Filipina boxing sensation Althea Shine Pores is set for the most significant bout of her professional career. She will challenge France's Romaine Moulai for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) women's light flyweight world title on February 7, 2026. The championship clash will take place at the Villa M in Marseille, France.
Pores Returns From Extended Break
The upcoming title fight marks Pores's return to the ring after a considerable hiatus. The Boholana fighter did not compete at all in 2025. Her last appearance was a dominant victory on December 21, 2024, where she stopped Thai contender Pimchanok Thepjanda in the very first round in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
That year, Pores was highly active in pursuit of a domestic crown. She fought twice for the vacant Philippine Games and Amusements Board (GAB) women's light flyweight title. After a split draw against Renz Dacquel in her first attempt, Pores showed resilience. She returned to decisively defeat Maria Theresa Pinili by unanimous decision, finally capturing the national belt.
The Undefeated Champion Awaits
Standing in her way is the reigning IBO champion, Romaine Moulai. The French fighter balances a professional career with continued competition in the amateur ranks as a member of the French national boxing team. Moulai turned professional more recently than Pores but has quickly risen through the ranks.
In 2024, she compiled five impressive wins, earning a shot at the IBO strap. She then seized the vacant IBO women's light-flyweight title in her home country, defeating the more experienced Mexican fighter Silvia Torres by unanimous decision. Moulai defended her momentum with a stoppage victory over Venezuelan Roxana Maria Colmenarez in 2025.
A Clash of Unbeaten Records
The championship bout promises a compelling showdown between two undefeated prospects. Althea Shine Pores, who trains at the PMI Bohol Boxing Gym in Tagbilaran City, holds a professional record of 6 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with two of those victories coming by knockout.
Her opponent, Romaine Moulai, boasts an equally pristine slate of 7 wins and 0 losses, having finished three of her foes inside the distance. The fight represents a major step up for both athletes as they look to claim a world title from a recognized sanctioning body and solidify their status in the competitive light flyweight division.
