Caroline Dubois will face Stephanie Han on February 20 in Texas for a three-belt world championship unification bout, live on Sky Sports in UK prime time. The fight takes place at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, where Han, an El Paso native, will have hometown support. Dubois, the unified WBC and WBO lightweight champion, is one of the most accomplished young talents in women's boxing. Known as 'Sweet Caroline,' she turned professional in 2022 and has since captured the WBC title and unified with the WBO by defeating Terri Harper. She most recently defended her titles against Amelia Moore in August.
Han, known as 'The Enforcer,' captured the vacant WBA lightweight world title with a first-round knockout of Hannah Terlep in 2025 and has since defended it three times, including back-to-back victories over Holly Holm. Her recent win over Holm in El Paso in May further cemented her status as one of the division's elite champions. Han, a mother of two and veteran of the El Paso Police Department, described the upcoming fight as a 'dream come true.'
Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, highlighted the significance of the matchup, calling it a 'huge moment for MVP and women's boxing.' She praised Han's remarkable journey and Dubois's talent, emphasizing that bringing the two undefeated champions together for a three-title unification bout is one of the biggest fights in boxing.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing