Caroline Dubois is set to step into the ring against Amelia Moore this Saturday with a clear message for anyone watching: she is on a mission to claim every championship belt in her division. The British fighter will defend her WBC and WBO junior‑lightweight titles at the MVPW‑06 event, staged at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham and broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer showdown.
Dubois doesn’t just want to keep her perfect record intact; she wants to use this bout as a platform to announce her broader ambition of unifying the lightweight division. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, the 22‑year‑old champion explained that she constantly thinks about the next step in her career. "I always have my eyes on what comes after the current fight," she said.
"I set short‑term, medium‑term and long‑term goals, and I attach timelines to each of them. The biggest timeline for me is becoming the undisputed champion.
There are two other titleholders in this weight class – Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan – and whichever fight makes the most sense, I will chase it." She emphasized that she has already made her presence known in the sport, but now she wants to cement her status as the sole unified champion and prove to the world why she deserves that distinction. "It isn’t about announcing myself – I’ve already done that – it’s about solidifying my reign and showing everyone why I am the champion," Dubois added.
The British boxer summed up her intent in a single, powerful statement: "I’m sending a message to every 135‑pound fighter out there – the queen is in town and I’m coming for the belts!" When Dubois and Moore faced each other for a stare‑down on Tuesday, the atmosphere was electric. Moore projected confidence, insisting she was unshakable, while Dubois appeared unfazed, noting that she had known Moore since their amateur days. "She was around for three Olympic cycles before I qualified," Dubois recalled. "I remember training with her at an international camp in Colorado.
She turned professional, faded from the radar, and now she’s back. We’ll see what happens." Dubois made it clear that the titles she holds are the result of hard work and that she has no intention of letting Moore take them away. "These are my belts, I earned them with blood, sweat and tears, and Amelia isn’t going to strip them from me," she declared.
She also highlighted her excitement for the fight, describing the upcoming night as a chance to enjoy herself rather than feel pressured. "This is my time to shine. I can’t wait to get in the ring, have fun and put on a show," she said. Her focus, however, remains squarely on delivering a dominant performance against Moore.
"I can’t wait to step into the ring, land my punches and get this over with," Dubois said with a grin. "Fans will see vintage Caroline Dubois – aggressive, body‑work, head shots, the whole package. I’m not obsessing over a stoppage; I just want to have a good time and make it look spectacular." Adding another layer of intrigue, Dubois learned that unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner would be ringside for the bout.
Baumgardner, who has previously challenged Dubois to prove herself before a potential showdown, sparked excitement in the British champion. "I didn’t know she would be there – that’s awesome! I can’t wait to see her," Dubois told Sky Sports. "Boxing is built on rivalries and clashes.
It’s rare in women’s boxing to have two fighters who are bold enough to say, ‘I’m going to take your head off.’ Besides Claressa Shields, Alycia and I are the only ones saying that." Despite the mutual respect, Dubois didn’t shy away from criticizing Baumgardner for what she perceives as a cautious approach to matchmaking. She accused the American champion of avoiding the toughest opponents, preferring fights against veterans nearing retirement. "Alycia likes to play it safe.
She’s already been beaten and now she wants to avoid the big dogs," Dubois argued. "I want to fight the best.
I have no issues with anyone – I believe in myself and I back myself. All I care about is being part of the biggest, most exciting fights." Baumgardner is slated to move up to lightweight to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF title on November 8, a move that could set the stage for a blockbuster encounter with Dubois later in the year.
The prospect of a unification bout between Dubois and Baumgardner adds further fuel to Dubois’s already burning desire to become undisputed. Fans can catch the entire MVPW‑06 card, headlined by the Mayer‑Cameron clash, on Saturday, August 29, live on Sky Sports. Whether you watch via traditional TV or stream the event without a contract, the night promises high‑octane action, and for Dubois, it marks the first step in a larger campaign to collect every belt in the lightweight division.