flag
back Back
Briton Dubois to face Han in lightweight unification
Caroline Dubois holding up the WBC and WBO world championship belts
Image caption, Caroline Dubois represented Great Britain at the 2020 Olympic Games
Charlotte Coates

BBC Sport journalist

Britain's Caroline Dubois will take on American Stephanie Han in a lightweight unification bout on 20 February in America.

Dubois, 25, is the reigning WBC and WBO champion and will travel to the Gecu Arena at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, to take on WBA title holder Han.

Londoner Dubois, who is undefeated as a professional with 14 wins and one draw, unified her titles in April 2026 with a decision win against Terri Harper.

Han, 36, is also undefeated with 13 wins and has defended her WBA belt three times, including two victories over former UFC champion Holly Holm in 2026.

"I can't wait to get back in the ring and I can't wait to go into Stephanie Han's hometown and add another world title to my collection," said Dubois.

"I respect what she's accomplished, but I'm coming to El Paso to take her title.

"These are the kinds of fights I've been working toward my entire career. I want all the belts, I want the biggest fights, and I want to prove myself against the best."

Dubois on the road to undisputed?

The fourth belt in the exciting lightweight division will be put on the line on Sunday when undefeated IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan takes on American Alycia Baumgardner in Texas.

Dubois and Baumgardner have made no secret of their desire to fight each other and if both were to come through their respective bouts with victories they could meet in an undisputed contest in 2027.

Both fighters are signed to Most Valuable Promotions, making the possibility of them meeting highly likely.

Dubois is aiming to become just the fifth Briton to earn undisputed status in the four-belt era after Josh Taylor, Chantelle Cameron, Savannah Marshall and Ellie Scotney.

Seven years Dubois' senior, Baumgardner is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers, but the Briton was not shy in confronting her rival in the post-fight interview of her August win against Amelia Moore.

Dubois confirmed on social media that she will be ringside to watch Turkey's Turhan and Baumgardner, who is stepping up from super-featherweight.

  • Tyson Fury faces off with Anthony Joshua at a news conference
  • Split image of Claressa Shields, Paddy Pimblett and Chris Eubank Jr

More boxing from the BBC

  • BBC Sport microphone and phone

You may like

Conor Benn reveals that he could fight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao early next year: 'We can do i...

skysports.com 1 day ago

UFC veterans in combat sports action Nov. 7-8

aol.com 8 hours ago

Mizuki Hiruta, '25 Female Fighter of the Year, signs with MVP

espn.com 1 day ago

Is Fury vs Joshua The Last Big Fight For Either Man?

aol.com 8 hours ago

UFC Reportedly Books Top Prospects for Massive Fight on Israel Adesanya Card

si.com 12 hours ago

Chris Billam-Smith stares down Cheavon Clarke at final face-off and promises Saturday's fight wil...

skysports.com 5 hours ago

Eddie Hearn denies signing Arman Tsarukyan to deal: ‘Just some breakfast’

mmamania.com 9 hours ago