In a move that reinforces the growing momentum behind women’s boxing, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has officially signed undefeated WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han (10-0, 3 KOs).
But Han is far more than just a fighter. She’s an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, a former beauty pageant contestant, and a devoted mother of two – including a child living with Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome (NCBRS), a rare genetic disorder.
At 34, Han’s journey to the world stage has been anything but conventional. She launched her amateur career in 2006, only to step away from the sport in 2011. A decade later, she returned – not for herself, but to help train her sister, former IBF featherweight world champion Jennifer Han, for a high-profile bout against undisputed champion Katie Taylor. That return reignited her own passion to box.
Han’s breakout moment came at Ring Wars 15 at the El Paso County Coliseum, where she stunned the boxing world with a first-round knockout of Hannah Terlep, the WBA’s No. 10 contender, to claim the lightweight world title.
From the opening bell, Han dominated – combining sharp precision with relentless pressure. Just two minutes in, she landed a devastating barrage of right hands that sent Terlep crashing to the canvas in emphatic fashion.
As a result, Han extended her undefeated record to 10-0 (3 KOs) and picked up her first world title. ‘I’m beyond happy,’ Han said afterward. ‘I’ve trained incredibly hard these past few years, and when I found out I’d be fighting for a world title, I pushed myself like never before.’
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has officially signed undefeated WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han (pictured above)
Han has many strings to her bow and is also a former beauty queen in Texas
But Han is far more than just a fighter. She’s an eight-year veteran of the El Paso Police Department, a former beauty pageant contestant, and a devoted mother of two
Han’s signing was met with enthusiasm by MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, who praised the 34-year-old not just as a champion, but as an inspirational person.
‘In addition to being an undefeated world champion, Stephanie Han is a powerful role model who proves that with hard work, resilience, and heart, anything is possible,’ said Paul and Bidarian in a joint statement.
‘From serving her community as a police officer to raising awareness for her daughter and NCBRS, to competing in beauty pageants—all while dominating in the ring, Stephanie exemplifies excellence across every arena.’
Han echoed their excitement: ‘Signing with Most Valuable Promotions is a dream realised! I’m honoured to join a team that’s not just shaping the future of women’s boxing, but fighting for it. With MVP behind me, I’m more ready than ever to rise, represent, and make history.’
Now officially part of MVP’s roster, Han joins a powerhouse lineup of fighters dedicated to transforming the landscape of women’s boxing.
Her story – rooted in family, service, and unrelenting drive – aligns perfectly with MVP’s mission: to spotlight the athletes, the stories, and the social impact behind the sport.
Speaking to Mail Sport about his growing commitment to the women’s side of boxing, Paul explained: ‘I think my passion for the women’s side came from the organic relationship that was formed with Amanda Serrano and seeing how entertaining of a fighter she was.
‘Also how talented she was and how she was one of the best boxers of all time period, male or female, and how underpaid she was and underserved. She wasn’t getting the shine that she deserved.
Han is a hugely impressive individual and has worked in law enforcement for years
He felt Serrano (on the right) was being under appreciated and underpaid so wanted to help
Han said: ‘With MVP behind me, I’m more ready than ever to rise and make history’
‘I think it turned into this bigger movement, and now you see that all across sports, women shining the Caitlin Clarks, etc, and now it’s happening in boxing, and women are getting their equal and fair shot.
‘MVP proved that we can make mega fights happen with women, and they’re arguably more entertaining than a lot of the recent men’s fights that we’ve seen.’
