Taylor's Final Showdown: Dubois Awaits Opportunity

Caroline Dubois is more than willing to step into the ring with Katie Taylor for the Irish boxer's swan song, but acknowledges that Taylor holds the reins in making this fight a reality. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Dubois expressed her admiration for Taylor, stating, "As it's her last fight, she's the one calling the shots, and I genuinely believe that. She's a champion and will retire as one; it's her decision, not her opponents' or those calling her out." Dubois's promoter, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian's MVP, is eager to make this highly anticipated bout happen, with Bidarian stating, "My ideal scenario is for Caroline to be Katie Taylor's final opponent." However, Dubois herself is skeptical about the likelihood of this fight taking place, saying, "Katie Taylor is one of the biggest names in women's boxing, a legend with only one fight left. Who wouldn't want to take on that challenge? Given the chance, I'd seize it without hesitation." As an alternative, Dubois is considering a unification bout against IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan, as well as a potential showdown with American rival Alycia Baumgardner, the unified super-featherweight champion. Dubois has been vocal about her desire to face Baumgardner, saying, "The Alycia fight is massive, and I know she's been avoiding it. But I'm confident that those around her won't let her get away with claiming to be the best while dodging tough opponents like me." With her sights set on the biggest fights possible, Dubois is determined to push forward and unify the divisions once again, with a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan on the horizon.