Caroline Dubois showcased her boxing prowess against Camilla Panatta, successfully defending her world title in a dominating performance. The match took place at the Kaseya Center, home to the Miami Heat, which has a seating capacity of 20,000. Although the venue was not full, Dubois electrified the audience with her entrance, singing along to Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman.”
Early Dominance by Dubois
Dubois started the fight with confidence, adeptly maneuvering in and out of range. Her southpaw stance enabled her to land effective punches consistently, particularly evident in the third round. The burgeoning skill gap between the two fighters became increasingly clear.
- Round 3: Dubois landed several straight left punches accurately.
- Round 5 & 6: Body shots from Dubois drew approval from the crowd.
Decisive Knockdown
The turning point came in the fifth round when Dubois delivered a well-timed counter punch as Panatta lunged forward. The punch sent the 34-year-old Italian crashing to the canvas. Despite rising quickly, Panatta appeared visibly shaken, struggling to mask the effects of the blow.
Closing Rounds
As the match progressed, Dubois intensified her attacks, skillfully mixing jabs and uppercuts. Panatta, showing signs of fatigue, found it increasingly difficult to respond effectively. Dubois solidly controlled the final rounds, culminating in a unanimous decision victory.
Judges’ Verdict
When the scorecards were revealed, there was little doubt about the outcome. Caroline Dubois retained her world title, solidifying her status as a formidable force in boxing.
