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Holly Holm’s Comeback Fight Is Set – What to Know About Her Undefeated Opponent

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated May 14, 2025 9:17 PM ET

After more than a decade away from the boxing ring, Holly Holm is officially making her return—but not without risk. The 43-year-old former UFC bantamweight champion and multiple-time boxing titleholder has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. While the headlines initially focused on Holm’s comeback, today brought a deeper look at her next opponent—an undefeated fighter with everything to gain.

Holm, known for her 33-2-3 record in boxing before shifting to MMA, hasn’t competed in a boxing match since May 2013. Her last bout was a unanimous decision win over Mary McGee, where Holm successfully defended both the IBA and WBF light welterweight titles. Over the years, she cemented herself as one of the most accomplished female strikers in combat sports, famously shocking the world by knocking out Ronda Rousey in 2015 to claim UFC gold.

Holly Holm returns to the ring on June 28th #PaulChavez x #RamirezDorticos | June 28 | Live Exclusively on DAZN | @MostVpromotions | @GoldenBoyBoxing | ️Available to buy soon pic.twitter.com/IP7YxMC6bH
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 14, 2025

Her comeback opponent, 29-year-old Mexican boxer Yolanda Vega, enters this matchup with a spotless 10-0 record, including one knockout. All ten of her professional bouts have taken place in Mexico, making the upcoming clash on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, live on DAZN her first-ever fight on U.S. soil. her first-ever fight on U.S. soil. Vega’s last victory came in March 2025 via unanimous decision over Claudia Fernanda Herrera Lopez, where she earned the WBA Fedelatin super lightweight title.

While Holm’s legacy in boxing is unquestionable—capturing titles in multiple weight classes and defending them with tactical brilliance—this new chapter begins with genuine uncertainty.

Vega is untested outside her home country, but undefeated nonetheless, and Holm is 12 years removed from her last bout. This could be a comeback tale or a passing-of-the-torch moment. Either way, fight fans will be watching.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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