Caroline Dubois is using her upcoming bout with Amelia Moore on Saturday as a platform to broadcast a bold proclamation to the rest of the division: she is "coming for the belts." The British champion will step into the ring at MVPW‑06, staged at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight crowns on the undercard of Chantelle Cameron versus Mikaela Mayer. The event will be televised live on Sky Sports, giving Dubois a wide audience for her message. Dubois, who remains unbeaten, says she is eager for the fight but also wants to make clear her longer‑term ambitions. In a candid interview with Sky Sports she explained, "I always think about what's next.
I’m not trying to get distracted by the fight in front of me, but I set goals—small, big, massive—and attach timelines to them. The biggest timeline for me is becoming the undisputed champion." She identified the two other title‑holders in the lightweight division—Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan—as potential next opponents, adding that whichever fight is most logical and attainable will be pursued. The London‑born pugilist emphasized that she is not seeking publicity; she believes she has already earned it. "What I need to do now is cement my status as a world champion and prove to everyone why I deserve to be the only unified champion in this weight class," she said.
Her words were punctuated by a clear intent to send a signal to every 135‑pound fighter: "The queen is in town, and I’m coming for the belts!" When Dubois and Moore faced each other in a stare‑down on Tuesday, Moore projected confidence, claiming she was unshakable. Dubois, however, appeared unfazed. "These are my belts; I worked incredibly hard for them and Amelia Moore isn’t going to take them away from me," Dubois asserted. She recalled first seeing Moore during her amateur days, noting that the two had crossed paths at an international training camp in Colorado.
"She turned professional, faded from my radar, and now she’s back. We’ll see what happens," Dubois added, emphasizing that she feels this is her moment to shine without pressure, only excitement. Despite her lofty aspirations, Dubois insists her immediate focus is on delivering a dominant performance against Moore.
"I can’t wait to step into the ring, land my punches, and finish this fight," she said, promising fans a display of "vintage Caroline Dubois" and "complete domination." She downplayed the importance of a knockout, preferring to enjoy the fight and showcase her aggressive style—body work, head shots, relentless attacks—just as she has done throughout her career. The atmosphere surrounding the bout was heightened by the news that unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner would be ringside. Baumgardner, who has previously suggested Dubois still needs to prove herself before earning a shot at her, sparked excitement in Dubois.
"I didn’t know she’d be there. I need to see her—this is great," Dubois exclaimed.
She described boxing as a sport of rivalries and clashes, noting that it is rare in women's boxing to see two fighters so confident they can claim they will "take each other's heads off." According to Dubois, she and Baumgardner, alongside Claressa Shields, are among the few women who openly voice such bold confidence. Nevertheless, Dubois did not soften her criticism of Baumgardner, labeling her a "lost" fighter for avoiding a direct matchup. She accused Baumgardner of playing it safe after a professional loss, suggesting the American champion prefers to chase retiring legends like Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor rather than confronting the current top contenders. "I just want to fight the best.
I have no issues; I believe in myself and I back myself," Dubois affirmed. She reiterated that her ultimate goal is to be involved in the biggest, most thrilling fights, and that a showdown with Baumgardner remains a high priority. Baumgardner is slated to move up to lightweight for a bout against Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF title on November 8, a move that could set the stage for a future blockbuster clash with Dubois.
In the meantime, fans can catch the action at MVPW‑06, where the main event will feature Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron, with Dubois also on the card. The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on Saturday, August 29, and can be streamed without a contract for those who prefer an online option.
Overall, Dubois’s message is crystal clear: she intends to defend her current belts, dominate her opponent, and then pursue the remaining titles to become the undisputed lightweight champion. Her confidence, combined with her unbeaten record and aggressive fighting style, positions her as a formidable force in women’s boxing. As the sport continues to grow, Dubois’s ambition and willingness to speak her mind could inspire a new era of high‑profile matchups, elevating the lightweight division—and women’s boxing as a whole—to unprecedented heights.