Caroline Dubois is on a mission to become the undisputed champion of the lightweight division this year, and she's set her sights on a major transatlantic showdown with Alycia Baumgardner. Dubois, the undefeated WBC lightweight champion from London, is determined to unify the titles against one of the other 135lb champions in her next bout. She's got her eyes on three potential opponents: Terri Harper, the WBO titlist; Stephanie Han, the WBA belt-holder; and Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF world champion. Dubois expressed her excitement to Sky Sports, saying, "All three of them have belts, which is great, and I feel like this year is all about unifying and becoming undisputed. When you've got a list of girls who can make it happen and exciting names, it's so good."
But Dubois isn't just stopping at unifying the belts. She's also looking to chase the Alycia Baumgardner fight, which would be a huge transatlantic clash. Dubois believes that Baumgardner, an American rival, is in her prime and has a dominant mentality. She's determined to prove her worth and not let Baumgardner dictate the terms of their fight. Dubois added, "I think you're going to get that clash that always happens with personalities."
To achieve her goals, Dubois is willing to move up in weight classes if Baumgardner isn't interested in the 135lb bout. She's targeting multiple belts and is open to fighting at 140lbs, 147lbs, and even 154lbs. Dubois is confident that she can outbox and outlast her opponents, saying, "Can she box? Can she jab? Can someone outbox her, which I think they can? And if they outbox her for five, six, seven rounds, has she got the ability to stay disciplined and get them later on? We're going to see."
Dubois is determined to make history and become the undisputed champion, and she's ready to take on any challenge that comes her way. With her talent and ambition, she's sure to make waves in the boxing world and inspire a new generation of female fighters.
