Katie Taylor relinquishes WBC lightweight world title with Caroline Dubois promoted

Katie Taylor steps down

Katie Taylor, the 38-year-old boxing sensation, has decided to vacate her WBC lightweight world title. This move comes after holding the prestigious title since 2019 and becoming the undisputed champion at 135lbs by defeating Delfine Persoon.

Caroline Dubois rises to the occasion

Caroline Dubois, the 23-year-old rising star, has been upgraded from interim champion to the rightful holder of the WBC lightweight world title. Dubois earned this promotion after securing a unanimous points victory over Maira Moneo in August.

Future plans

With Taylor's departure from the lightweight division, Dubois was set to be her next mandatory challenger. However, Dubois remains optimistic about her boxing career, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to forge her legacy without necessarily needing to face Taylor in the ring.

Exciting times ahead

Looking ahead, Dubois is scheduled to defend her title against Jessica Camara on her 24th birthday in January. Her promoter, Ben Shalom, believes that Dubois has the potential to dominate the women's boxing scene for years to come, positioning her as the future face of the sport.

Desire to fight Taylor

Despite Taylor's decision to relinquish the title, Dubois had previously voiced her eagerness to face the boxing veteran. Accusing Taylor of "hoarding the belt," Dubois emphasized the importance of either facing Taylor or seeing her vacate the title to allow other contenders to progress in their careers.