Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) and Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs) will clash in a bad-tempered world championship unification fight this weekend.
Dubois’ WBC belt and Harper’s WBO title will be up for grabs in London.
There is also personal animosity riding on the fight, after a heated build-up which represents the promotional debut in the UK of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
When is Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper?
The fight takes place on Easter Sunday, April 5, a day after Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder’s fight.
Dubois and Harper will meet at London’s Kensington Olimpia.
How to watch Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper in the UK?
Dubois vs. Harper will be broadcasted in the UK by Sky Sports, as per their new deal with MVP to cover women’s boxing.
The event begins at 7 p.m. on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
Ring-walk times for Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper
The ring-walks are expected at approximately 10 p.m.
What’s at stake?
Dubois puts her 13-fight unbeaten record, and her WBC lightweight championship on the line.
Harper’s WBO gold is also at stake — but these women are also fighting to settle a personal grudge.
Dubois called Harper “pathetic,” Harper accused Dubois of being a “bully.”
Harper has said: “I don’t like rude people. I don’t like bullies. That’s the vibe she gives me. She just rubs me up the wrong way.”
There is also much at stake for MVP, the promotional company co-founded by Jake Paul. His women’s boxing division MVPW has launched a new affiliation with Sky Sports to broadcast UK and US-based shows.
Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper undercard
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Ellie Scotney vs. Mayelli Flores — IBF, WBC & WBO world super bantamweight titles
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Chantelle Cameron vs. Michaela Kotaskova — WBO world super welterweight title
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Irma Garcia vs. Emma Dolan — IBF world super flyweight title
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Shannon Courtenay vs. Sasha Booker Gemma
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Paige Richardson vs. Johana Rajmont
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Elizabeth Oshoba vs. Chelsey Arnell
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Harvey Smith vs. Juan Aberto Batista
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Arjon Basi vs. Jake Price
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Chloe Watson vs. Teresa Makinen
