'Excited to punch her' - Harper & Dubois make weight
'Excited to punch her' - Harper & Dubois make weightImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Caroline Dubois v Terri Harper is one four world-title fights featuring British boxers taking place at London's Olympia on Easter Sunday ByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalistPublished4 minutes agoTerri Harper told Caroline Dubois she is "excited" to punch her fellow world champion in the face as the Britons made weight for Sunday's unified lightweight world title fight in London.Both fighters looked in tremendous shape as they each stepped on the scales one pound under the 9 st 9 lb (61kg) limit at Olympia, the same venue as fight night.After weighing in, they faced off in the centre of the stage, continuing the verbal sparring that has defined the build-up."I just told her I'm excited to punch her in the face," Harper said.The 29-year-old Doncaster fighter, who holds the WBO belt, has allowed WBC champion Dubois, 25, to do most of the talking.'Turn off my mic' - tensions run high after shovePublished23 hours ago'Only Lauren can match her' - Price in talks to fight ShieldsPublished1 day agoBut Harper has refused to be intimidated, shoving Dubois earlier in the week at a media day and exchanging elbow jostles during Thursday's photo call."The game is over. It's all about tomorrow [Sunday]. It's not about the elbows, it's about the fists," Harper said.A three-weight champion, Harper has previously held titles at featherweight and light-middleweight but says she feels most comfortable at lightweight."I naturally get down to this weight. This morning I woke up on weight, I didn't need to take anything off," she said.Harper's record stands at 16 wins, two losses, and two draws, including fights against Natasha Jonas, Alycia Baumgardner, Cecilia Brækhus and Sandy Ryan.Dubois has 12 wins and one draw but is yet to face a marquee opponent. A victory could set up unific...المصدر: BBC Sport | Source: BBC Sport
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