"Caroline Dubois scored a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper, winning the WBO world lightweight title to add to her WBC crown, with scores of 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91."
"Dubois stated, '100% that's the plan. I only want big fights from now on. I've got two more fights this year and I want to make them two of the biggest.'"
"'It was never personal for me. It was always personal for Terri. I'm a fighter and I'm an entertainer, I put myself out there to show up for you guys.'"
"Dubois enjoyed the better of the close-quarter action, delivering a series of body blows and a solid right hook, ultimately flooring Harper in the sixth round."
Caroline Dubois secured the WBO world lightweight title alongside her WBC crown with a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper. The fight ended with scores of 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91. Dubois initially struggled but floored Harper in the sixth round, leading to a dominant performance. She expressed her desire for big fights moving forward, stating her plan to unify the division. Despite pre-fight tensions, Dubois maintained that the rivalry was more personal for Harper than for herself, emphasizing her role as an entertainer in the sport.
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