Caroline Dubois is using her upcoming bout with Amelia Moore on Saturday as a platform to let the rest of the division know that she is "coming for the belts." The British prospect will step into the ring at MVPW‑06, staged at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, to defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles. The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the Chantelle Cameron versus Mikaela Mayer showdown. Dubois is eager to keep her perfect record intact, but she is equally vocal about her broader ambitions.
She repeatedly tells the media that her ultimate aim is to become the undisputed champion of the lightweight division. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, she explained, "I always think about what comes next. I’m not trying to get distracted by the fight in front of me; I set small, big, and massive goals with clear timelines. The biggest timeline for me is to be undisputed.
There are two other champions in the weight class—Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan—and I’ll go after whichever fight makes the most sense and is most attainable." Dubois stressed that she does not need to be announced; she has already done that. What she wants now is to cement her status as the world champion and prove why she deserves to be the only unified titleholder in the division.
"It’s about sending a message to every 135‑pound fighter that the queen is in town and I’m here for the belts," she said. The tension between the two fighters was palpable when they faced each other for a staredown on Tuesday.
Moore tried to project confidence, insisting she is unshakeable, while Dubois seemed unfazed, saying she has seen nothing in Moore that could threaten her reign. "These are my belts; I worked hard for them and Amelia Moore isn’t going to take them away from me," Dubois declared. She recalled watching Moore’s amateur career, recalling a training camp in Colorado where the future rival was present. "She was around for three Olympic cycles before I qualified.
I knew her from the amateurs, she turned pro, faded from the radar, and now she’s back. We’ll see what happens." Dubois described the upcoming fight as an opportunity to shine without pressure, only excitement.
"I can’t wait to go out there, have fun, and perform. There are no expectations beyond giving the fans a good show," she added.
Her focus remains on delivering a dominant performance against Moore, and she didn’t hide her enthusiasm for a knockout. "I just can’t wait to step into the ring, land a solid punch, and get this over with," she said, promising a "vintage Caroline Dubois" display—aggressive, head‑and‑body attacks, and relentless pressure. The British fighter was also thrilled to learn that unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner would be ringside for the event.
Baumgardner had previously suggested Dubois still needed to prove herself before a potential showdown, so her presence added an extra layer of intrigue. "I didn’t know she’d be there.
I need to see her—this is great," Dubois told Sky Sports. She praised the competitive spirit of women’s boxing, noting that it is rare to find two fighters who are bold enough to claim they will “take each other’s heads off.” In her view, she and Baumgardner, alongside Claressa Shields, are among the few women who openly express such confidence. Despite the mutual respect, Dubois did not shy away from criticizing Baumgardner for what she perceives as a cautious approach to matchmaking. She labeled Baumgardner “lost” for not taking on Dubois and accused her of playing it safe after a previous defeat.
"She wants to fight older legends like Amanda Serrano or Katie Taylor, who are nearing retirement, instead of going after the big dogs now," Dubois argued. "I just want to fight the best.
I have no issues; I believe in myself and I back myself. All I care about is being part of the biggest, most exciting fights, and a clash with Alycia would be exactly that." Looking ahead, Baumgardner is scheduled to move up a weight class to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight world title on November 8, a move that could set the stage for a blockbuster encounter with Dubois later in the year. Fans can catch the entire MVPW‑06 card, headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron, on Saturday, August 29, live on Sky Sports.
Those without a traditional subscription can also stream the event contract‑free through the NOW platform. The night promises high‑octane action, with Dubois’ fight against Moore serving as a key indicator of whether she can truly claim the mantle of undisputed champion in the lightweight division.