Britain's Caroline Dubois and America's Stephanie Han will fight for lightweight supremacy in Texas on 20 February.
The lightweight division is about to get a clear picture at the top. Britain's Caroline Dubois will face American Stephanie Han in a unification bout in Texas on 20 February.
A unification fight means one thing: the winner leaves the ring as the undisputed face of the weight class, and the loser goes back to the chasing pack. With so much on the line, neither fighter can afford a slow start.
The matchup is also a clash of styles and boxing cultures. Dubois represents the British side, while Han will have the home advantage in front of an American crowd. That sets up a classic away-versus-home test, with nerves and composure likely to matter as much as skill.
Fight week will bring more detail on how both camps are preparing. For now, the date is set, the stakes are clear, and women's lightweight boxing has a major night to look forward to on 20 February.
