Division: Lightweight (135 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 10
Broadcast: DAZN PPV
Ring Walks (Approx.): 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
This bout marks Holly Holm’s return to boxing after a 12-year hiatus, stepping back into the ring against undefeated Mexican prospect Yolanda Vega. It’s a generational showdown between a Hall of Famer and a rising star.
Fighter Breakdown
Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm
Age: 43
Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 69″
Stance: Southpaw
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Strengths:
Former three-division world champion in boxing
Elite footwork, timing, and ring IQ
Vast experience under pressure, including UFC championship pedigree
Concerns:
Hasn’t boxed professionally since 2013
Recently submitted in MMA return at UFC 300
Age and ring rust could be factors
Path to Victory: Holm must control the pace with her jab, use angles to frustrate Vega, and rely on her veteran savvy to win rounds cleanly.
Yolanda “Pitayita” Vega
Age: 30
Height: 5’6″ (approx.)
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Sonora, Mexico
Strengths:
Undefeated with a high work rate
Solid fundamentals and composure
Hungry for a breakout win on the global stage
Concerns:
Only 1 KO in 10 wins—limited power
Has never fought outside Mexico
Huge step up in competition
Path to Victory: Vega must stay composed, push the pace, and try to outwork Holm in the later rounds. If she can handle the moment, she could make it competitive.
X-Factors
Experience Gap: Holm has 38 pro boxing bouts and a UFC title; Vega has 10 fights against modest opposition
Environment: Vega is fighting outside Mexico for the first time, under bright lights and big expectations
Legacy vs. Opportunity: Holm is defending her legacy; Vega is chasing hers
FIGHT ODDS
Holly Holm – 1100
Yolanda Vega + 600
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
