Most Valuable Promotions Secures Boxing Phenom Caroline Dubois, Igniting Anticipation for Miami Showdown
In a seismic shift within the boxing world, undefeated WBC lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois has officially inked a promotional deal with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), dramatically raising the profile of the already highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight card. The 24-year-old British sensation is set to make her promotional debut and defend her coveted WBC title against Italy's Camila Panatta on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This blockbuster event, featuring the clash between Paul and two-time unified heavyweight world champion Joshua, will stream live worldwide on Netflix.
Dubois's signing with MVP marks a pivotal moment in her burgeoning career and a significant strategic coup for Paul's promotional outfit. Widely regarded as one of boxing's brightest young talents, Dubois brings immediate championship prestige and an unblemished professional record of 11-0-1 (5 KOs) to the MVP roster.
A Strategic Move for "The Face of Women's Boxing"
Caroline Dubois's decision to align with Most Valuable Promotions follows a period of intense courtship and negotiations, ultimately seeing her depart from her previous promoter, Ben Shalom's Boxxer. Her move signals a clear intent to accelerate her global reach and pursue her ambitious goal of becoming "the face of women's boxing."
Expressing her aspirations, Dubois stated, "Signing with MVP is the next step in my career. I'm proud to be under their roster, and I believe they will be able to help me on my quest for greatness." She further solidified her mission, declaring, "The mission must be to become the face of women's boxing."
MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian echoed this sentiment, describing Dubois as "the most coveted free agent in women's boxing." Her arrival significantly strengthens MVP's commitment to building a formidable roster of elite female fighters, a strategy that has seen them previously sign world champions like Ellie Scotney, Alycia Baumgardner, and Chantelle Cameron. Bidarian also confirmed plans for Dubois to compete in a major MVP event in the United Kingdom in early 2026, indicating a long-term vision for her career development under the new banner.
Dubois's Impressive Pedigree and Unification Ambitions
Caroline Dubois's journey to the top of the lightweight division has been nothing short of exceptional. Her amateur career was marked by dominance, including a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, becoming England's first World Youth Champion, and securing four European Youth Championship titles. She also earned the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2019 and represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, reaching the quarter-finals.
Since turning professional in February 2022, Dubois has quickly ascended the ranks. She captured the vacant IBO lightweight world title in September 2023, followed by the WBC interim lightweight belt in August 2024. Her interim title was then elevated to full WBC lightweight world champion status in December 2024. She successfully defended her title against Bo Mi Re Shin in March 2025 by majority decision.
Despite her rapid rise and two successful title defenses, Dubois has faced challenges in securing high-profile unification bouts. With Terri Harper holding the WBO belt, Stephanie Han the WBA title, and Elif Nur Turhan recently capturing the IBF title, Dubois's move to MVP is seen as a strategic step to overcome these hurdles and pursue her goal of unifying the lightweight division.
Raising the Stakes for Paul vs. Joshua
The addition of Caroline Dubois to the December 19 card injects even more star power and competitive depth into an event already drawing global attention due to the highly anticipated clash between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Paul himself acknowledged the significance of the signing, humorously stating on X, "All I want is a fair fight. Even the odds. Joshua brought in Usyk. So only right I bring in Dubois. Had to be done."
This statement, while playful, underscores the promotional value and competitive edge Dubois brings. Her presence on the undercard, defending a world title against Camila Panatta (8-2-1, 1 KO), enhances the overall spectacle and broadcast appeal of the event, which will be streamed live on Netflix. The event is poised to be a significant moment for women's boxing, offering Dubois a massive platform to showcase her skills to a global audience and further establish her as a dominant force in the sport.
With this strategic signing, Most Valuable Promotions continues to solidify its position as a major player in the boxing landscape, particularly in the women's divisions, while Caroline Dubois embarks on a new chapter aimed at achieving unparalleled greatness and becoming the undisputed face of women's boxing.
