Caroline Dubois has officially been upgraded to WBC lightweight champion after Katie Taylor vacated the title. Dubois, from London, secured the interim championship in August after a dominant win over Maira Moneo from Uruguay. Taylor, the undisputed light-welterweight champion, has not fought in the lightweight division since 2022, paving the way for Dubois to claim the title.
Caroline Dubois Becomes WBC Lightweight Champion After Katie Taylor Vacates
At just 23 years old, Dubois is already making waves in the boxing world. After calling for a fight with Taylor, the move to vacate the lightweight belt has opened a new chapter for the young British boxer. “It’s always been my dream to become world champion, and this is just the start of the journey for me,” Dubois said after the announcement.
Dubois’ First Title Defense Against Jessica Camara in January
Dubois is set to defend her newly earned WBC title against Jessica Camara of Canada on January 11 in Sheffield. Camara, who boasts 14 wins and 4 losses, is coming off a tough defeat to Kali Reis in 2021 but remains a strong contender for Dubois’ first defense. “I look forward to defending my WBC world title on 11 January in Sheffield,” said Dubois.
The WBC lightweight championship is just the beginning for Dubois. Boxing promoter Ben Shalom is confident that Dubois has the potential to become one of the top faces of women’s boxing. “We are only just starting to see Caroline’s true potential. We believe she will become the future face of women’s boxing,” said Shalom.
Looking Ahead: Dubois’ Rising Career
In the larger context of the Dubois family, this victory mirrors the rise of her brother Daniel Dubois, who was upgraded to IBF heavyweight champion earlier this year after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title. With an undefeated record of 10-0, Caroline Dubois looks set to defend her title and continue her journey to becoming a world-renowned champion in the coming years.
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