{"id":354669,"date":"2026-01-06T05:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/354669\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T05:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:52:10","slug":"katie-taylor-called-out-by-former-foes-sister-hoping-to-avenge-one-sided-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/354669\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie Taylor called out by former foe&#8217;s sister hoping to avenge one-sided loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stephanie Han has set her sights on Katie Taylor, five years after the Irishwoman fought her sister.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Taylor defeated Jennifer Han to remain the undisputed world lightweight champion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Katie Taylor celebrating her victory over Jennifer Han\" height=\"633\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/katie-taylor-celebrates-victory-jennifer-1049587902.jpg\" data-caption=\"Han was well-beaten by Taylor over 10 rounds\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/katie-taylor-celebrates-victory-jennifer-1049587902.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Han was well-beaten by Taylor over 10 roundsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>The American proved no match for Taylor, who picked apart her adversary from mid-range.<\/p>\n<p>In the eighth round, Han was sent to the canvas by a flurry of shots as Taylor began to chase the stoppage.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, Han hung on to see out the fight, but she was well beaten on the scorecards, with all three judges siding with Taylor by margins of 100-89.<\/p>\n<p>Half a decade later, Jennifer&#8217;s little sister is seeking revenge for her loss.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE BOXINGDana White dismissively hits back at Katie Taylor vs Ronda Rousey fight talksStephanie Han calls out Katie Taylor<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie successfully defended her WBA lightweight\u00a0title against former <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/topic\/ufc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UFC<\/a> champion <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/holly-holm\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Holly Holm<\/a> on January 3.<\/p>\n<p>Their clash was stopped in the seventh round <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/boxing\/3874068\/former-ufc-champion-holly-holm-shocked-nasty-headbutt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">after an accidental headbutt from Holm<\/a> left the reigning champ bloodied.<\/p>\n<p>Han was leading on all three judges&#8217; scorecards at the time of the nasty injury and was subsequently\u00a0awarded a technical decision win.<\/p>\n<p>After extending her perfect record to 12-0, Han revealed her hopes of facing off with the Irishwoman.<\/p>\n<p>She said post-fight: \u201cI would love to fight <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/katie-taylor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katie Taylor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKatie Taylor beat my sister, Jennifer Han, and I would love to avenge my sister&#8217;s loss and fight Katie Taylor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JANUARY 03: Stephanie Han is checked by a ringside physician after suffering a cut from an accidental head butt against Holly Holm in the WBA World Lightweight Championship bout at Coliseo Roberto Clemente on January 03, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Ricardo Arduengo\/Getty Images)\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767678730_354_stephanie-han-checked-ringside-physician-1049240910.jpg\" data-caption=\"While Holm had been linked to a match-up with Taylor, it seems Han is out to take her place in potential talks\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767678730_354_stephanie-han-checked-ringside-physician-1049240910.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>While Holm had been linked to a match-up with Taylor, it seems Han is out to take her place in potential talksCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKatie Taylor, please, let&#8217;s go. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You beat my sister. It&#8217;s my time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Who else could Stephanie Han fight?<\/p>\n<p>While Han appears focused on a chance at familial revenge, there is a chance that Han could rematch Holm in her next outing due to the premature finish.<\/p>\n<p>In light of that, Han was asked who else she would be keen to face aside from Taylor and Holm.<\/p>\n<p>She responded: \u201cIf it\u2019s not Holly Holm, I would take any of them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are all talented, all worth [it] to fight. MVP has the best girls, so I would love to make it happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Read More on talkSPORT<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Holly Holm in the ring fighting Stephanie Holm\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-holm-looks-stephanie-han-1049236578.jpg\" data-caption=\"Holm is certainly hoping for the chance to avenge her loss to Han\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/holly-holm-looks-stephanie-han-1049236578.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Holm is certainly hoping for the chance to avenge her loss to HanCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>One name that did come up was WBC lightweight champion Caroline Dubois.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am practising against southpaws. So I&#8217;m ready for any southpaw,&#8221; Han added of Dubois.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stephanie Han has set her sights on Katie Taylor, five years after the Irishwoman fought her sister. 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