han vs. Holm fight is part of a four-fight program on DAZN, which begins at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT.
Han and Holm are the co-main event.
Undisputed featherweight championship: Amanda Serrano (winner) vs. Reina Tellez
Serrano retained the Undisputed featherweight championship with an unanimous decision win. Serrano now owns 48 wins.
To clarify why fight went to scorecards
After the fight was stopped by the doctor, the fight went to the scorecards because the fight was more than half over.
Stephanie Han with great game plan
Han landed 87 punches to Holm’s 29. Han fought confident, smart and with purpose.
Stephanie Han retains title
The fight, which was stopped at 1:44 of the 7th round, went to Han by unanimous decision. Han won by scores of 69-65, 69-64. 68-65. Han is now 12-0, Holm falls to 34-3-3
Stephanie Han cut in 7th round on left forehead, fight halted going to scorecards
The doctor stopped the fight because of too much bleeding from Han’s cut. The cut was because of an accidental head butt.
Round 6: Han vs. Holm
Han again working well with good combos. Seems really relaxed. Going into championship rounds. Han round.
Round 5: Han vs. Holm
Han doing good job of body work and right-hand leads. Han not nervous, Holm has to pick up pace. Han round.
Round 4: Han vs. Holm
Han is gaining more confidence as the fight goes on, putting pressure on Holm. Holm must get busier. Han round.
Round 3: Han vs. Holm
Han landed right hand effectively, much busier round. Han round.
Round 2: Han vs. Holm
Better round for Han, land right hand consistently. Han round.
Round 1: Han vs. Holm
The first round was a good one. Han landed a couple more heavier shots, Han solid to body. Holm round.
Han wearing El Paso police patch
Han wearing EPPD patch tonight in honor of where she works.
Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm is next
The WBA lightweight fight over 10 rounds is coming up.
Bantamweights: Krystal Rosado (Winner) vs. Tania Walters
Rosado was in control and won a six round unanimous decision.
Amanda Serrano vs Reina Tellez: Where to watch
The fight is being shown tonight on DAZN and fans can subscribe to DAZN here: DAZN | Home
Interesting note on Stephanie Han: Krystal Poppin to sing for Han entering ring
El Pasoan Krystal Poppin is expected to sing a song for Stephanie Han and lead her into the ring tonight. The song is called “The Moment.”
Poppin is an Austin High School grad.
Bantamweights: Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Araiza (Winner)
This is the first fight of the main card. Halfway through and it’s been entertaining. Good action by both fighters.
Araiza, who fought in El Paso last July, won by unanimous decision in the eight-round fight.
Stephanie Han follows in footsteps of other borderland fighters
Other borderland fighters who have been in big fights through the years include Jennifer Han, Abie Han, Austin Trout, Mickey Roman, Tony Escalante and Louie Burke.
Han arrives to arena
Keys to winning for both Han and Holm
Han will need to be aggressive from the get go and take the fight to Holm. She can’t let Holm dictate distance and pace. Han has to let her hands go and use a variety of punches.
Holm has to use her big fight experience to her advantage and she has to try and test Han early with power punches..
Amazing opportunity for Stephanie Han
Han’s sister, Jennifer, is a former world champ at featherweight. Stephanie is facing the biggest challenge of her career vs. Holm. Holm has a great deal of experience in big fights and at 44 looks to become a four-division champ.
Tale of Tape for Holm vs. Han
Han is 5-foot-7 and 1/2, Holm is 5-foot-8
Both weighed in at 134.8 pounds for tonight’s fight.
Holm is 44 years old, Han is 35.
Holly Holm vs. Stephanie Han full fight card
Main Card (DAZN)
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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