Caroline Dubois has issued a direct challenge to Alycia Baumgardner, declaring herself the ultimate test for the American’s career as she prepares for her next bout. Dubois, who witnessed Baumgardner’s dominant performance against Elif Nur Turhan in El Paso, is determined to secure an undisputed unification fight if she defeats Stephanie Han. The British champion, currently holding the WBO and WBC lightweight titles, views a victory over Han as the final step toward forcing a mandatory or voluntary unification bout with the newly crowned IBF champion.
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Baumgardner’s move up from super-featherweight to lightweight has been seamless, culminating in her capture of the IBF belt and solidifying her status as a two-weight world champion. Dubois, however, argues that while Baumgardner’s resume is impressive, facing the current WBO and WBC holder will present a different caliber of opposition. By winning against Han on February 20, Dubois aims to consolidate her position at the top of the lightweight division and remove any excuses from the American, positioning herself as the only logical choice for a true undisputed title fight.
The upcoming clash between Dubois and Han is set to take place in El Paso, Texas, on February 20, with the event available live on Sky Sports. This fight is pivotal for Dubois, as adding the WBA championship to her existing belts would make her the strongest claimant to the undisputed lightweight throne. With both fighters eyeing the same ultimate prize, the stakes are higher than ever, and Dubois is confident that her next victory will leave no room for debate regarding who deserves the chance to fight Baumgardner.
Source: Sky Sports
