Dubois on a ‘quest for greatness’

Caroline Dubois and Amelia Moore pose Image source, Getty Images
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Unbeaten Amelia Moore, 36, has won four professional bouts

Glaziers Hall, overlooking the River Thames, was decorated with banners highlighting each fighter’s achievements, showcasing the depth of talent assembled for what is arguably one of the strongest women’s boxing cards of the year.

Dubois’ exchange with Moore began in light-hearted fashion, with the American joking Britons have “amazing manners”, but need to put more salt on their food.

Moore, 36, then gifted Dubois a Los Angeles Lakers cap to “congratulate Caroline on becoming American”.

The Londoner smiled throughout the exchange, but the playful moment quickly gave way to the confidence that has become a trademark of her public persona in recent years.

Once known as a quieter figure outside the ring, Dubois has increasingly embraced the spotlight and become one of women’s boxing’s most outspoken champions.

“I always say I’m on a quest for greatness,” she mentioned. “I want to be the best fighter you’ve ever seen. I want to step into the ring and set the stage alight.”

If Dubois gets past Moore, she has targeted further unification fights. The WBA title is currently held by American Stephanie Han, while Turkey’s Elif Nur Turhan holds the IBF belt.

Dubois also reiterated a fight with American Alycia Baumgardner remains high on her wishlist, but claimed her 32-year-old rival has shown little interest in making the bout happen

Cameron-Mayer will ‘grow women’s boxing’

Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer pose with their beltsImage source, Getty Images
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Chantelle Cameron (left) has won 22 pro bouts and lost one, while Mikaela Mayer has won 22 and lost two

Cameron, who regained a world title in April by beating Michaela Kotaskova for the vacant WBO belt, is aiming to add 36-year-old Mayer’s WBC and WBA titles to her collection.

“I’m a different breed. The tougher my challenge, the better I am,” mentioned the 35-year-old from Northampton.

The pair – who first met as amateurs and kept in touch – struck a respectful tone throughout the media-only event, with both stressing the importance of elite fighters facing one another.

“Hopefully for women’s boxing, more fights like this happen. The best fight the best,” added Cameron. “Stop talking and make the fights happen.”

Mayer, preparing for her fifth fight in Britain, mentioned their contest would “grow and develop women’s boxing”.

Nicolson joins MVP as Matchroom partnership revealed

Earlier in the day, MVP revealed a new partnership with Matchroom Boxing designed to create more opportunities for female fighters across both promotional rosters.

The agreement is expected to create more crossover opportunities, allowing fighters from both promotions to compete on each other’s cards.

The promotion also unveiled Australian two-weight world champion Skye Nicolson as a surprise new signing after her departure from Matchroom.

The 30-year-old will make her MVP debut on the Birmingham card, where she is set to defend her WBC super-bantamweight title against Miyo Yoshida.

“I’ve always wanted to be in the big fights and I feel this is the place to make the big fights happen,” mentioned Nicolson.

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