Taylor's Final Showdown: Dubois Ready for Potential Last Fight

Caroline Dubois is more than willing to step into the ring with Katie Taylor for the Irish boxer's potential retirement fight. However, Dubois acknowledges that the decision ultimately rests with Taylor, who holds all the cards in this scenario. Dubois stated, 'Because it's Katie's last fight, she's the one calling the shots, and I truly believe that.' The unified WBC and WBO lightweight world champion expressed her admiration for Taylor, saying, 'She's a champion and will retire as one; it's her decision, not her opponents' or the critics.' When asked about the possibility of facing Taylor, Dubois replied, 'It would be great; I wouldn't decline the opportunity.' Her promoter, Nakisa Bidarian of MVP, hopes to make this fight a reality, saying, 'My ideal scenario is for Caroline to be Katie Taylor's final opponent.' Dubois, though, remains skeptical about the likelihood of this matchup. She told Sky Sports News, 'Katie Taylor is one of the biggest names in women's boxing, a legend with only one fight left. Who would honestly turn down the chance to face her?' Dubois expressed her willingness to take on Taylor, saying, 'If given the chance, I'd take it without hesitation; just give me the contract, and I'll sign it.' Although she's open to facing Taylor, Dubois is also exploring other options, including a unification bout against IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan. Additionally, Dubois has her sights set on American rival Alycia Baumgardner, the unified super-featherweight champion. 'The Alycia fight is massive, and I know she's trying to avoid it, but it's a big one, and I'm confident that those around her won't let her get away with it,' Dubois said. 'They won't let her claim to be the best while calling out Claressa Shields at a higher weight class; it's time for her to put her words into action.' Dubois aims to hold Baumgardner accountable for her statements and plans to continue pursuing the biggest fights possible, including a potential unification bout against Elif Nur Turhan.