Dubois, Han to Unify Three Lightweight Belts
Undefeated lightweight champions Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han will meet in a three-belt unification bout in El Paso.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Boxing
Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han will fight for the WBC, WBO and WBA lightweight titles on February 20, 2027, at GECU Arena in El Paso, Texas. The 135-pound bout was announced by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will air on Sky Sports and ESPN.
Why it matters
The fight would consolidate three of the four major lightweight belts in a single bout between two undefeated champions. The matchup also features a fighter from El Paso, where the bout will be held.
Dubois holds a 14-0-1 record with 5 knockouts, while Han is 13-0 with 3 knockouts and has defended her WBA title three times. The IBF lightweight title held by Elif Nur Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) will be contested separately against Alycia Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs).
The players
Caroline Dubois
London-born boxer and reigning WBC and WBO lightweight champion, known for her undefeated professional run.
Stephanie Han
El Paso-based WBA lightweight champion who previously served as an officer with the El Paso Police Department.
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions
Boxing promotion company founded by YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul that announced the bout.
The details
Dubois, the reigning WBC and WBO lightweight champion from London, unified those belts in April 2026 with a decision win over Terri Harper. Han, the WBA champion and a former El Paso Police Department officer, recorded two victories over former UFC champion Holly Holm earlier this year.
Timeline
April 2026: Dubois unifies WBC and WBO titles with a decision over Terri Harper.
Earlier in 2026: Han defeats Holly Holm twice in title defenses.
November 6, 2026: Most Valuable Promotions announces the Dubois-Han bout.
February 20, 2027: Dubois and Han fight at GECU Arena in El Paso.
Season Trajectory
The bout would leave the IBF lightweight belt as the only major title outside the unification fight, which is contested separately in Arlington on the same weekend. A three-belt consolidation of the division would reshape the title picture heading into the next cycle of challengers.
If the bout proceeds on February 20, the winner would hold all three contested lightweight belts, which would change how the division's title picture is viewed. Viewers in the U.K. can watch on Sky Sports, while U.S. viewers can watch on ESPN.
The takeaway
Two undefeated champions meeting in a three-belt fight is a rare opportunity for fans to see the division's top names decided in one bout. Check local listings for Sky Sports or ESPN broadcast times.
What happens next
The IBF lightweight title fight between Elif Nur Turhan and Alycia Baumgardner is scheduled for Sunday in Arlington, Texas.
Further reading
For more women's championship bouts, see our Boxing coverage.
