Caroline Dubois is treating her upcoming showdown with Amelia Moore on Saturday as a platform to announce her broader ambitions: she is "coming for the belts." The British fighter 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 bout will be televised live on Sky Sports as part of the undercard for the headline fight between Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer.
Dubois is eager for the contest, but she isn’t shy about using the occasion to outline a longer‑term roadmap that includes unifying the entire lightweight division. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, she explained how she constantly thinks about the next step in her career. "I always look ahead," she said.
"I’m not trying to lose focus on what’s 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 noted that there are two other titleholders in the weight class—Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan—and that she will pursue whichever fight makes the most sense logistically and competitively. "It’s not about announcing myself; I’ve already been announced," Dubois added.
"I want to cement my status as the world champion and prove to everyone why I’m the only unified champion right now." When asked what she hopes to convey to the rest of the 135‑pound division, Dubois was blunt: "I’m sending a message that the queen is in town and I’m coming for the belts!" The confidence she displays is matched by a clear focus on delivering a dominant performance against Moore. The two athletes exchanged a tense stare during a press conference on Tuesday, with Moore insisting she is unshakeable, while Dubois claimed she has seen nothing in Moore that could threaten her reign. Dubois emphasized how hard she has worked for her titles: "These are my belts. I earned them through relentless effort, and Amelia Moore isn’t going to take them from me." She recalled first meeting Moore during their amateur days, noting that Moore had been around for three Olympic cycles before turning professional and slipping off the radar.
"Now she’s back, and we’ll see what happens," Dubois said, adding that she feels no pressure—only excitement—for the upcoming fight. Her preparation mindset is simple and aggressive. "I can’t wait to step into the ring, land my punches, and get this over with," she told Sky Sports. "Fans will see vintage Caroline Dubois—pure domination.
I’m not obsessing over a stoppage; I just want to have fun and showcase my style: body work, head shots, relentless aggression—classic Dubois." Adding another layer of intrigue, unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, who has previously challenged Dubois to prove herself before earning a bout, will be ringside for the Moore fight. Dubois expressed genuine excitement at the prospect of seeing Baumgardner in person.
"I didn’t know she’d be there—this is great. I’ll go to the gym with a smile on my face.
Boxing is built on rivalries, on two fighters believing they’re the best and colliding. It’s rare in women’s boxing to find that level of confidence, but Alycia and I, alongside Claressa Shields, are among the few who truly say, ‘I’m going to take your head off.’" Despite the mutual respect, Dubois remains critical of Baumgardner’s recent choices, labeling her a "lost" fighter for avoiding a direct clash. She argued that Baumgardner prefers safe fights, having already suffered a loss, and now targets aging legends like Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor rather than taking on the current top dogs.
"I want to fight the best," Dubois asserted. "I back myself, and I want the biggest, most exciting fights. Alycia would be a thrilling opponent for me." 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 up a blockbuster encounter with Dubois later in the year.
The upcoming MVPW‑06 event, headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron, will also feature Dubois’s bout against Moore. The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on Saturday, August 29, with streaming options available for viewers without a contract.
The event promises a night of high‑octane boxing, and for Dubois, it is another stepping stone toward her ultimate goal of undisputed supremacy in the lightweight division.