‘Excited to punch her’ – Harper & Dubois make weight

‘Excited to punch her’ – Harper & Dubois make weightImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Caroline Dubois v Terri Harper is one four world-title fights featuring British boxers taking place at London’s Olympia on Easter Sunday ByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalistPublished19 minutes agoTerri Harper told Caroline Dubois she is “excited” to punch her fellow world champion in the face as the Britons made weight for Sunday’s unified lightweight world title fight in London.Both fighters looked in tremendous shape as they each stepped on the scales one pound under the 9 st 9 lb (61kg) limit at Olympia, the same venue as fight night.After weighing in, they faced off in the centre of the stage, continuing the verbal sparring that has defined the build-up.”I just told her I’m excited to punch her in the face,” Harper stated.The 29-year-old Doncaster fighter, who holds the WBO belt, has allowed WBC champion Dubois, 25, to do most of the talking.’Turn off my mic’ – tensions run high after shove