Caroline Dubois sailed through a determined Amelia Moore on Saturday night, then found herself exchanging barbs with former champion Alycia Baumgardner at ringside as the two eyed a potential mega‑match‑up. The London‑born lightweight, who entered the co‑main event of MVPW‑06 in Birmingham with both the WBC and WBO belts on the line, delivered a textbook performance that left little doubt about her superiority.
She secured a unanimous decision with scores of 99‑90, 99‑90 and 98‑91, keeping her world titles firmly in her possession. Dubois’s victory was not merely a win on the scorecards; it was a statement of intent. From the opening bell she took the initiative, launching a rapid succession of body blows that forced Moore to fight on the back foot. Despite Moore’s longer reach, the English fighter closed the distance with precision, landing an overhand right at the end of the second round that signaled her control of the bout.
Rounds three and four saw Dubois continue to dictate the pace, peppering Moore’s torso with crisp punches while the American struggled to find a clear target amid Dubois’s swift footwork. The turning point arrived in round five when Moore slipped and went down, a tumble that appeared more a loss of balance than a display of raw power. Dubois seized the moment, immediately following the knock‑down with a ferocious right hook that kept the pressure on. She persisted in round seven, landing sharp hooks to Moore’s head and breaking through the American’s guard with a clean straight left.
By the eighth round Moore’s nose began to bleed, yet she refused to back down, launching a late‑round offensive that demonstrated her resilience. In the final round the fight grew even more chaotic when an accidental head clash produced a cut on Moore.
Nevertheless, Dubois maintained her dominance, finishing the contest with the same composure and technical skill that had defined the earlier rounds. The judges’ wide margins reflected the clear superiority she displayed throughout the night. After the bout, the atmosphere shifted from athletic competition to verbal sparring. Baumgardner, who is slated to move up to lightweight for her upcoming clash with Elif Nur Turhan on November 8, took the opportunity to criticize Dubois’s performance.
She labeled the English champion’s display as “lackluster,” claiming Dubois looked “tired” and urging her to “tighten up.” Baumgardner promised to show what a true undisputed champion does, insinuating that Dubois had not yet reached her level. Dubois responded with equal fire. She reminded everyone that she had been demanding a fight with Baumgardner for a long time, questioning the whereabouts of other high‑profile lightweight stars such as Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields.
"I’m 25, I’m the best in this division, and you know it," she said, adding that she had already achieved every goal she set for herself. She challenged Baumgardner to defeat Turhan, promising that once that hurdle was cleared there would be no denying Dubois’s superiority. "I’m knocking this bum out, you’d better believe it," she declared, underscoring her confidence. The verbal exchange highlighted a broader narrative in women’s lightweight boxing: a growing rivalry among the sport’s elite as they vie for undisputed status.
Dubois’s victory over Moore not only reinforced her claim to the top spot but also set the stage for a possible showdown with Baumgardner, a fight that could finally crown an undisputed champion in the division. Beyond the headline bout, the card featured several notable performances. Terri Harper, returning after a loss to Dubois in April, made a statement with a second‑round stoppage of Houston’s Miranda Reyes. Harper opened the fight with a perfectly timed left hand that sent Reyes to the canvas.
After Reyes rose, Harper unleashed a barrage of hooks and a powerful right that forced a second knock‑down, prompting the referee to halt the contest. "One of the best performances of my career," Harper told Sky Sports, expressing gratitude to MVP for giving her a swift comeback opportunity. In another exciting encounter, Reina Tellez displayed ferocious aggression against Jessica Barry, earning a 96‑94 points win.
Tellez, who famously stepped in on just 15 days’ notice to fight Amanda Serrano earlier in the year, kept the pressure on Barry with fast, accurate punches. Although she was deducted a point in round six for a low blow, she recovered quickly, delivering a crushing right hand in round eight that troubled Barry.
Tellez acknowledged a touch of ring rust but praised the experience she gained and the platform provided by MVP. The night also saw Tysie Gallagher make a solid MVP debut, securing a points victory over Chicago’s Brandi Robinson to improve her professional record to 11‑2.
Gallagher admitted she was not entirely satisfied with her performance, noting that she struggled to find her rhythm in the first round, but vowed to return stronger in future bouts. Overall, the MVPW‑06 event in Birmingham offered a blend of high‑level competition, emerging talent, and the simmering tension that will likely culminate in a blockbuster lightweight clash later in the year.
Dubois’s dominant win, coupled with her outspoken confidence, sets the narrative for an anticipated showdown with Baumgardner. If that fight materializes, it could finally settle the debate over who truly belongs at the pinnacle of women’s lightweight boxing, delivering the sport’s fans a historic moment. The event also underscored the depth of the women’s division, with fighters like Harper, Tellez and Gallagher showcasing the talent pool that exists beyond the headline names. As the calendar moves toward the end of 2026, fans can expect more title defenses, cross‑division challenges, and the inevitable clash of styles that make boxing such a compelling spectacle.
Whether you are watching for the technical mastery of Dubois, the raw power of Tellez, or the comeback story of Harper, the night in Birmingham provided a rich tapestry of narratives that will shape the sport’s direction for months to come.