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Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm: Preview, storylines
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The calendar flips to 2026 and most of the attention naturally gravitates toward the top of the card—but there’s a sneaky wrinkle on this DAZN lineup that many fans may have completely missed. Buried just beneath the headline bout is a championship fight featuring one of the most recognizable crossover athletes in combat sports. Blink, and it’s easy to overlook. Catch it, and suddenly the entire night looks a lot deeper.

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That fight belongs to Holly Holm, who is quietly scheduled to compete in a lightweight title bout against Stephanie Han. While much of the pre-event conversation has centered Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez, Holm’s placement on the card feels almost deliberately understated—despite her résumé being anything but. For casual viewers tuning in late, her name on the bout sheet may come as a genuine surprise.

Holm’s presence adds real weight to the card. A former multi-division boxing world champion and former UFC champion, she remains one of the most accomplished crossover athletes in combat sports. Holm returns to the ring with championship stakes attached—this isn’t an exhibition, a cameo, or a nostalgia appearance. A WBA lightweight title is on the line, and she’s stepping into a fight that carries real consequences.

Date and Time

  • Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
  • Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
  • Other Times: 9:00 p.m. AST / 1:00 a.m. GMT

How to Watch

The fight will stream live worldwide on DAZN with an active subscription.

Full Fight Card

Main Event

  • Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez
    Featherweight — WBA & WBO titles

Co-Main Event

  • Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm
    Lightweight — WBA title

Undercard

  • Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Arazia
    Bantamweight
  • Krystal Rosado vs. TBC
    Bantamweight

Where Is the Fight?

  • Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente
  • City: San Juan, Puerto Rico

For fans who thought they had this card figured out, Holm’s inclusion changes the math. Sometimes the most compelling fights aren’t the loudest ones on the poster—and this co-main event is a reminder to always read the fine print.

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

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