On Saturday, August 8, 2026, a new champion was crowned in the middleweight division.
- Result: Thibeault def. Robinson (UD, 10)
- Judges: 100-90, 100-90, 100-90
- Division: Middleweight
- Title(s): IBF, WBO, RING Magazine Middleweight Championships
- Location: Caribe Royale Orlando (Orlando, FL)
As an amateur in Canada, Tamm Thibeault captured gold at several major tournaments, including the 2022 IBA World Championship, 2022 Commonwealth Games, and 2023 Pan American Games. Despite her early success, she couldn’t secure a first-place finish at the Olympic Games — losing in the quarterfinals at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Now, as a pro, Thibeault is determined to make up for her previous disappointments by pushing herself to new heights in the professional circuit, bringing home a world title to Saint-Georges, Quebec.
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Tamm Thibeault had a chance to win gold in the pro ranks and seized her opportunity. The Canadian defeated Desley Robinson by unanimous decision to capture Robinson’s IBF and WBO Middleweight Championship. Not only did she win all 10 rounds on all three judges’ scorecards, but she also became the fastest woman to win the division’s RING Magazine Middleweight Championship.
Looking ahead, Thibeault is positioned well for a shot at the division’s undisputed crown in her next fight. Next weekend, on Saturday, August 15, the most decorated women’s boxer of all-time, Claressa Shields, will return to the 160-pound weight class for a shot at WBC and WBA Middleweight Champion Kaye Scott in Atlanta, Georgia. Later this year, Thibeault could return to the ring to fight the winner of the unified title showdown.
