Promoter backs Caroline Dubois for Katie Taylor’s Dublin farewell fight

British lightweight champion Caroline Dubois has been backed by her promoter to be the final opponent for Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park this summer.

The Irish boxing icon is expected to retire later this year following a legendary career, with Dublin’s 82,000-capacity stadium earmarked for her swansong.

Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, believes a clash with the unbeaten Londoner makes perfect sense for all parties.

The 25-year-old recently added the WBO lightweight belt to her WBC title after securing a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper last month.

‘Passing of the torch’

Dubois has repeatedly expressed her desire to step into the ring with the undisputed super-lightweight champion.

Bidarian feels the matchup would generate massive interest across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

“We would love for that to happen. I think it makes all the sense in the world,” Bidarian told Sky Sports.

“I believe it is a global fight, but definitely for the UK, for that opportunity for the passing of the torch.”

“Tough fight for Caroline, Katie is a tremendous fighter, but I think it is the right swansong event for Taylor at Croke Park against Caroline Dubois.”

Future unification plans

While a blockbuster bout with the 39-year-old Olympic gold medallist remains the priority, Bidarian is already plotting alternative routes for his fighter’s August return.

A highly anticipated unification clash with American rival Alycia Baumgardner has been actively discussed by the promotional team.

“She’s been very clear about her desire to fight Alycia Baumgardner and we hope that happens at some point,” added the promoter.

With her peak years still ahead of her, the rising star is widely expected to dominate the women’s sport over the next decade.