Boxing Match Preview: Terri Harper (16-2-5, 6 KOs) vs. Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs)

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Venue: Olympia (Kensington Olympia / National Hall), Kensington, London, England.
The full card begins at 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT), with main-event ring walks expected around 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET). It streams live on Sky Sports (UK) and ESPN+ (US/international).

Fighter Matchup and Styles

Caroline Dubois (“Sweet Caroline”, England, orthodox, age 25, 5’7″ / 170 cm, fighting out of London) is the undefeated WBC champion. She is a slick, high-volume technician with elite speed, footwork, angles, and improving power—built on a strong amateur pedigree and rapid pro rise.

Terri Harper (“Belter”, England, southpaw/orthodox switch, age 29, fighting out of Doncaster) is the WBO champion and a three-weight world titlist. She brings veteran durability, ring generalship, body work, and proven toughness in high-stakes fights but has shown vulnerability against elite speed.

This is a young gun vs. seasoned veteran domestic grudge match with genuine bad blood (heated face-offs, shoves, and personal taunts throughout fight week). No prior head-to-head. Dubois fights in front of a raucous home UK crowd on MVP’s landmark all-women’s card, while Harper enters as the experienced but heavy underdog.

Recent Form

Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs, 2-fight win streak):

Dec 19, 2025: UD 10 vs. Camilla Panatta (Kaseya Center, Miami – retained WBC title; dropped opponent in Rd 6).

Mar 7, 2025: MD 10 vs. Bo Mi Re Shin (Royal Albert Hall, London – retained WBC title).

Jan 11, 2025: TD 3/10 vs. Jessica Camara (retained WBC/IBO titles). Dubois has looked increasingly sharp and dominant in title defenses, showcasing elite conditioning and finishing threat.

Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs, 1-fight win streak):

May 23, 2025: UD 10 vs. Natalie Zimmermann (Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster – retained WBO lightweight title on home soil). Harper has bounced back strongly after earlier setbacks (including a 2024 stoppage loss at welterweight), relying on experience and durability in domestic/regional title bouts.

Fight History Summary

Dubois (pro since 2022) has rocketed to world level with just 13 pro bouts, claiming the WBC title in late 2024 and defending it multiple times while remaining unbeaten. Harper (pro since 2017) is a battle-tested veteran with world titles at super feather, lightweight, and welterweight, but carries two losses and two draws against top competition. This unification is the clear biggest test yet for Dubois and a potential career-high statement for Harper.

Injury Report

No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both completed full camps with no setbacks, withdrawals, or medical issues noted in fight-week press conferences or promotional updates. Dubois and Harper appeared healthy and aggressive during the final face-off and presser, with both confirmed medically cleared.

FIGHT ODDS

Terri Harper                        + 700

Caroline Dubois                – 1250

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026

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