Caroline Dubois is using her upcoming showdown with Amelia Moore on Saturday as a platform to let the rest of the lightweight division know that she is "coming for the belts." The British champion will step into the ring at MVPW‑06, held at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, to defend her WBC and WBO titles. The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the headline bout between Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer.
Dubois is eager to keep her perfect record intact, but she is equally vocal about her broader aspirations. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, she explained that she constantly thinks about the next step in her career. "I’m not trying to get distracted by what’s in front of me," she said. "I believe in setting goals—small, big, massive—and attaching timelines to them.
The ultimate timeline for me is to become the undisputed champion of the lightweight division." She noted that there are two other title‑holders in the weight class—Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan—and that she will target whichever champion presents the most logical and attainable path to unification. "It’s not about announcing myself; I’ve already been announced," Dubois continued.
"It’s about cementing my status as the world champion and proving to everyone why I am the only unified champion right now." When asked what she hopes to achieve with the Moore fight, Dubois summed it up in a single, defiant line: "I’m sending a message to every 135‑pounder out there that the queen is in town and I’m coming for the belts!" The statement captures her confidence and her desire to dominate the division. The pre‑fight build‑up has been intense. Dubois and Moore exchanged a steely stare during a press conference on Tuesday, with the challenger insisting she is unshakeable. Dubois, however, seemed unfazed, recalling that she had known Moore from the amateur ranks.
"She was around for three Olympic cycles, and I first met her at an international training camp in Colorado," Dubois said. "She turned professional, faded from the radar, and now she’s back. We’ll see what happens." Dubois emphasized that there is no pressure on her—only excitement.
"This is my time to shine. I can’t wait to go out there, have fun, and put on a show," she said.
Her confidence borders on bravado when she adds, "I just can’t wait to step into the ring, land a punch, and get this over with. Expect vintage Caroline Dubois, expect total domination." She also addressed the possibility of a stoppage, noting that her primary focus is on delivering an entertaining, aggressive performance rather than chasing a quick knockout. "I’m going to go out there, have fun, and showcase my style—body shots, head work, relentless attacks—just like the old‑school Dubois fans love," she explained.
An additional storyline has emerged around unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, who will be ringside for the Moore bout. Dubois expressed genuine excitement at the prospect of seeing Baumgardner in person. "I didn’t know she’d be there.
That’s great! I’ll be at the gym with a smile on my face.
Boxing is about rivalries, about two fighters believing they’re the best and testing that belief in the ring," she told Sky Sports. Dubois highlighted that such confidence is rare in women’s boxing. "Besides Claressa Shields, I think Alycia and I are the only ones who openly say, ‘I’m going to take your head off and I’m the best in the division,’" she said, underscoring the competitive fire that drives her.
Despite her enthusiasm about Baumgardner’s presence, Dubois did not shy away from criticizing the American champion for what she perceives as a cautious approach to matchmaking. "Alycia likes to play it safe. She’s already been beaten, and after a loss people can become very cut‑throat, forgetting all the work she’s done to get where she is," Dubois argued.
She accused Baumgardner of avoiding fights with the sport’s biggest names, preferring to chase opponents who are nearing retirement rather than taking on the “big dogs.” Dubois made it clear that her own ambition is to fight the best, regardless of the risk. "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. Alycia would be an electrifying opponent for me," she said. 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.
That bout could bring the long‑awaited showdown between Dubois and Baumgardner one step closer, setting the stage for a potential unification clash. Fans can catch the Dubois‑Moore fight live on Sky Sports on Saturday, August 29, as part of the MVPW‑06 card headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron.
The event promises high‑octane action, with Dubois looking to add another victory to her unbeaten record while sending a clear signal to every contender in the 135‑pound division: the British queen is ready to claim every belt in sight.