Caroline Dubois has set her sights on a showdown that would crown her the undisputed champion of the lightweight division, and she isn’t shy about the path she intends to take. The French‑born fighter, who currently holds the WBC and WBO belts at 135 pounds, says she will pursue the remaining titles as soon as possible, even if it means stepping into the ring before the year is out. Her immediate target is the WBA champion, Stephanie Han, while she also keeps a close eye on the upcoming bout between American contender Alycia Baumgardner and Turkey’s IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan, scheduled for the early hours of Monday, 9 November, on Sky Sports. Dubois explained to Sky Sports that her ultimate ambition is to unify the lightweight division, a goal she describes as a "dream" that is within reach.
"I want to become undisputed and I want to be involved in relevant fights. To unify the division is my dream right now," she said. "The only other champion available is Han and we’ll just have to see if I can get it before the end of the year.
If not, we’ll have to go early next year. Hopefully we’ll be unified world champion by the end of this year or early next. One belt away from becoming undisputed." The British‑American fighter’s confidence is backed by recent success. In March, Dubois defended her two titles against Amelia Moore in Birmingham, delivering a convincing performance that reinforced her status as the division’s leading contender.
Immediately after that victory, the atmosphere turned tense as Dubois and Baumgardner exchanged sharp words on social media and in interviews. Dubois accused the American of feeling threatened by her rapid rise, saying, "She’s most definitely intimidated by me. She’s frightened of what I bring to the table.
When she looks at me I know that she sees a younger, better, stronger, more talented, more everything better than her. Everything I do is just better than her. I feel like she’s threatened by that." She went on to contrast her own career trajectory with Baumgardner’s, noting that while the American has worked hard for every achievement, Dubois believes she has amassed comparable accolades in a shorter span. "Everything that she has had to work so hard to get I’ve had it and I’ve achieved it in such quick succession.
She’s threatened, she’s jealous. She’s feeling a lot of emotions and all I can say is I hope she can focus herself, get that win [over Turhan] and we can find out who’s the best," Dubois added. Dubois also expressed a personal stake in Baumgardner’s upcoming fight, stating that she would be disappointed if the American failed to secure the IBF belt.
"I hope she wins the fight. I’m going to be real upset if she doesn’t win because I need to show her something," she said, hinting that a victory for Baumgardner would set up a clear path for Dubois to challenge for the undisputed crown. The upcoming Turhan‑Baumgardner clash is already generating buzz among boxing fans.
Turhan, the current IBF champion, has been praised for her technical skill and resilience, while Baumgardner is known for her power and aggressive style. The winner will likely become Dubois’s next opponent, and the British fighter has made it clear that she will not pass up the chance.
"Elif Turhan, the champion, versus Alycia Baumgardner, the contender, is going to be an awesome fight. I want the winner.
I’ve made it very clear. I feel like I have been very vocal about the fact that I want to become undisputed," Dubois told the network. The French‑British champion also reflected on the journey that has led her to this point, describing it as suddenly obvious.
"The path has revealed itself to me. The path has become clear now... So close, but so far," she said, underscoring both the excitement and the pressure of chasing a historic achievement.
If Dubois can capture the WBA belt from Stephanie Han, she will hold three of the four major world titles in the lightweight division. The final piece of the puzzle would then be the IBF crown, currently contested between Turhan and Baumgardner.
Should Baumgardner emerge victorious, the stage would be set for a high‑stakes showdown that could finally settle the question of who truly rules the 135‑pound class. Beyond the immediate logistics, Dubois’s comments also reveal a broader narrative about the evolving landscape of women’s boxing. The sport has seen a surge in talent, viewership, and promotional support in recent years, and fighters like Dubois and Baumgardner are at the forefront of that growth.
Their rivalry, while heated, brings valuable attention to the division and offers fans the promise of marquee match‑ups that were once rare in the women’s game. For now, all eyes remain on the November 9 fight on Sky Sports. Whether Turhan retains her belt or Baumgardner claims it, the outcome will shape the next chapter of Dubois’s quest.
As she herself put it, the goal is simple: become the undisputed champion, and do it on the biggest stage possible. The boxing world will be watching closely as the pieces fall into place, waiting to see if Caroline Dubois can indeed unify the lightweight division and cement her legacy as one of the sport’s modern greats.