Caroline Dubois explains Ronda Rousey-inspired takeover plan as star of Jake Paul’s promotion
Caroline Dubois believes she can take over women’s boxing, just like Ronda Rousey when she ruled the UFC.
The 25-year-old is gearing up for her second appearance under the banner of Jake Paul’s and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
It is the first time that MVP, the self-proclaimed ‘home of women’s boxing’, will enter the UK market, with big plans for the future, having already snapped up several of Britain’s biggest female stars.
Six athletes at the top of their first British bill were present at Olympia London for the event’s pre-fight press conference on Friday.
Dubois oozed confidence as she labelled Harper her ‘lottery ticket’ to mark the start of her future legacy in the sport.
Harper, meanwhile, thinks she is being overlooked by her younger opponent and plans to use her experience in the ring to cause an upset.
Nonetheless, the British blockbuster marks a huge chapter for women’s boxing in the UK, and something Dubois plans to take full advantage of.
Caroline Dubous: Ronda Rousey was first woman I took note of
Speaking at the press conference, the Londoner named Rousey when airing her feelings on the sport needing ‘another face’ – after the likes of Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields – to come through and push its limits.
In the aftermath, ‘Sweet Caroline’ caught up with talkSPORT.com and was asked why she was confident in having similar success to the UFC legend.
“She was the first woman that I ever really, really took note of,” Dubois explained.
“Even in boxing, there wasn’t anyone, and then Ronda came on the scene, and she changed the game.
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