Caroline Dubois is positioning her upcoming showdown with Amelia Moore as more than a routine title defence – it is a public proclamation that she intends to capture every belt in the lightweight division. The British champion, who currently holds both the WBC and WBO junior‑lightweight crowns, will step into the ring at MVPW‑06 in Birmingham on Saturday, August 29, with the fight being broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the Chantelle Cameron versus Mikaela Mayer headline. While Dubois is eager to protect her unbeaten record against Moore, she is equally vocal about her broader ambition to become the undisputed champion of the 135‑pound weight class. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, Dubois explained that she constantly looks beyond the immediate fight.
"I always think about what's next," she said, emphasizing that she sets a series of goals – small, large, and massive – each with a clear timeline. Her ultimate timeline, she added, is to achieve undisputed status by adding the remaining world titles to her collection. At present, the lightweight division still has two other champions: Stephanie Han, who holds the WBA belt, and Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF title‑holder.
Dubois indicated that once she has identified which opponent is the most logical and accessible next step, she will pursue that fight with relentless focus. Dubois stressed that she does not need to announce herself – "I've already been announced" – but she wants to cement her legacy by proving why she deserves to be the sole unified champion. She framed her upcoming bout with Moore as a message to every other contender in the division: "The queen is in town and I'm coming for the belts!" The fight, therefore, is both a defense of her current titles and a statement of intent.
The pre‑fight atmosphere has been charged. When Dubois and Moore met for a stare‑down on Tuesday, the atmosphere was icy. Moore proclaimed that she is unshakeable, while Dubois replied that she has observed Moore’s career since the amateur ranks and sees no threat. "These are my belts, I've worked very hard for them and Amelia Moore isn't going to do anything to take them from me," Dubois told reporters.
She recalled seeing Moore at an international training camp in Colorado during their amateur days, noting that Moore had faded from the radar after turning professional and has now resurfaced for this challenge. Dubois described the upcoming night as a moment for her to shine, free from pressure but full of excitement. She said, "I can't wait to go out there and perform and have fun, there's no expectations." Her confidence is palpable, and she promised a dominant performance: "I just can't wait to step into the ring, punch her in the face and get this over with. We're going to see vintage Caroline Dubois and we're going to see complete domination." When asked about her fight strategy, Dubois said she is less concerned with securing an early stoppage and more focused on delivering an entertaining, aggressive display.
"I'm not going to focus too much on getting the stoppage. I'm just going to focus on going out there and having fun. I just know I'm going to go out there and do my thing, which is going to look very good and look very exciting – body, head, attacks, aggressive – vintage," she explained. A notable subplot to the event is the presence of unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner at ringside.
Baumgardner, who has previously challenged Dubois to prove herself before a potential matchup, will be watching from the sidelines. Dubois expressed genuine enthusiasm at the prospect of seeing her rival in person.
"I didn't know that. Is that true? I need to see her – this is great," she said.
She highlighted that rivalries are at the heart of boxing, especially in the women's game where confidence can be rare. "Boxing is about rivalries, it's about clashes. At the end of the day, boxing is about two people believing they are better than each other and clashing.
It's very rare, unfortunately, with female boxing where you have a fighter who's confident enough to say that," Dubois noted, adding that she and Baumgardner, alongside Claressa Shields, are among the few women who openly declare their intent to dominate the division. Despite the mutual respect, Dubois did not shy away from critiquing Baumgardner’s recent fight choices. She labeled Baumgardner "lost" for avoiding a direct bout with her and accused her of playing it safe after a recent defeat. "She wanted to fight Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor, all those women who are retiring.
She did not want to go after the big dogs because she knows how dangerous it can be," Dubois argued. She reiterated that her own goal is to face the best opponents, stating, "I just want to fight the best.
I have no issues – I believe in myself and I back myself, I just want it. For me, all I care about is being involved in the biggest fights, the most exciting fights. I just see Alycia as being such an exciting fight for myself." Looking ahead, Baumgardner is scheduled to move up to lightweight to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF title on November 8, a bout that could set up a blockbuster showdown with Dubois if she continues her unification quest. This potential matchup adds another layer of intrigue to Dubois’s already ambitious roadmap.
Fans can watch the entire MVPW‑06 card, headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron, on Sky Sports this Saturday. The event promises high‑octane action, with Dubois’s performance against Moore serving as a pivotal chapter in her journey toward undisputed champion status. Whether she secures a dominant victory or encounters unexpected resistance, the fight will undoubtedly shape the narrative of the lightweight division for months to come.