Bol has lost to McLaughlin-Levrone three times on the biggest of stages: Tokyo 2020 (in 2021), the 2022 World Championships and Paris 2024.
“It’s always unique to compete against her. I love it, even though there’s a very good chance I’ll finish second,” Bol added.
“She’s the very best ever in the event I do, so it remains special.”
Bol’s prospects of winning a second 400m hurdles world title have therefore grown in McLaughlin-Levrone’s absence.
The Dutch athlete won the 2023 edition in Budapest when McLaughlin-Levrone was out through injury.
Bol, who won her first Olympic gold in the 4x400m mixed event at Paris 2024, is set to race the 200m flat as well as the 400m hurdles in Tokyo.
McLaughlin-Levrone meanwhile could face two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Paris 2024 winner Marileidy Paulino in the 400m flat at the worlds.
The World Championships start on 13 September and run until 21 September.