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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Holly Holm to Fight Yolanda Vega in Boxing Comeback on Jake Paul's Card
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. 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. Holly Holm and Yolanda Vega face offGetty Images 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. Holly HolmGetty Images 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. Advertisement Related: 'Nothing to Gain' – Islam Makhachev's Hidden Motive for Avoiding Ilia Topuria Revealed Related: 'My Apologies in Advance' – Ilia Topuria Breaks Silence After UFC 317 Announcement
TimesLIVE
29-04-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Bold prediction: Lerena, Mchunu, Mbenge to get KOs in blockbuster bouts
Kevin Lerena, Thabiso Mchunu and Thulani Mbenge will celebrate Workers' Day with knockout wins in their international boxing matches at Time Square Casino's Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on Thursday evening. This bold prediction was made by retired KwaZulu-Natal heavyweight champion Alex Mchunu, who remains unheralded as a boxing trainer despite uncovering hidden talent in KwaXimba in Cato Ridge. Among those he has groomed are his sons, Thabiso and Thabo Mchunu; Ntethelelo Magcaba (KZN and ABU Sadc junior bantamweight); Andile Mntungwa (WBF super middleweight) and Nomvelo Magcaba, who has established herself as a top promoter. Lerena will put his WBC bridgerweight belt on the line against Ukrainian Serhiy Radchenko, while Mchunu will welcome Congolese Amador Kalonji over eight rounds. Mbenge's dance partner will be Namibian Emmanuel Mungadjela in a welterweight bout scheduled for 10 rounds.
