Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper meet at Olympia London on Sunday 5 April 2026 in a WBC and WBO lightweight unification bout. The all-British clash headlines MVPW-01, the inaugural event from Most Valuable Promotions’ new women’s boxing platform, on a card featuring four world title fights and eight women’s bouts out of ten. Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) puts her WBC belt on the line against the experienced Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs), who defends her WBO title, with the winner taking a major step towards undisputed status at 135 pounds.
What is Dubois vs Harper?
Dubois vs Harper is a WBC and WBO lightweight unification fight, bringing together two of Britain’s leading women boxers in what is the most significant bout in the 135-pound division this year. The winner will hold two of the four major world titles and position herself as the dominant force at lightweight.
The bout headlines MVPW-01, the first event staged by Most Valuable Promotions’ dedicated women’s boxing platform, MVPW. Backed by a multi-year broadcast deal with ESPN in the United States and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, the card is designed to showcase women’s boxing at the highest level. Eight of the ten scheduled bouts are women’s contests, with four world title fights on the bill.
The co-main event is equally significant: Ellie Scotney (11-0) defends her IBF, WBC, and WBO super bantamweight titles against WBA champion Mayelli Flores in a bid to become undisputed at 122 pounds. Former undisputed super lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron (21-1, 8 KOs) also features, moving up two weight classes to challenge for the vacant WBO super welterweight title against Michaela Kotaskova (11-0-2).
When is Dubois vs Harper?
The event takes place on Sunday 5 April 2026. The main card begins at 7:00pm BST (2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT). Ring walks for the main event are expected at approximately 10:00pm BST (5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT), though the exact timing will depend on the pace of the undercard.
Where is Dubois vs Harper?
The fight takes place at Olympia London in Kensington, west London. Originally built as the National Agricultural Hall and opened in 1886, Olympia has undergone a major redevelopment and now hosts concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events. The Grand Hall can accommodate around 4,000 spectators in a boxing configuration.
Olympia has a notable boxing history. Freddie Welsh defeated Willie Ritchie there over 20 rounds in 1914 to claim the world lightweight title, while Chris Eubank stopped Gary Stretch in six rounds to defend his WBO middleweight title at the venue in 1991. Chris Eubank Jr also won the IBO super middleweight title at Olympia in 2017. The venue is well connected by public transport, with Kensington (Olympia) station served by the London Overground and District line.
Key Contenders
Caroline Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KOs) turned professional in February 2022 after a decorated amateur career that included a Youth Olympic gold medal, World Youth Championship title, and four European Youth Championship titles. The 25-year-old southpaw from London, younger sister of former heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois, won the IBO lightweight title in September 2023 before claiming the WBC interim belt in August 2024 and being elevated to full WBC champion in December 2024. Known as “Sweet Caroline”, she combines speed, footwork, and sharp counterpunching. Her only blemish is a technical draw against Jessica Camara in January 2025, caused by an accidental clash of heads.
Terri Harper (16-2-2, 6 KOs) brings a wealth of experience across multiple weight classes. The 29-year-old from Denaby Main, South Yorkshire, became the second British woman after Nicola Adams to win a major world championship when she defeated Eva Wahlstrom for the WBC super featherweight title in 2020. Known as “Belter”, she has since campaigned at super featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and light middleweight. Harper won the WBO lightweight title in September 2024 and successfully defended it against Natalie Zimmermann in May 2025. Her two professional losses came by stoppage: a fourth-round TKO against Alycia Baumgardner in November 2021 and a fourth-round retirement loss to Sandy Ryan in March 2024.
Dubois enters as the betting favourite, with her youth, speed, and unbeaten record giving her the edge in most assessments. However, Harper’s experience across four weight divisions and her durability make her a dangerous opponent. This is the first time the two have met professionally.
Full Fight Card
The MVPW-01 card features ten bouts, including four world title contests:
Main Card
- Caroline Dubois (c) vs Terri Harper (c) – WBC/WBO lightweight unification, 10 rounds
- Ellie Scotney (c) vs Mayelli Flores (c) – IBF/WBA/WBC/WBO super bantamweight unification (undisputed), 10 rounds
- Chantelle Cameron vs Michaela Kotaskova – Vacant WBO super welterweight title, 10 rounds
- Irma Garcia (c) vs Emma Dolan – IBF super flyweight title defence, 10 rounds
Undercard
- Shannon Courtenay vs Sasha Booker – Bantamweight
- Chloe Watson vs Teresa Makinen – Bantamweight
- Elizabeth Oshoba vs Chelsey Arnell – Super featherweight
- Gemma Paige Richardson vs Johana Rajmont – Lightweight
- Harvey Smith vs Juan Alberto Batista – Super bantamweight
- Arjon Basi vs Jake Price – Junior middleweight
How to Watch
United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, live from 7:00pm BST. The event is also available via streaming on NOW with a Sky Sports pass.
United States and Canada: ESPN+ will stream the full card live, with coverage beginning at 2:00pm ET. The broadcast is part of a landmark multi-year deal between Most Valuable Promotions and ESPN for MVPW events through 2028.
Australia: Available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel (Fox Sports and Main Event channels).
The broadcast deal between MVPW and both Sky Sports and ESPN represents a significant investment in women’s boxing, with the platforms committed to regular live coverage of women’s world title fights going forward.
History and Records
The lightweight division in women’s boxing has grown in prominence over the past decade, driven by fighters willing to cross divisions and unify titles. Katie Taylor’s reign as undisputed lightweight champion from 2019 to 2022 raised the profile of the weight class, and the division has remained competitive since.
Dubois and Harper both represent different aspects of British women’s boxing history. Dubois is part of a new generation of fighters who came through the elite amateur system following the inclusion of women’s boxing at the 2012 Olympics. Harper, by contrast, turned professional in 2019 with a limited amateur background but quickly established herself, winning her first world title in just her eleventh fight. She was only the second British woman to hold a major world championship, following Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams.
This is the first lightweight unification bout between two British fighters in the women’s professional era, adding further significance to the occasion.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for Dubois vs Harper at Olympia London are available from Ticketmaster, starting at £40. The event is promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and tickets can also be found via the Olympia London website. Given the significance of the card, which features four world title bouts, demand has been high and fans are advised to purchase early. The venue’s Grand Hall is expected to hold around 4,000 for this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dubois vs Harper start?
The main card begins at 7:00pm BST on Sunday 5 April 2026. Ring walks for the main event are expected at approximately 10:00pm BST.
Where is Dubois vs Harper being held?
The fight takes place at Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14.
How can I watch Dubois vs Harper?
In the UK, the fight is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. In the US, it streams on ESPN+. In Australia, it is available on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Who holds which title?
Caroline Dubois holds the WBC lightweight title. Terri Harper holds the WBO lightweight title. The winner will unify both belts.