Dubois Defeats Harper, Scotney Unifies Titles

On Sunday, April 5, 2026, unbeaten prospect Caroline Dubois (now 13-0-1, 5 KOs) faced fellow Briton Terri Harper (16-3-2, 6 KOs) in a highly anticipated WBC and WBO lightweight world title unification bout at the Olympia in Kensington, London. Promoted by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in their first UK event, the 10-round grudge match delivered a mix of tactical boxing, a pivotal knockdown, and late drama, ending in a clear but competitive unanimous decision for Dubois. 

The judges scored the contest 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91 (or slight variations like 98-91 twice and 97-92) all in favor of the 25-year-old Londoner, who added Harper’s WBO belt to her existing WBC crown to become the unified lightweight champion. Harper, a three-weight world champion from Doncaster, showed resilience despite being dropped and cut but ultimately couldn’t overcome Dubois’ superior output and control in the later rounds.

Fight Breakdown and Key Moments

The bout started cagily, with the first half described as relatively dull. Dubois edged early rounds through disciplined body work and movement, while Harper employed a negative, tricky style—relying on quickness, good boxing IQ, and attempts to nick rounds on the back foot. The fight ignited in round six when Dubois dropped Harper with a sharp jab followed by a left hook. Harper beat the count and continued, but the momentum shifted decisively.

• Mid-Fight Turning Point: In rounds seven and eight, Dubois increased the pressure, landing clean left hands as Harper suffered a nasty cut above her left eye from an accidental clash of heads, causing visible bleeding.

• Late Action: Dubois landed a strong combination in the ninth, briefly threatening a stoppage. Harper rallied gamely in the 10th and final round, firing flurries to Dubois’ head and trading shots in a frantic close, demonstrating her champion’s heart and refusal to go away quietly.

• Overall Impression: While some observers noted Harper was more competitive than the wide scorecards suggested (especially through the first four or five rounds), Dubois pulled clear after the knockdown with better ring generalship, volume, and accuracy. It was a learning fight for Dubois, who was warned once for not returning promptly to her corner after the knockdown.

Post-fight, Dubois praised Harper’s toughness (“Terri had a good showing and showed why she is a very good boxer”) while emphasizing it was never personal for her, despite a heated build-up involving verbal jabs and a face-off shove. Harper’s future remains uncertain after the defeat, with reflections on her decorated career likely ahead. Dubois, trained by Shane McGuigan, expressed ambitions for undisputed status and bigger fights, potentially moving up in weight or targeting high-profile opponents like those in the MVP stable. 

Undercard Results

The all-women’s card featured several title fights and competitive action that showcased depth in women’s boxing:

• Super Bantamweight Undisputed Title: Ellie Scotney def. Mayelli Flores via unanimous decision (scores varied: 96-94, 100-90, 100-90; one observer had it 98-92). Scotney (now 12-0) added the WBA belt to her WBC, IBF, and WBO titles to become undisputed champion at 122 lbs. Flores (13-2-1) was highly competitive in what many called a potential fight of the year contender, pushing Scotney throughout despite the lopsided cards on some judges’ scorecards. Scotney herself acknowledged Flores’ tremendous effort. 

• Super Welterweight (Junior Middleweight) Title: Chantelle Cameron def. Michaela Kotaskova via unanimous decision (99-91 twice, 100-90) to claim the vacant WBO title. Cameron (22-1) became a two-weight world champion (previously at 140 lbs), dominating with superior skill while crediting Kotaskova’s (11-1-2) conditioning for never gassing out. Post-fight, Cameron called for a clash with Mikaela Mayer.

• Super Flyweight Title: Irma Garcia def. Emma Dolan via third-round TKO. The 44-year-old Mexican veteran (26-5-1) defended her IBF title in a demolition, dropping the younger Dolan multiple times with calm, precise punching. Dolan (8-1) showed inexperience by panicking and pressing forward when hurt, leading to the corner throwing in the towel after repeated knockdowns. It served as a harsh learning experience for the prospect.