Caroline Dubois Moves On from Shane McGuigan Ahead of Title Defense
Caroline Dubois has split from her trainer Shane McGuigan just days before her WBC and WBO lightweight title defense against Amelia Moore, scheduled for August 29 in Birmingham and set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. McGuigan, renowned as one of the premier boxing trainers globally, began coaching Dubois in 2021, guiding her through significant victories over competitors such as Mayra Moneo and Bo Mi Le Sin.
Under McGuigan’s mentorship, the 25-year-old Dubois achieved considerable success, culminating in her unification of the lightweight titles following a victory over Terry Harper in April. McGuigan expressed confidence in Dubois’s future potential, stating that she has the talent to “win every belt” in 2023, claiming she is the top lightweight in the world.
He noted the competitiveness of the women’s lightweight division but emphasized Dubois’s dominant position among her peers. McGuigan projected that she could become an undisputed champion across multiple weight classes, including lightweight, super lightweight, and welterweight, asserting that she continues to evolve and improve with each fight.
Upcoming Fight Details
Dubois is set to face Moore in a bout comprising ten two-minute rounds at 135 pounds at the bp Pulse LIVE Arena. The event is expected to be a major draw, headlined by another matchup featuring Michaela Mayer and Chantel Cameron, with a lineup focused solely on British and American female fighters.
Despite the upcoming fight, Dubois has voiced her frustrations about having to defend her title rather than unifying the belts. She previously sought a match against IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan but was let down when her team’s proposal was delayed. Dubois revealed that the financial demands from Turhan’s camp were excessive, stating, “The amount she asked for didn’t even get a laugh out of the room; it was just ridiculous.”
Dubois expressed disappointment in Turhan’s attitude and negotiation tactics, asserting that her demands reflected unrealistic expectations. She is optimistic that a fight against Turhan can be arranged in the future, while also eyeing a potential matchup with WBA lightweight titleholder Stephanie Han.
Dubois Calls Out Alicia Baumgardner
In her pursuit of top competition, Dubois has targeted rival Alicia Baumgardner, proclaiming that their long-anticipated fight “has to happen sooner rather than later.” Highlighting Baumgardner’s struggle to secure desirable opponents, Dubois pointed out that prospective matches with boxing stars like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have not materialized, suggesting that she stands out as Baumgardner’s most significant challenger.
The fight card for MVPW-06 in Birmingham, featuring a headline bout between Michaela Mayer and Chantel Cameron, will include Dubois, who remains eager to capitalize on this opportunity. She believes that in the current landscape, there are very few competitors who can match her level of skill and determination.
Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports as Dubois and her fellow fighters work toward solidifying their legacies in this pivotal moment for women’s boxing. With her eyes on both championship belts and promising matchups, Dubois continues to make her mark in the highly competitive lightweight division.
