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Dubois Unifies Lightweight Titles, Drops Bloodied Harper

Caroline Dubois defeated Terri Harper, outpointing her and scoring a knockdown in the sixth round to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight titles at London's Olympia. Judges scored 98‑91, 97‑92, 98‑91 in Dubois's favor.

Dubois floored a bloodied Harper with a jab and left hook in the sixth round, then continued to dominate. Judges awarded Dubois 98‑91, 97‑92, 98‑91, giving her the WBC and WBO lightweight belts.

The bout took place at Olympia, the historic venue in London, marking the first UK show by Most Valuable Promotions. Dubois now holds an unbeaten record of 13‑0‑1, while Harper falls to 16‑3‑2.