Caroline Dubois coasted to victory over Amelia Moore to defend her WBC and WBO light-weight titles and keep on the right track for a blockbuster assembly with unified super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner in 2027.
Dubois dominated the battle at BP Pulse Arenain Birmingham and knocked Moore down within the fifth spherical however was unable to search out the decisive blow towards the dogged American.
The British fighter received on unanimous judges' determination, 99-90 99-90 98-91 forward on the scorecards.
Dubois was heavy favorite for this battle and by no means regarded lower than in management, though her reliance on energy and presence fairly than pace ensured it went the space to a protracted, inevitable conclusion.
She despatched Moore to the canvas with a booming left in spherical 5, however Moore received straight again up and was as a substitute moved across the ring by Dubois like a cat taking part in with a mouse.
After the battle, Dubois had a confrontation with the watching Baumgardner, who accused the Briton of "tightening up" and being "drained".
In simply her fifth skilled battle, Moore – who has two American nationwide championships from a good beginner profession – confirmed admirable guts, however lacked the standard to bother her foe.
It was clear that Dubois has boxed 70 extra skilled rounds than Moore, and she or he made mild of being 4 inches shorter to keep away from any hazard.
Now it’s anticipated that Dubois, now unbeaten in 15 skilled fights with 14 wins, will face Baumgardner subsequent 12 months – ought to the American beat Elif Nur Turhan in November.
Dubois and Baumgardner – who each gave separate media conferences selling their respective upcoming fights in Birmingham on Thursday – have been sniping at one another for a 12 months.
And it continued ringside post-fight, with Baumgardner current for what she referred to as a "scouting mission" on Dubois on Saturday evening.
Dubois' new MVP-curated character – brash and self-confident – was on show as she referred to as out Baumgardner for getting into "my division – I’m the very best right here", in an expletive-infused alternate.
She has additionally made modifications outdoors ring, together with a shock determination to modify coach.
Dubois dropped Shane McGuigan in London, who helped information her to 2 world titles within the light-weight division, and has opted to make the transfer to Los Angeles to work with famend US coach Manny Robles as she goals to take her profession to the following degree.
Baumgardner has stated she "completely" needs to battle Dubois, and if the 32-year-old efficiently steps as much as light-weight and beats IBF champion Turhan in Texas on 8 November, then they need to headline one other MVP showcase of girls's boxing.
Harper flooring Reyes in spectacular win
Earlier on the undercard, Terri Harper – who misplaced on factors to Dubois in April – started her rebuild with a complete victory towards Miranda Reyes which she described as "top-of-the-line performances of my profession".
Harper thought of retirement after dropping to Sandy Ryan in 2024, however had no such ideas after defeat by Dubois.
And she or he stepped as much as welterweight to tackle Reyes, realizing this was a must-win bout to take care of her profession as a top-rated fighter.
Harper bounced into the ring with vivid yellow gloves, and there was nothing mellow as she continued that power into the primary spherical – holding the centre of the ring for almost all and touchdown some good physique photographs on Reyes.
She then upped her sport and introduced an early shut in the beginning of the second spherical, dropping Reyes twice in brief order.
A flurry of physique photographs was adopted by a brief left hook to down the Houston fighter, and the referee referred to as it off 47 seconds into the second spherical to the delight of Harper's equally yellow-attired nook.
"Top-of-the-line performances of my profession, I'm very proud of that," Harper stated. "You’ll be able to't do away with me this simply!
"I’m excited for what's subsequent. It's manner too early [to say goodbye] – I've received quite a bit to provide but."
It’s the seventh knockout win of Harper's profession from 17 victories in 22 bouts, and she is going to now lookup once more after a well timed reminder of her capabilities.
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