Caroline Dubois sailed through a determined Amelia Moore before exchanging barbs with former champion Alycia Baumgardner at ringside, setting the stage for a possible blockbuster showdown with the American. The London‑born lightweight displayed little vulnerability during a dominant display that earned her a unanimous decision of 99‑90, 99‑90 and 98‑91, allowing her to retain both the WBC and WBO lightweight crowns in the co‑main event of MVPW‑06 in Birmingham on Saturday. After the bell, Dubois launched into a verbal sparring session with ex‑undisputed champion Baumgardner, who is slated to enter the lightweight division when she meets Elif Nur Turhan on November 8. Baumgardner has been a constant presence in Birmingham all week, grilling former rival Mikaela Mayer at her final press conference and reiterating her belief that Dubois has not yet reached her level.
"That was a lackluster performance," Baumgardner declared. "You need to tighten up, baby girl. You looked tired, really tired.
I'm going to show you what a champion does. I'm an undisputed champ at lightweight now." Dubois shot back: "I've been calling for this fight for a long time. After my last bout I said, ‘Move up and fight that bum.’ What happened to Amanda Serrano?
What happened to Katie Taylor? What happened to Claressa Shields?
You haven’t gotten what you wanted. I’ve gotten everything I asked for. You’re moving up into my division. I’m the best at 25, and you know it." She continued, "I love that energy.
If you get past Elif Nur Turhan, there will be no denying it. Everything I’ve asked for has happened. I’m going to knock this bum out, you better believe it." The fight itself began with Dubois taking the initiative, unleashing a rapid series of body punches in round one that forced Moore, who enjoys a longer reach, onto the back foot.
In round two, Dubois sought her optimal range, countering Moore’s more measured style and finishing the two‑minute interval with a crisp overhand right that landed cleanly on her opponent’s head. Rounds three and four saw Dubois dictating the pace, repeatedly targeting Moore’s torso while the American struggled to locate her own rhythm against Dubois’s swift footwork and sharp angles. The turning point arrived in round five when Dubois secured a knockdown.
The referee’s count suggested that Moore’s balance had faltered more than Dubois’s power had overwhelmed her, but the moment still shifted the momentum firmly in Dubois’s favor. Never one to waste an advantage, Dubois pressed forward after the knockdown, delivering a ferocious right hook that kept Moore on the defensive.
In round seven, she landed a series of clean hooks to Moore’s head, followed by a precise straight left that sliced through the American’s guard. By round eight, blood began to trickle from Moore’s nose, a visual testament to Dubois’s sustained dominance.
Despite a late surge from Moore in round nine, Dubois remained unfazed, maintaining her forward pressure and controlling the distance. The final round saw Moore rally once more, but an accidental clash of heads resulted in a cut that further hampered her ability to mount a serious comeback. Beyond the main event, the card featured several notable performances.
Terri Harper returned to the ring with a decisive second‑round stoppage of Houston’s Miranda Reyes, marking her first fight since a defeat by Dubois in April. Harper opened the bout with a perfectly timed left hand that sent Reyes to the canvas.
The American rose, only to be met with a barrage of hooks and a crushing right that forced the referee to intervene and halt the contest. Harper later told Sky Sports, "One of the best performances of my career. I’m very happy with that. It’s good to build the fight up, but you can’t get rid of me that easily!
This journey—its highs and lows—has made me grateful to MVP for bringing me back so soon. I’ve got a lot more to give you!" In another exciting matchup, Reina Tellez displayed ferocity as she out‑pointed Jessica Barry in a tightly contested bout, earning a 96‑94 decision. Tellez, who famously stepped in on fifteen days’ notice to fight Amanda Serrano earlier this year, landed cleaner, more eye‑catching shots throughout the fight. She reflected on her performance, saying, "I feel a little bit of ring rust, but overall I feel great.
There were moments that tested me, but that’s what experience brings. I’m grateful for the platform and the opportunity. She showed a lot of heart, but overall I dominated." The early rounds saw Tellez controlling the exchanges with fast, accurate hands that repeatedly found Barry’s head.
Barry, refusing to back down, surged forward and landed a solid uppercut in round five. Tellez was penalized a point in round six for a low blow, yet she quickly rebounded, delivering a brutal right hand in round eight that visibly troubled Barry. Although Barry displayed toughness and continued to trade fire, Tellez’s relentless output and power ultimately secured the victory.
Finally, Tysie Gallagher celebrated her MVP debut with a points win over Chicago’s Brandi Robinson, improving her professional record to 11‑2. Gallagher admitted, "I’m not particularly happy about the performance; I couldn’t really get going.
It was my first fight back, no excuses. I’ll be back 100 percent next time." Overall, the night in Birmingham highlighted the depth of talent across multiple weight classes, showcased emerging stars, and set the narrative for future clashes—most notably the looming encounter between Dubois and Baumgardner, a bout that could reshape the lightweight landscape and potentially deliver the blockbuster super‑fight fans have been craving.