Thibeault turned pro in December 2024 after representing Canada in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. Had she turned pro earlier, she believed, her path to a world title shot would’ve taken longer because opportunities would've been harder to come by.

Patience proved to be a virtue, as Thibeault (5-0, 3 KOs) delivered a dominant showing in a unanimous decision over Desley Robinson to win the IBF, WBO and The Ring middleweight titles on Saturday. The victory made Thibeault the fastest to win The Ring title.

“I didn't think it would happen this quick,” Thibeault said in her post-fight press conference. “I didn't think that this was possible. And it's only possible because we have MVP here putting us on the platform and allowing us to dream big, right?

“Most people don't know this, but as women, when we box, we're told to get an education. We're told to think of plan B. We're told to think very quickly for life after boxing, and this is just as an amateur, because the opportunities aren't there. Now, that's significantly different.

"I didn't think I'd be here this fast, but I'm very grateful. And at the same time, I've earned it.”

The 6-foot southpaw from Quebec used her significant edge in height and reach to her advantage throughout the 10 rounds. She set the tone early, connecting with multiple blistering left hands. Late in the first round, she sent Robinson (12-4, 4 KOs) reeling into a corner and followed up with a barrage of punches, although the Australian survived. The rest of the fight largely played out with Thibeault, 29, keeping her 38-year-old opponent at the end of her punches as she coasted to a shutout victory.

WBA and WBO middleweight titleholder Kaye Scott is scheduled to face five-division champion and three-division undisputed titleholder Claressa Shields on Saturday at State Farm Arena on DAZN.

While facing the winner of that fight for the undisputed title would be a logical next step for Thibeault, whom she faces next is the least of her worries.

“What's next for me is to go home, be with my animals [and] be with my other half,” Thibeault said. “I think I'm gonna take some rest, and I'm gonna evaluate and see what's next for me. Right now, I don't have to make a decision, and I'm OK with that.”