Dubois vs Han: Lone Star Showdown in Texas Set February 20
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What to Know
- Undefeated world champions Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han came face to face for the first time ahead of their announced unification fight.
- Dubois vs Han will appear in the main event of MVPW09 scheduled on Saturday, February 20 at GECU Arena in El Paso.
- At stake are the WBO, WBC, and WBA world lightweight titles – and a fight with the winner of Turhan vs Baumgardner.
Ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster MVPW07 fight card, undefeated world champions Caroline Dubois of London (14-0-1, 5 KOs) and Stephanie Han of El Paso, Texas (13-0, 3 KOs) engaged in their first faceoff ahead of their unification fight for three lightweight world titles in the main event of MVPW09.
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The card will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Dubois vs Han will headline a full card of championship fights in the biggest fight for these two women.
Dubois vs Han will air live on the ESPN App in the US, available to ESPN Unlimited and ESPN Select subscribers, and Sky Sports in the UK during prime time.
Fans can sign up for presale for MVPW09: Dubois vs. Han HERE. Public on-sale begins Thursday, December 3, at 10 a.m. MT on Ticketmaster.com
Dubois vs Han Deliver First Official Faceoff
The two champions came to Arlington, Texas, for their first face-to-face meeting as special guests at fight week of MVPW07: Turhan vs. Baumgardner taking place on Sunday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes from College Park Center.
“This fight definitely makes sense,” said Han at Friday’s news conference. “Caroline’s ranked number one in my division. She has two belts. She’s an Olympian, and I’m just excited for this opportunity. And I’m excited to have this in El Paso, Texas.”
“This is just another step on the road for me,” said Dubois. “I can’t wait. Understood, baby. Let’s fucking go!”
Lightweight Division Heading for Undisputed Date
Both Dubois and Han have a vested interest in Sunday’s main event between IBF World Lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan and challenger Alycia Baumgardner of the United States. The winners of both bouts are expected to have a showdown later in 2027 to become the undisputed lightweight champion.
“I loveit.I’vebeendreamingof momentslikethis,” said Dubois. “Alycia’s been running and ducking and diving for as long as she can. She’s made excuses, but now we’re ahead. We’re close. I have to get through Han. She has to get through Turhan, and we’re gonna make it happen.”
Han doesn’t plan to make it easy. “I definitelyamtheunderdog,butI’machampionforareason.Nooneisgoingtogetthroughme.I’mgoingtostaychampion,andIamthefutureundisputedlightweightchampion,” insisted Han.
Caroline Dubois: From Amateur Star to Champ
Caroline Dubois staked her claim to the division with a win over former champion Terri Harper. Photo: Most Valuable PromotionsDubois, the southpaw known as “Sweet Caroline,” enjoyed a decorated amateur career that included gold at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, four European Youth Championships and representing Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.
Dubois has been a pro since 2022. She won the WBC world title before unifying the WBC and WBO championships with a victory over Terri Harper at MVPW01 in April 2026. The younger sister of heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois, Caroline Dubois recently defended her titles against Amelia Moore in August.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring, and I can’t wait to go into Stephanie Han’s hometown and add another world title to my collection. I respect what she’s accomplished, but I’m coming to El Paso to take her title and show everyone why I’m the best lightweight in the world.
“These are the kinds of fights I’ve been working toward my entire career. I want to prove myself against the best. On Saturday, February 20, I’m coming to make a statement and take another step toward becoming undisputed. A big thank you to MVP and Sky for making this fight happen and continuing to give women’s boxing the platform it deserves.”
Stephanie Han: Doing It The Hard Way
Stephanie Han held off a surging Holly Holm to retain her WBA World Lightweight title in their rematch in May. It’s boxing. Photo: Copper Nell / Most Valuable PromotionsHan, an El Paso native, will have the hometown advantage. She is a mother of two and a veteran of the El Paso Police Department. Known as “The Enforcer,” Han captured the vacant WBA lightweight world title with a first-round knockout of Hannah Terlep in February 2025.
Han has defended her title three times, including back-to-back victories over boxing legend Holly Holm, most recently on May 30. She has balanced boxing, her law enforcement career, and motherhood until signing with MVP and finally getting the chance to devote herself to boxing full time.
Han called the showdown “a dream come true. Finally, I have the opportunity to unify titles in my division and get one step closer to becoming the undisputed queen of the lightweight division.
Expect the winner on Sunday night to declare her intentions toward both Dubois and Han, and mark your calendar for February 20.
“To be able to fight at home at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center is incredibly special, and I’m grateful to MVP for their support to make this happen,” said Han, encouraging all her hometown fans to show up.
Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a statement announcing the matchup, “Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han are two undefeated world champions at the top of one of the deepest and most competitive divisions in boxing.
“Stephanie’s story is remarkable. She’s a police officer, a mother, a former beauty queen and a world champion who has become a source of pride for El Paso.
“Caroline has established herself as one of the most talented young champions in the sport, and bringing these two women together with three major world titles on the line is a huge moment for MVP and women’s boxing.”