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Dubois eyes Baumgardner and undisputed crown

Britain's lightweight champion Caroline Dubois wants to fight Alycia Baumgardner for all the belts, but first Baumgardner must beat Elif Nur Turhan on Sunday.

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Dubois eyes Baumgardner and undisputed crown

Britain's lightweight champion Caroline Dubois wants to fight Alycia Baumgardner for all the belts, but first Baumgardner must beat Elif Nur Turhan on Sunday.

In brief

Britain's lightweight champion Caroline Dubois wants to fight Alycia Baumgardner for all the belts, but first Baumgardner must beat Elif Nur Turhan on Sunday. Caroline Dubois, WBC and WBO lightweight champion, is targeting a fight with Alycia Baumgardner to become undisputed champion and create women's boxing's next…

Dubois wants the biggest fight

Caroline Dubois holds the WBC and WBO lightweight titles over her shoulders and Alycia Baumgardner has the WBO and IBF super-featherweight titles on her shoulde

Caroline Dubois, Britain's WBC and WBO lightweight champion, believes she and Alycia Baumgardner could create women's boxing's next great rivalry, following Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano and Claressa Shields versus Savannah Marshall.

Dubois backs herself to win

Dubois respects Baumgardner's achievements but is confident she will beat her. When I beat her, and I believe I'll knock her out, I will be the biggest name in women's boxing, Dubois says.

“When I beat her - and I believe I'll knock her out - I will be the biggest name in women's boxing.”

Baumgardner must beat Turhan first

Alycia Baumgardner challenges Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight world title on Sunday, eight November. Dubois will be ringside and ready to call out the winner.

Dubois respects Baumgardner's work

Dubois says Baumgardner called her a puppy when they exchanged words in Miami last year. She respects what Baumgardner has achieved in women's boxing and understands why she wants proper payment for fighting Dubois.

Dream fight at the O two Arena

Dubois wants the fight to headline the O two Arena in London, where she grew up.She fought on the undercard when Claressa Shields beat Savannah Marshall there in twenty twenty-two and remembers the incredible atmosphere.

Path to undisputed in twenty twenty-seven

Dubois's goal is to become undisputed world champion. She is working towards a fight with WBA champion Stephanie Han, then wants the winner of Baumgardner versus Turhan for the final belt.

Why Turhan could pull off upset

Turhan stopped Beatriz Ferreira in a sensational performance. She is heavy-handed, aggressive and dangerous early in fights. If she catches Baumgardner early, Turhan has the power to knock her out.

Baumgardner favoured if she survives

Baumgardner is technically the better boxer. They are fighting three-minute rounds, something Turhan has not experienced before. If Baumgardner survives the early rounds, Dubois expects her to take control and tire Turhan.

Dubois ready for winner's callout

Dubois will watch closely and if Baumgardner calls her out afterwards, she will stand up to her.

“If I feel like getting in the ring and telling her exactly what I think, that's what I'll do.”

At a glance

Caroline Dubois, WBC and WBO lightweight champion, is targeting a fight with Alycia Baumgardner to become undisputed champion and create women's boxing's next great rivalry.

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