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 champion 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 high‑profile showdown between Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer.
Dubois has made it clear that while she is eager to keep her unbeaten streak intact, her sights are set on something larger than a single defense. She wants to use the Moore fight to underline her ambition to unify the entire lightweight division.
In a candid interview with Sky Sports, she explained, "I always think about what's next. I don’t want to get distracted by the fight in front of me, but I like to set goals—small, big, massive—and attach timelines to them. The biggest timeline for me is becoming the undisputed champion.
There are two other title‑holders in our weight class, Stephanie Han and Elif Nur Turhan. Whoever is the most logical, feasible opponent for my next fight, I intend to go after them." Dubois emphasized that she is not looking for a publicity stunt; she believes she has already been announced to the world.
What she wants now is to cement her status as the true world champion and prove why she deserves to be the only unified title‑holder at lightweight. "It’s about sending a message to every 135‑pound fighter that the queen is in town and she’s after the belts," she added. The tension between Dubois and Moore was palpable when the two faced each other for a stare‑down on Tuesday.
Moore insisted she is unshakeable, while Dubois seemed unfazed, saying she has seen nothing in Moore that could pose a real threat. "These are my belts, I’ve worked very hard for them and Amelia Moore isn’t going to take them from me," Dubois declared.
She recalled watching Moore rise through the amateur ranks, recalling a training camp in Colorado where the two crossed paths. "She was around for three Olympic cycles and I qualified the first time.
I saw her in the amateurs, she turned pro, faded a bit, and now she’s back. We’ll see what happens." Dubois described the upcoming fight as a chance 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 said.
Her confidence is evident when she talks about the fight itself: "I just can’t wait to step into the ring, land my punches and get this over with. We’ll see vintage Caroline Dubois, complete domination.
I’m not focused on the stoppage; I’m focused on enjoying the bout and showing my aggressive, head‑and‑body style." One of the most intriguing aspects of the night is the presence of unified junior‑lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner in the corner. Baumgardner, who has previously said Dubois still needs to prove herself before earning a shot, will be ringside for the Moore fight. Dubois reacted with enthusiasm when she learned of the arrangement.
"I didn’t know that. Is it true?
I need to see her – this is great," she told Sky Sports. She went on to explain why rivalries matter in boxing, especially in the women's game where confidence can be rare.
"Boxing is about rivalries, about two fighters believing they’re better than each other and colliding. It’s unusual in women’s boxing to have a fighter who’s bold enough to say, ‘I’m going to take your head off and I’m the best.’ Apart from Claressa Shields, I think only Alycia and I are saying that right now." Despite the excitement, Dubois remains critical of Baumgardner, calling her "lost" for not taking a fight against her and accusing her of playing it safe after a recent loss. "Alycia likes to play it safe.
She’s already been beaten, and after a loss people can become cut‑throat, forgetting what she achieved. She wanted fights with Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor—big names who are nearing retirement—rather than taking on the top‑ranked opponents now. I 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 I see Alycia as a perfect opponent for that." Baumgardner is slated to move up a division to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight world title on November 8, a move that could set up a blockbuster clash with Dubois later in the year. The upcoming MVPW‑06 event, headlined by Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameron and featuring Dubois, will be streamed live on Sky Sports on Saturday, August 29.
Fans can also watch the card through a contract‑free boxing stream service. The night promises high‑octane action, with Dubois determined to prove that she is not only a champion but the future undisputed ruler of the lightweight division.