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Dubois beats Moore to keep Baumgardner in picture

Dubois beats Moore to keep Baumgardner in picture

Summary

Caroline Dubois defeated Amelia Moore to keep her WBC and WBO lightweight boxing titles in a match held in Birmingham. Dubois won by unanimous decision and is expected to face Alycia Baumgardner next year if Baumgardner beats Elif Nur Turhan.

Key Facts

  • Caroline Dubois defended her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against Amelia Moore.
  • The fight took place at BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham.
  • Dubois knocked Moore down in the fifth round but won by judges' unanimous decision with scores 99-90, 99-90, and 98-91.
  • Dubois has 15 professional wins, with 14 wins and no losses.
  • Amelia Moore, an American with two national amateur titles, showed toughness but could not seriously challenge Dubois.
  • Dubois had a confrontation with Alycia Baumgardner, who was present at the fight and is a unified super-featherweight champion.
  • Dubois changed her trainer to Manny Robles in Los Angeles aiming to improve her career.
  • Terri Harper won an undercard welterweight fight against Miranda Reyes, marking a strong comeback.
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