Caroline Dubois is setting her sights on an undisputed showdown with American contender Alycia Baumgardner sometime next year, and she isn’t willing to sit on the bench while the drama unfolds. The British fighter, who currently holds the WBC and WBO belts at 135 pounds, has made it clear that she wants to add another championship to her résumé before she can claim the ultimate prize of unifying the division. Baumgardner, meanwhile, is slated to contest the IBF lightweight world title against Turkey’s Elif Nur Turhan on the early‑morning card of Monday, November 9, broadcast live on Sky Sports. The bout will see the American challenger attempt to capture the IBF belt, a fight that Dubois has been following closely.
In Dubois’s view, the winner of the Turhan‑Baumgardner clash will become her next opponent in the quest for undisputed status. “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.” She added, “Hopefully we’ll be unified world champion by the end of this year or early next. One belt away from becoming undisputed.” The French‑born British boxer recently defended her titles successfully, beating Amelia Moore in Birmingham. That victory was followed by a sharp exchange of words with Baumgardner, who Dubois believes is feeling a mixture of intimidation and envy. “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.” Dubois 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.” She made it clear that she wants Baumgardner to win her upcoming fight, because a victory would give Dubois a clear path to a final clash for the undisputed crown. “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,” Dubois 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 path has revealed itself to me. The path has become clear now… So close, but so far.” Dubois’s ambition extends beyond merely collecting belts; she wants to cement her legacy by unifying the lightweight division, a feat that has only been achieved by a handful of women in boxing history.
The WBA title, currently held by Stephanie Han, is the last piece of the puzzle for Dubois. She has indicated that she will pursue Han either before the year ends or in the early months of the following year, depending on how the scheduling of the Baumgardner‑Turhan fight unfolds. If Baumgardner defeats Turhan, the stage will be set for a high‑stakes encounter between Dubois and the newly crowned IBF champion.
Such a bout would bring together the WBC, WBO, IBF, and potentially the WBA titles, creating a historic moment for women’s boxing and delivering a headline‑making event for fans worldwide. The stakes are high for all parties involved. For Dubois, a win over Han would secure three of the four major belts and place her just one championship away from undisputed glory.
For Baumgardner, a victory over Turhan would not only earn her the IBF crown but also position her as the final obstacle in Dubois’s path, giving her leverage in any future negotiations. Both fighters have been vocal about their motivations.
Dubois emphasizes her desire to be part of “relevant fights” and to “unify the division,” while Baumgardner has spoken about proving herself on the world stage and earning the respect that comes with holding a major title. The upcoming Turhan‑Baumgardner contest on November 9 will therefore be more than a standard title defense; it will serve as a pivotal moment that could shape the landscape of lightweight women’s boxing for the next several years. Whether the fight ends in a knockout, a decision, or a controversial stoppage, the outcome will dictate the next steps for Dubois’s campaign.
Dubois’s confidence is palpable. She believes that her skill set, speed, and power give her an edge over any opponent, and she has repeatedly underscored that she is ready to step into the ring with the best. “I feel like I have been very vocal about the fact that I want to become undisputed,” she said. “The path has become clear now… So close, but so far.” Fans can catch the Turhan versus Baumgardner showdown live on Sky Sports, and the boxing community will be watching closely to see which fighter emerges victorious and how that will affect Dubois’s roadmap to the undisputed crown.
The narrative is already building: a British champion on a mission, an American challenger hungry for a world title, and a Turkish champion defending her belt—all converging in a storyline that could culminate in one of the most significant unification fights in women’s boxing history. As the calendar turns, Dubois remains focused on her goal, stating that she will not be deterred by setbacks or delays. “If we can’t get it done by the end of the year, we’ll push it to early next year,” she affirmed.
“One belt away from becoming undisputed, and I’m determined to make that happen.”