Caroline Dubois was promoted to WBC lightweight world champion after Katie Taylor vacated the belt.
Dubois became interim champion with a unanimous points win over Maira Moneo in August and subsequently called for a title fight with Taylor.
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Watch Caroline Dubois’ hardest punches.
But the Irish legend’s decision to walk away means Dubois will inherit the belt and make her first defense against Canadian former world title challenger Jessica Camara in Sheffield on January 11, her 24th birthday. sky sports.
Dubois received the belt from WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman on Wednesday at the WBC’s annual convention in Hamburg.
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Best action from Barnsley Oakwell’s clash between Maira Moneo and Dubois
“It is a great honor to be promoted to WBC world champion and to have the belt presented to me by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman,” Dubois said.
“Becoming a world champion has always been my dream and this is just the start of the journey for me. I look forward to defending my WBC world title in Sheffield on January 11.”
Dubois turned professional after competing in the Tokyo Olympics and has amassed a professional record of 10-0 with five knockouts.
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Dubois showed her desire to face Katie Taylor after her next match against Maira Moneo.
The Londoner, the sister of IBF heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois, has had little trouble in the professional ranks so far, but former world title challenger Camara could give her one of her stiffest tests.
Dubois’ promoter Ben Shalom said: “We would like to thank WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman and the Board of Directors for upgrading Caroline.
“The WBC lightweight title has been revitalized and in Caroline, the WBC has a champion that can reign for years to come.
“We are just beginning to see her true potential. We believe Caroline will be the future face of women’s boxing.”
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