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Dubois Beats Harper by Unanimous Decision to Add WBO Lightweight Title to WBC Crown
Dubois added the WBO belt to her WBC title and won by unanimous decision, with judges scoring it 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92.
- On Sunday, Caroline Dubois defeated Terri Harper by unanimous decision in London to win the WBO lightweight title and become unified lightweight champion.
- Harper entered the ring having competed for world titles across 24lb but had not fought in 10 months, while Dubois stepped into the limelight for her first headlining bout.
- A sixth-round knockdown helped Dubois secure the win, with judges scoring the contest 98-91, 98-91, and 97-92 despite Harper finding a late second wind in the final rounds.
- Dubois claimed, "I'm a fighter and an entertainer," addressing her promotional comments in recent months as attention turns to remaining belts held by IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan and WBA title holder Stephanie Han.
- Seeking to become undisputed, Dubois expressed interest in challenging unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, though the American has insisted such a matchup would currently be too soon.
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Dubois beats Harper by unanimous decision to add WBO lightweight title to WBC crown
Caroline Dubois has added the WBO lightweight title to her WBC crown with a unanimous points victory over fellow Briton Terri Harper.
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