Caroline Dubois is gearing up for her upcoming showdown with Amelia Moore on Saturday, using the bout as a platform to broadcast a clear message to the rest of the lightweight division: she is determined to claim every championship belt available. The British fighter will step into the ring at MVPW‑06, staged at the bp pulse LIVE arena, with the event being broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the highly anticipated Chantelle Cameron versus Mikaela Mayer contest. Dubois approaches the fight with a fierce desire to preserve her flawless record while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a larger, more ambitious campaign.
In a candid interview with Sky Sports, she explained that her mindset is always focused on the next milestone, rather than merely the immediate opponent. "I’m constantly thinking about what comes after each fight," she said.
"I set short‑term, medium‑term and long‑term goals, each with its own timeline. The ultimate timeline, for me, is to become the undisputed champion in the lightweight division." She identified the two other title‑holders in the weight class—Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan—as potential next steps.
"Whichever champion makes the most sense, whichever fight is feasible and within reach, that’s the one I’ll go after," Dubois added. Her ambition is not about self‑promotion; she believes she has already earned the spotlight and now wants to cement her status by unifying the belts and proving, beyond any doubt, that she is the premier champion in the division.
Dubois’s statements underscore a broader narrative in women’s boxing: the drive to create high‑profile rivalries that capture public imagination. She wants the rest of the 135‑pound fighters to recognize that the queen has arrived and that she intends to collect every crown. "It’s about sending a message to the rest of the 135ers that the queen is in town and this is what’s up – I’m coming for the belts!" she declared. Despite the lofty goals, Dubois insists her immediate focus remains on delivering a dominant performance against Moore in Birmingham.
"I can’t wait to step into the ring, land my punches, and finish this fight," she said with a grin. "Fans will see vintage Caroline Dubois—pure domination.
I’m not obsessing over a knockout; I just want to enjoy the fight, showcase my skill set, and make it exciting. Body shots, head work, aggressive attacks – that’s the classic Dubois style." The anticipation surrounding the bout heightened when Dubois learned that unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner would be sitting ringside. Baumgardner, who has previously hinted that Dubois still needs to prove herself before earning a shot at her, sparked a fresh wave of excitement for the British star.
"I didn’t know she’d be there. That’s amazing!
I’m going to train with a smile on my face," Dubois told Sky Sports. She praised the competitive spirit that fuels boxing, noting how rare it is in the women’s game to find fighters willing to publicly claim they are the best. "Alycia and I, along with Claressa Shields, are probably the only women right now who can say, ‘I’m going to take your head off and I’m the best in the division.’" Nevertheless, Dubois remains critical of Baumgardner’s career choices, labeling her as “lost” for avoiding a direct clash. She accused Baumgardner of playing it safe after a loss, opting to chase fights against aging legends rather than confronting the current top contenders.
"She wanted to fight Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor—great fighters, but they’re at the tail end of their careers. She’s avoiding the big dogs because she knows how dangerous they are," Dubois argued. "I want to fight the best. I have confidence in myself and I’m ready for the biggest, most exciting matchups.
An encounter with Alycia would be exactly the kind of fight I’m after." Baumgardner is scheduled to move up to lightweight to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF title on November 8, a bout that will also be aired on Sky Sports. That fight brings the prospect of a future showdown with Dubois even closer, as a unified lightweight champion would present the perfect target for Dubois’s unification quest.
The MVPW‑06 event, headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron and featuring Dubois’s defense, will take place on Saturday, August 29, at the bp pulse LIVE venue in Birmingham. Fans can watch the entire card live on Sky Sports or stream the action through a contract‑free boxing service. As the date approaches, Dubois continues to train with intensity, eager to demonstrate why she believes she is the rightful, undisputed champion of the lightweight division and why the rest of the field should take notice of her relentless pursuit of every belt on the line.