EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Stephanie Han has built a life that sounds like it belongs in a movie: She’s a world champion boxer, a model, a mother, and a police officer — and she’s doing it all while putting El Paso in the fight world spotlight.

In the middle of Women’s History Month, Han — known as “The Enforcer” — is balancing her days between the gym, the job, and home life.

“I do what I have to do — work, train, be a mom — and repeat, over and over again,” Han said.

Han is the current WBA lightweight world champion and a police officer with the El Paso Police Department. While she always saw herself as an athlete, she said law enforcement wasn’t part of the original plan.

“Honestly, I didn’t have dreams of being a police officer,” Han said.

Her path into combat sports started early, shaped by her family and upbringing.

“I always knew growing up I was going to be an athlete. My dad, he’s from South Korea, he taught martial arts. We were raised in a gym. It was ingrained in us to be champions. It wasn’t fun at the time , we trained every day. But now I appreciate it, because I can say I’m a world champion,” Han said.

Han said the work behind the titles is often overlooked.

“Everyone thinks it’s easy like you can be a champion overnight. No. I started martial arts at three, boxing at ten. I’ve been competing my whole life. It takes hard work, sacrifice — it’s intense. People want what you have, but not what it takes to get there,” she said.

And she believes El Paso’s fight scene is rising right along with her.

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“I think El Paso has grown not just in boxing, but MMA. I feel like we’re the next fighting city. There’s so much talent,” Han said.

With major attention turning toward the city, Han said the moment feels bigger than just one fighter.

“ESPN’s coming — so the whole world gets to see El Paso. That means everything,” she said.

Next up is a highly anticipated rematch against UFC legend Holly Holm, set for May 30 in El Paso. The location has not been announced yet.

Their first fight ended in a stoppage after an accidental headbutt, but Han said she’s approaching the rematch with a different mindset.

“I feel more confident now. At first, I was a little afraid of Holly, she’s a legend. But once I was in the ring with her, I realized she’s just another fighter. Now I know what I’m capable of,” Han said.

The card is expected to highlight top female talent as women’s boxing continues to grow. “It’s going to be a great night of action in El Paso,” Han said.

Han is also signed to MVP, the promotion company founded by Jake Paul, which has become a major platform for women’s boxing.

“Right now, every female boxer wants to be on this platform. Women’s boxing is growing fast, and it’s only going to get bigger,” Han said.

With the May 30 fight bringing a major spotlight to El Paso, fans who want to be part of women’s history, boxing history and El Paso history may want to grab tickets early.

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