Briton Dubois to fight for 'interim' WBC title

Briton Caroline Dubois will look Maira Moneo for nan WBC 'interim' lightweight world title astatine Barnsley's Oakwell Stadium connected Saturday, 3 August.

Dubois, 23, has besides signed a semipermanent statement pinch promotional outfit Boxxer.

The Londoner – who will put her IBO title connected nan statement against Uruguayan Moneo – is targeting a early bout against undisputed world champion Katie Taylor.

"I’m fresh to denote myself connected nan large stage. I want to beryllium world champion," Dubois said.

"I want to unify nan division. I want to beryllium undisputed and past I want to move up successful weight."

Pound-for-pound prima Taylor holds each 4 recognised world titles successful nan division. The Irishwoman is group to take sides her belts against Amanda Serrano successful November.

“After this fight, I will beryllium connected a collision people pinch Katie Taylor," added Dubois.

"I will beryllium nan interim champion, her mandatory and unless she vacates, we’re fighting next.”

Moneo, 31, has mislaid erstwhile successful 15 master fights.

The title will return spot connected nan undercard of nan British and Commonwealth title fight betwixt super-middleweight Zak Chelli and Callum Simpson astatine Barnsley Football Club's stadium.