Caroline Dubois is setting her sights on an undisputed championship clash with American contender Alycia Baumgardner sometime next year. The British fighter, who already holds the WBC and WBO lightweight belts at 135 pounds, has made it clear that she wants to add the remaining world titles to her collection and believes the next step involves taking on the winner of an upcoming bout between Baumgardner and Turkey’s Elif Nur Turhan.
On the early morning of Monday, November 9, Sky Sports will broadcast the IBF lightweight title fight where Baumgardner is slated to challenge Turhan for her championship. Dubois has said she will not sit on the sidelines while the division’s top fighters battle for supremacy; instead, she intends to pursue the vacant belt herself, targeting the WBA champion Stephanie Han as her next opponent.
"I want to become undisputed and I want to be involved in relevant fights. To unify the division is my dream right now," Dubois told Sky Sports. "The only other champion [available] is Han and we'll just have to see if I can get it in before the end of the year.
If not, we'll have to go early next year." Dubois believes she is just one belt away from achieving the coveted undisputed status. "Hopefully we'll be unified world champion by the end of this year or early next.
One belt away from becoming undisputed," she added, underscoring her determination to collect all four major sanctioning‑body titles – WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA – in the lightweight division. The British boxer recently defended her titles successfully against Amelia Moore in Birmingham, a fight that ended in a clear victory and further solidified her reputation as a dominant force in the division.
Immediately after that win, Dubois entered a heated verbal exchange with Baumgardner, accusing the American of feeling threatened and jealous of her rapid rise. "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," Dubois said. She continued, "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 made it clear that she would be disappointed if Baumgardner were to lose, because a victory would set up the final piece of her unification puzzle. "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 explained.
"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." The British champion also reflected on the path ahead, describing it as both clear and tantalizingly close.
"The path has revealed itself to me. The path has become clear now... So close, but so far," she said, acknowledging the challenges that remain while expressing confidence that she will soon stand atop the lightweight division with every major belt in her possession.
If Baumgardner defeats Turhan, the next logical step for Dubois would be a showdown with the new IBF champion, potentially setting up a four‑title unification bout that would crown the first undisputed lightweight champion in years. If Turhan retains her title, Dubois may still pursue the WBA belt held by Stephanie Han, who has yet to face either Baumgardner or Turhan, keeping the unification picture fluid and full of possibilities. The stakes are high for all parties involved.
For Dubois, becoming undisputed would cement her legacy and place her among an elite group of boxers who have held every major world title simultaneously. For Baumgardner, a victory over Turhan would not only earn her the IBF belt but also bring her one step closer to a potential clash with Dubois, offering a chance to prove herself against one of the sport’s rising stars. Meanwhile, Turhan’s own aspirations are on the line.
A win would solidify her status as a champion and potentially open doors to high‑profile fights against the likes of Dubois or Han. The November 9 contest promises to be a pivotal moment in the lightweight division, with the outcome likely to shape the championship landscape for months to come.
Fans can catch the live action on Sky Sports, where the bout will be streamed with a focus on accessibility for viewers using Chrome browsers. The promotion has emphasized the importance of a smooth viewing experience, encouraging fans to use the recommended browser for the best video playback.
In summary, Caroline Dubois is not merely waiting for opportunities to arise; she is actively charting a course toward undisputed glory. By targeting the remaining titles, engaging in strategic verbal sparring, and maintaining a relentless work ethic, she aims to become the definitive champion of the lightweight division. The upcoming fights involving Alycia Baumgardner, Elif Nur Turhan, and Stephanie Han will be critical stepping stones in this journey, and the boxing world will be watching closely to see who ultimately claims the ultimate prize.