Get ready for a showdown that’s been brewing for years—Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper are finally stepping into the ring, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This is the fight the boxing world has been waiting for, but here’s where it gets controversial: can the rising star dethrone the seasoned champion?
Caroline Dubois, the WBC lightweight world champion and Tokyo Olympian, has long set her sights on unifying the titles, and now she’s got her chance. The Londoner has been unstoppable since turning pro, storming through the ranks with dominant performances. In 2024, she outclassed Maria Moneo to claim the WBC interim title, which later became the full championship after Katie Taylor vacated the belt. Dubois defended her crown against Jessica Camara, despite a technical draw due to a clash of heads, and recently showcased her skill by defeating Camilla Panatta on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul. With only 13 fights under her belt, Dubois is already making waves, but this bout against Harper is her biggest test yet.
Terri Harper, however, is no ordinary opponent. The Doncaster native is a three-weight world champion with a stellar career spanning 20 bouts. She first made history in 2020 by becoming super-featherweight champion, later drawing with Natasha Jonas. Though she lost the WBC super-featherweight title to Alycia Baumgardner, Harper rebounded by moving up to super-welterweight, where she claimed the WBA championship and defended it against Ivana Habazin. She also drew with boxing legend Cecilia Braekhus before securing the WBO lightweight title by defeating Rhiannon Dixon. Harper’s experience and versatility make her a formidable foe, but Dubois isn’t intimidated.
Dubois vs Harper will headline an all-female boxing show on April 5, live on Sky Sports, marking a historic moment for women’s boxing in the UK. Dubois told Sky Sports, ‘I’ve been calling out Terri for a while now. This fight has always been in my mind, and the timing feels perfect. It’s a massive fight, and I’m ready to prove I’ve got more to offer—more skill, more power, more talent.’ But Harper’s track record speaks for itself, leaving fans divided: Is Dubois’s momentum enough to overcome Harper’s experience?
Adding to the excitement, Ellie Scotney will also fight on the same card, aiming to become Britain’s youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era by defeating Mayelli Flores. Scotney, known for her all-action style, told Sky Sports News, ‘This is my hardest fight yet, but I’m ready to make history.’
Don’t miss this epic night of boxing—Dubois vs Harper and Scotney vs Flores live on Sky Sports, April 5. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments!
