Caroline Dubois Vs Camila Panatta: Briton Retains WBC Lightweight Crown With Dominant Points Victory

Caroline Dubois successfully defended her WBC lightweight title with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Italy’s Camila Panatta in Miami on Friday. The unbeaten Briton floored Panatta in the sixth round with a sharp right hook, but the challenger showed resilience to beat the count and battle through the remaining frames. Dubois controlled the tempo throughout the 10-round contest, outlanding Panatta with crisp combinations. Judges scored it 99-90 across the board, keeping Dubois’ perfect record intact.

Updated on: 21 December 2025 10:38 am

Camila Panatta, right, embraces Caroline Dubois, left, after Dubois won their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Caroline Dubois, left, and Camila Panatta, right, compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Camila Panatta has ice applied during her WBC lightweight world title fight against Caroline Dubois in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Camila Panatta, left, and Caroline Dubois, right, compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Caroline Dubois, left, and Camila Panatta compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Camila Panatta, left, and Caroline Dubois compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Caroline Dubois, left, and Camila Panatta compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Camila Panatta, left, and Caroline Dubois compete during their WBC lightweight world title fight in Miami. Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky

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Caroline Dubois walks to the ring before her WBC lightweight world title fight against Camila Panatta in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky