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Caroline Dubois Drops Terri Harper, Unifies WBC and WBO Lightweight Titles

Caroline Dubois floored Terri Harper in the sixth round and cruised to a unanimous decision at Kensington's Olympia to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships.

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Amina Wanjiku

50d ago3 min read

Caroline Dubois Drops Terri Harper, Unifies WBC and WBO Lightweight Titles

Caroline Dubois established herself as the dominant force in women's lightweight boxing on April 5, dismantling bitter rival Terri Harper over ten rounds at Kensington's Olympia in London. The final scorecards — 98-91, 97-92, 98-91 — barely told the story of Dubois's technical superiority.

After a cagey opening in which both fighters measured each other's range, Dubois found her rhythm in the middle rounds. The breakthrough came in the sixth, when a sharp combination sent Harper to the canvas. It was the moment that shifted the fight's energy entirely — Dubois never looked back.

Harper, to her immense credit, fought fiercely through the closing rounds, but Dubois's jab, ring IQ and footwork kept her at comfortable distance. The WBC champion added Harper's WBO strap to her collection, and immediately set her sights on becoming undisputed at 135 pounds.

On the same card, Ellie Scotney made history by beating Mayelli Flores to become the undisputed super-bantamweight champion, while Chantelle Cameron claimed a world title in a second weight class. It was a landmark night for women's boxing in Britain.

For Kenyan fight fans, the rise of Dubois — still only 25 years old — mirrors the ambition of East Africa's own boxing scene. With GreenBet offering competitive odds on major championship bouts, there has never been a better time to follow women's boxing and find value in the expanding 135-pound division.

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Amina Wanjiku

Sports & Lifestyle Writer

Amina Wanjiku is a sports and lifestyle writer who makes the world of sports accessible to everyone. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just getting started, Amina breaks down NBA action, Olympic drama, and beginner-friendly guides with warmth and clarity.

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