Caroline Dubois sailed through a determined Amelia Moore before exchanging barbs with former champion Alycia Baumgardner at ringside, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster clash with the American. The 25‑year‑old Londoner was rarely troubled as she dispatched Moore in a dominant display, earning a unanimous decision of 99‑90, 99‑90 and 98‑91 to retain her WBC and WBO lightweight crowns in the co‑main event of MVPW‑06 in Birmingham on Saturday. After the bell, Dubois found herself in a war of words with Baumgardner, who is slated to step up to lightweight when she meets Elif Nur Turhan on November 8.

Baumgardner has been a vocal presence throughout the Birmingham weekend, grilling former rival Mikaela Mayer at the final press conference and insisting that Dubois has not yet reached her level. "That was a lackluster performance," Baumgardner declared. "You need to tighten up, baby girl.

You were tired, real tired. I'm going to show you how a champion acts. I'm an undisputed champ at lightweight now." Dubois fired back with equal fervor: "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?

To Katie Taylor? To Claressa Shields?

You haven’t earned anything you asked for. I got what I asked for. You’re moving up into my division. I’m the best here and you know it.

I'm 25 and I’m better than you." The verbal sparring continued, with Dubois adding, "I love that energy. If you get past Elif Nur Turhan, there will be no doubt about who belongs at the top.

Everything I’ve wanted has happened. I’m going to knock this bum out, you better believe it." In the ring, Dubois asserted herself from the opening round, unleashing a rapid barrage of body punches that forced Moore to retreat despite the American’s longer reach.

The London fighter sought her optimal distance in the second round, countering Moore’s more measured style with a crisp overhand right that landed cleanly on her opponent’s head. Dubois maintained control through rounds three and four, targeting Moore’s torso and exploiting the American’s difficulty in finding an opening against Dubois’s swift footwork.

The turning point arrived in round five when Dubois scored a knockdown. The fall appeared to be more a result of Moore losing her balance than a single crushing blow, yet Dubois immediately pressed the advantage, following up with a ferocious right hook that kept Moore on the defensive.

In round seven, Dubois landed a series of sharp hooks to Moore’s head before breaking through the American’s guard with a precise straight left, further cementing her dominance. By round eight, blood began to trickle from Moore’s nose, a visual reminder of Dubois’s relentless pressure.

The champion continued to dictate the pace, even as Moore launched a late‑stage front‑foot attack in round nine. The final round saw Moore fighting back despite a cut caused by an accidental head clash, but the damage had already been done. Dubois’s superior technique, speed, and ring IQ earned her a clear unanimous decision and a successful defense of both world titles.

The event also featured other notable performances. Terri Harper made a stylish return to the squared circle, delivering a clinical second‑round stoppage of Houston’s Miranda Reyes.

Harper opened the bout with a perfectly timed left hand that sent Reyes to the canvas. When the American rose, Harper unleashed a flurry of hooks followed by a powerful right that knocked Reyes down a second time. The referee intervened, awarding Harper the victory. "One of the best performances of my career.

I’m very happy with that," Harper told Sky Sports. "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 after my last fight. I’ve got a lot more to give you!" In another bout, Reina Tellez displayed a ferocious, high‑tempo approach to out‑point Jessica Barry, securing a 96‑94 win.

Tellez, who famously stepped in on fifteen days’ notice to fight Amanda Serrano earlier in the year, landed cleaner, more eye‑catching shots throughout the contest. She acknowledged a touch of ring rust but praised the experience gained: "I feel great overall. There were moments in the fight, but that’s what experience teaches you.

I’m grateful for the platform and the opportunity. She showed a lot of heart, a good opponent with a different style, but overall I dominated." Tellez controlled the early rounds with fast hands, accuracy, and power, repeatedly finding Barry’s head. Barry rallied in the fifth round with a solid upper‑cut, and in round six Tellez was penalized a point for a low blow. Undeterred, she responded with a vicious right hand in the eighth that troubled Barry.

Though Barry displayed toughness and continued to trade punches, Tellez’s volume and aggression ultimately prevailed. Finally, Tysie Gallagher celebrated her MVP debut with a points victory over Chicago’s Brandi Robinson, improving her professional record to 11‑2. Gallagher admitted she was not entirely satisfied with her performance, saying, "I’m not particularly happy about the performance, couldn’t really get going, first one back, no excuses. I’ll be back 100 % next time."