Keys to Victory: Where will Caroline Dubois and Amelia Moore break each other down?

Yet that does not mean the unified 135-pound ruler is looking past her mandatory challenge against Amelia Moore. Dubois puts her WBC and WBO lightweight titles on the line tonight against Moore at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England. The fight will serve as the co-feature to the sixth event of Jake Paul’s MVPW for women. The main card’s headliner pits Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron in a super welterweight unification bout.

At 25, the undefeated Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) has been steadily increasing her star power with each performance, having last dominated past Terri Harper via unanimous decision in April. The younger sister of WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois could inch her way closer to a possible unification clash at lightweight by handling Moore (4-0, 1 KO). The American fighter scored a unanimous decision over Bonnie Hunter in March.

Will Dubois impose her will against yet another opponent, once again proving she’s one of the sport’s best young stars? Or will Moore manufacture a method to pull off a jaw-dropping upset? DAZN News analyzes the Keys to Victory in this championship fight.

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Caroline Dubois’ Keys to Victory

Bring early pressure powered by the jab

Caroline Dubois owns a poking, snappy jab that she can start building pressure behind early into her mandatory defense tonight. Splitting Amelia Moore’s guard with a piston-like jab and corkscrewing it to beam over the American’s defense will immediately tilt the control and pace of the fight in the unified champion’s favor.

Change levels, stab to the body

Moore likes to walk her opponents down. Knowing this, Dubois can opt to change levels — something she already does smoothly — and make steady deposits to the body with the stab jab. Effectively executing this could freeze Moore’s movement and thwart the challenger’s forward progress each time the stab to the midsection lands flush.

Set Moore up for a big left hand

Though Moore is determined to close the gap, her movements can get increasingly plodding as her fights head into deep waters. That should give a skilled sweet scientist like Dubois time to set Moore up for a big left hand. After all, the southpaw dropped Terri Harper with the calculated shot. Moore, who is also taller and slower than Dubois, could be ripe to the same punch if the champ properly sets it up.

Amelia Moore’s Keys to Victory

Walk Dubois down behind the jab

The best way for Amelia Moore to stand up to Caroline Dubois’ jab is with a jab of her own. While Dubois throws the stick with rhythm and spring to her step, the American’s jab is more of a blunt offering. If she can make the unified champ respect it, Moore can walk Dubois down with less static along the way.

Take educated chances with the right hand

Dubois is sharp and quick with both her hand speed and footwork. One errant overcommitment or whiff with an attempt from Moore and Dubois will certainly make her pay with an angled retort. Therefore, it is imperative that Moore makes her attempts, especially with the right hand, educated chances. She doesn’t exercise caution and her aggression might be turned against her, effectively ending her shot of an upset.

Don’t fall victim to the moment

Moore had all four of her pro fights in the New England region of the United States. This fight against the unified champ Dubois in Birmingham, England, and live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the US, easily marks the best opponent on the biggest platform that Moore has ever experienced.

It’s easier said than done, but Moore can ill afford to wither to the bright lights of the moment. She must pace herself every two-minute round, while keeping her composure at all times. Letting Dubois rattle her at any point or letting her own alertness slip, and the champ will likely cruise.

Who has the edge in Dubois vs. Moore?

Analysis: DAZN News’ Mark Lelinwalla

Although Amelia Moore will prove to be a gritty challenger, I see Caroline Dubois breaking her down with speed, crisp punching and precise positioning en route to a points win. Subsequently, she can take another step toward a possible unification with IBF lightweight titleholder Elif Nur Turhan or welcome unified super featherweight queen Alycia Baumgardner up to 135 pounds for a mega fight.

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