Taylor's Final Showdown: Will Dubois Be Her Last Opponent?

Caroline Dubois is more than willing to step into the ring with Katie Taylor for the Irish boxing legend's potential swan song. However, Dubois acknowledges that Taylor holds the reins in deciding her final opponent. 'Since it's Katie's last bout, she has all the leverage, and I genuinely believe that,' Dubois expressed to Sky Sports. She went on to say, 'Katie is a champion and will retire as one; it's her decision to make, not her opponents' or those calling her out.' Dubois' promoter, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian's MVP, is eager to make this fight a reality. Bidarian stated, 'My ideal scenario would be for Caroline to be Katie Taylor's final dance partner.' Although Dubois is skeptical about the likelihood of this matchup, she wouldn't hesitate to take on the challenge. 'Katie Taylor is one of the biggest names in women's boxing; she's a legend with only one fight left,' Dubois said. 'Honestly, who would turn down the opportunity to fight her? If given the chance, I'd take it without a second thought.' With the Taylor fight uncertain, Dubois is exploring other options, including a unification bout against IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan. She has also set her sights on a showdown with American rival Alycia Baumgardner, the unified super-featherweight champion. 'The fight against Alycia is massive,' Dubois said. 'I know she's been avoiding it, but it's a big one, and I'm sure there are people around her who won't let her get away with it.' Dubois called out Baumgardner for her claims of being the best, saying, 'You're calling out Claressa Shields at 147lbs or 154lbs; are you afraid to move up just 5lbs?' Dubois hopes that people will hold Baumgardner accountable for her actions and words. In the meantime, Dubois will continue to pursue the biggest fights possible, including a potential unification bout against Elif Nur Turhan.