Caroline Dubois has been crowned WBC lightweight world champion after Katie Taylor vacated the belt.
Dubois became the interim champion with a unanimous decision victory over Maira Moneo in August and has since requested a title fight with Taylor.
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Watch some of Caroline Dubois’ strongest punches
However, the Irish legend’s decision to relinquish the belt means Dubois inherits the belt and will make her first defense on January 11 – her 24th birthday – against former Canadian world title challenger Jessica Camara in Sheffield, live on Sky Sports.
WBC president Mauricio Suleiman handed the belt to Dubois at the governing body’s annual conference in Hamburg on Wednesday.
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Best of the action from Dubois’ clash with Maira Moneo of Oakwell, Barnsley
“It’s a great honor to be named WBC world champion and to have WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman give me the belt,” said Dubois.
“It’s always been my dream to become a world champion, and this is just the beginning of the journey for me. I’m looking forward to defending my WBC world title on January 11 in Sheffield.”
Since turning pro after competing in the Tokyo Olympics, Dubois has compiled a professional record of 10-0 with five knockout wins.
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Dubois showed her eagerness to face Katie Taylor after her next bout against Maira Moneo
The Londoner, who is the sister of IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, has been largely untroubled in the professional ranks so far, but former world title challenger Camara could provide one of her sternest tests yet.
Dubois’ promoter Ben Shalom said: “We would like to thank WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and the board for upgrading Caroline.
“The WBC lightweight title is up for grabs again and in Caroline the WBC has a champion who can reign for many years to come.
“We are just starting to see her true potential. We believe Caroline will be the future face of women’s boxing.”
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