Holly Holm's Boxing Comeback

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm has signed with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and is set to make her highly anticipated return to the boxing ring. Her first match in over 12 years will be against the undefeated Yolanda Vega on June 28, as part of the undercard for Jake Paul's fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

A Storied Career

Holm, 43, began her combat sports career in boxing, where she amassed an impressive record of 33-2-3 and won world titles in three weight classes. After transitioning to MMA in 2013, she signed with the UFC in 2015 and famously knocked out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. With an MMA record of 15-7, Holm has decided to return to boxing, where the sport has seen significant growth in exposure and financial opportunities for female athletes.

The Challenge Ahead

Yolanda Vega, fighting out of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, holds an undefeated record of 10-0 with 1 knockout. Although relatively inactive in her early career, Vega has fought four times in the past year, showcasing her readiness for this high-profile bout.

Statements from the Fighters

• Holly Holm: "I'm excited to partner with Most Valuable Promotions and return to the boxing ring. This new chapter is going to be an exciting journey, and I'm looking forward to the challenge."
• Yolanda Vega: "Fighting against a champion of this stature on Saturday, June 28, brings me closer to my aim of becoming a world champion. I respect and admire her work a lot, but today she has become my next goal, and goals are meant to be achieved."

MVP's Vision

Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP, expressed his excitement: "Holly Holm is the most dominant two-sport athlete in history -- period. Her accomplishments in both boxing and MMA are unmatched, and we're honored to welcome her to Most Valuable Promotions."

Looking Forward

Holm, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022, aims to add another title to her illustrious career before retiring. This match marks a full-circle moment for Holm, who will make her boxing debut at 135 pounds, a weight class she dominated in MMA.

Don't miss this historic event on June 28 as two legends collide in the ring!