Terri Harper calls out world champion ahead of Doncaster homecoming

WBO lightweight champion Terri Harper has called out WBC titleholder Caroline Dubois if she gets past Natalie Zimmermann on Friday night. 

Harper and Zimmermann will meet live on DAZN with the former headlining an exciting fight card in her hometown of Doncaster. 

The defending WBO champion is no stranger to big world title contests but Zimmermann will look to spoil the party at Keepmoat Stadium. 

 

The Belgian is undefeated in her 13 contests as a professional and is not afraid to go the scheduled distance with just three of her wins coming by way of knockout. 

Speaking at Thursday's final press conference, Harper is looking to produce a statement before chasing down British rival Dubois. 

"I just want to start by thanking everyone involved in making this dream come true for me headlining in my home town stadium. It’s such an amazing opportunity and I’m really excited for it, I can’t wait," Harper said. 

"I’ve got the fire in me, the self-belief, the love for boxing. I’m hungry again and if I don’t get a statement win here on Friday night I’ll be disappointed.

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“I don’t know what it is with Caroline Dubois or what her problem is but I honestly can’t wait to get paid to get in that girl’s face. First I’ve got to get past Natalie Zimmerman here on Friday night, then if she wants it next she can have it.”

Harper is not the only Yorkshire star looking to put on a show with Maxi Hughes also set to feature in an exciting clash with Archie Sharp at lightweight. 

 

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