Caroline Dubois has set her sights on an undisputed showdown with American contender Alycia Baumgardner sometime next year, and she is not willing to sit idle while the pieces fall into place. The British fighter, who currently holds the WBC and WBO lightweight crowns at 135 pounds, made it clear that she intends to add the remaining world titles to her résumé as quickly as possible. In order to achieve that goal, Dubois has identified Stephanie Han, the holder of the WBA belt, as her next target, while also keeping a close eye on the outcome of the upcoming bout between Baumgardner and Turkey’s Elif Nur Turhan. The Turhan‑Baumgardner clash is scheduled for the early hours of Monday, 9 November, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
That fight will determine the IBF lightweight champion, and Dubois has publicly stated that she expects to face the victor in a bid to claim the final piece of the undisputed puzzle. "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’s ambition is not merely a vague wish; she has already taken concrete steps toward that end. Last month, she successfully defended her two titles against Amelia Moore in Birmingham, delivering a performance that reinforced her status as the division’s premier fighter.
In the aftermath of that victory, Dubois launched a verbal sparring session 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," Dubois said. "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." The British champion went on to explain that Baumgardner’s success has come more slowly, whereas Dubois has amassed her accolades in a relatively short 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’s comments reveal a blend of confidence and competitive fire. She wants Baumgardner to win her fight against Turhan because, in Dubois’s view, a victory would set up a clear pathway to an undisputed title bout. "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, emphasizing that she wants the winner to face her next.
The upcoming Turhan‑Baumgardner fight promises to be a high‑stakes encounter. Turhan, the reigning IBF champion, will be defending her belt against Baumgardner, who is the mandatory challenger. Dubois expressed excitement about the matchup, stating, "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." Beyond the immediate logistics of title unification, Dubois’s statements hint at a broader narrative within women’s lightweight boxing.
The division currently has four major sanctioning bodies—WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF—each with its own champion. Unifying all four belts under a single fighter has become a rare and celebrated achievement, one that would cement Dubois’s legacy alongside the sport’s all‑time greats.
Achieving that status would require her to capture the WBA belt from Stephanie Han, then either face the IBF champion directly or wait for the IBF title to change hands in a way that aligns with her schedule. Dubois also addressed the timing of her campaign, noting that the path to undisputed status is becoming clearer.
"The path has revealed itself to me. The path has become clear now… So close, but so far," she said, acknowledging the challenges of coordinating negotiations, mandatory defenses, and promotional commitments. She remains optimistic that she can secure the WBA belt before the year ends, but she is prepared to push into early next year if necessary.
For fans eager to follow the unfolding drama, Sky Sports will broadcast the Turhan‑Baumgardner bout live on 9 November, providing a front‑row seat to what could be a decisive moment in the lightweight division’s history. Should Baumgardner emerge victorious, the stage will be set for a clash with Dubois that could finally unify the lightweight titles.
Conversely, if Turhan retains her IBF crown, Dubois will likely turn her attention to negotiating a fight with the Turkish champion, still with the ultimate goal of holding every major belt. In the meantime, Dubois continues to train intensively, focusing on sharpening her speed, power, and tactical versatility. She has spoken about the importance of staying active and taking on “relevant fights” that keep her at the top of the sport’s hierarchy. Her recent defense against Amelia Moore demonstrated her ability to adapt mid‑fight, a skill that will be essential when facing the diverse styles of both Han and whichever IBF champion she eventually meets.
The narrative of a young, confident champion seeking to cement her dominance is compelling, and the boxing world is watching closely. Whether she will achieve her dream of undisputed glory remains to be seen, but Dubois’s determination, vocal ambition, and recent success suggest that the lightweight division is poised for an exciting climax in the coming months. The upcoming November 9 showdown is just one piece of a larger puzzle that could ultimately lead to a historic unification bout, fulfilling Dubois’s vision of becoming the sole, undisputed lightweight champion.