Althea Shine Pores Suffers Unanimous Decision Loss in IBO Title Fight in France
Althea Shine Pores faced a tough setback in her boxing career as she failed to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Women's light-flyweight title. The bout took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Villa M in Marseille, France, where she was defeated by defending champion Romane Moulai via unanimous decision.
Judges' Scorecards Favor Host Country Boxer
Despite giving her all in the ring, Pores could not overcome the judges' scoring. After ten intense rounds of action, the scorecards heavily favored Moulai. French judge Jerome Lades and Belgian judge Jean Marie Natus both scored the fight 100-90, while another Belgian judge, Olena Pobyvailo, recorded a score of 99-91. All three judges sided with the host country's boxer, highlighting the challenging environment for the Filipino contender.
Pores' Record and Overseas Debut
This loss marks the first defeat in Althea Shine Pores' professional career, bringing her record to 6-1-1 with 2 knockouts. Representing PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions based in Tagbilaran City, this fight was significant as it was her first time competing outside the Philippines. The experience abroad, though ending in defeat, adds a new chapter to her journey in the sport.
Moulai Remains Undefeated
On the other side of the ring, Romane Moulai continues her impressive streak, remaining undefeated with an improved record of 8-0 and 3 knockouts. Her victory solidifies her position as the IBO Women's light-flyweight champion and demonstrates her dominance in the division.
The match showcased the global nature of women's boxing, with fighters from different continents clashing for a prestigious title. For Pores, this bout serves as a learning experience that could shape her future performances in the ring.
