El Paso's own Stephanie Han has swiftly punched her way into boxing history, clinching the WBA lightweight title in a stunning first-round knockout victory. According to KTSM, Han, boxing in the familiar confines of the El Paso County Coliseum, overwhelmed her opponent to remain undefeated with an impressive record of 10 wins and no losses.
The local champion fought in front of a home crowd, which was undoubtedly a memorable experience not just for Han, but for the El Paso community, whose support has been unyielding. "I was hoping for a knockout, but I wasn’t expecting one in the first round because I knew she was tough," Han disclosed in her post-fight interview, as obtained by KTSM. Han's win not only bolstered her career but also marked her joining her sister, Jennifer Han, in holding a world champion title, a noteworthy fact underscored by KVIA.
After the decisive fight, Han's trainer, Burke, shared with El Paso Times, "Stephanie had a great camp and things are really coming together for her as a pro." The detailed preparation for the fight did not go unnoticed, as Han's performance in the ring left an indelible impression that night. Burrke, who has a storied history of guiding fighters to championship gold, including Austin Trout, added, "Seeing her win is special, it's a beautiful feeling."
With the WBA gold now securely fastened around her waist, Han is already setting her sights on unifying the division. A fight is tentatively scheduled for July 12 in El Paso, though the potential foe and the stakes involved remain undisclosed, as El Paso Times reports. "I got her with the right and I kept capitalizing on that right hand and I knew when she went down, she was done," Han reflected, as per KTSM, on her victorious strategy.
