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Corner Change Before Lightweight Title Defense in Birmingham
Caroline Dubois has parted ways with trainer Shane McGuigan ahead of her upcoming WBC and WBO lightweight world title defense against Amelia Moore. The bout is scheduled for August 29 at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham as part of the MVPW-6 card.
McGuigan had worked in the corner of the 25-year-old Londoner since 2021. During their three-year partnership, Dubois built momentum through victories over Bo Mi Re Shin and Maira Moneo, culminating in April with a unification triumph against Terri Harper to secure two world titles at 135 pounds.
Frustration Over Stalled Unification Bouts
The mandatory defense against Amelia Moore comes after Dubois failed to secure an undisputed lightweight unification clash. Dubois confirmed negotiations broke down with IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan due to excessive financial demands from the Turkish fighter's camp.
Dubois expressed sharp frustration at the delay in unifying the division, noting that Turhan requested unfeasible purse figures. Outside of Turhan, Dubois has also targeted WBA lightweight titlist Stephanie Han and super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner for potential future bouts.
Event Lineup and Fight Details
The August 29 contest will see Dubois face the American challenger over the standard championship distance of 10 two-minute rounds at 135 pounds. The MVPW-6 event features an entirely UK versus USA billing, headlined by the unified welterweight championship match between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron.
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