French-born Canadian Caroline Veyre, fighting in Michigan for the fourth straight time, will face Delfine Persoon for the vacant WBC World Super Featherweight Title in a co-main event leading up to the Joshua Pagan vs. Bryan Jimenez main event on Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids.
The event at GLC Live at 20 Monroe is promoted by Salita Promotions, and will stream on the global home of boxing, DAZN. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster’s website.
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The WBC title on the line was vacated by Alycia Baumgardner in late 2025 and carries added weight after Persoon’s prior challenge for the belt ended in a no contest due to an accidental head clash. With the lineage unresolved, both fighters enter the matchup intent on delivering a definitive outcome in Grand Rapids.
As momentum builds across multiple divisions, the Veyre–Persoon matchup reflects Salita Promotions’ continued efforts to deliver high-level championship boxing in Michigan and the rising profile of women’s boxing.
For Veyre (10-1), the opportunity represents more than a chance to claim a world title. Preparing for the most demanding fight of her professional career, the Canadian prospect has approached camp with precision, discipline and an understanding of what defeating a seasoned opponent like Persoon (50-3, 20 KOs) would signify at the world level.
“Delfine is the kind of fighter you don’t get credit for beating unless you truly earn it,” said Veyre. “So beyond the belt, it would mean I proved to myself without any excuses that my level belongs at the top. Not one good night. The real level.”
Veyre described this camp as a departure from previous preparations, noting a sharper focus and a reduced margin for error as she transitions into championship rounds.
“It feels more deliberate,” Veyre said. “Last camp was about building momentum. This one is about precision. Every round, every drill, every sparring day has a purpose because the margin is smaller at this level.”
With ten rounds and a world championship at stake, Veyre has emphasized control and composure across all aspects of her training, from pacing to decision-making under pressure.
“Three things: discipline, pace, and decision-making,” Veyre said. “At world level, you can’t give away rounds, you can’t get impatient, and you can’t let emotion choose your shots. I’ve focused on controlling the fight, distance, rhythm, and resets. If I control those, I make her fight my fight.”
Veyre says her mindset has narrowed rather than expanded as fight night approaches.
“Execution,” Veyre said. “That’s it. I’m not chasing a moment. I’m chasing a performance.” The scale of the opportunity has also revealed a heightened sense of calm throughout camp, something Veyre views as a competitive advantage.
“We’ve emphasized composure and problem-solving,” Veyre said. “Ten rounds isn’t about being perfect. It’s about adjusting fast and staying disciplined.”
The February 10 event marks Salita Promotions’ third consecutive boxing card in Michigan, continuing the promotion’s ongoing efforts to reestablish the state as a destination for high-level professional boxing.
Under the leadership and vision of Dmitriy Salita, Salita Promotions in partnership with DAZN has steadily brought boxing events back to Michigan, pairing local talent with meaningful championship opportunities and drawing renewed attention to the region’s boxing infrastructure.
The Grand Rapids card headlined by native Joshua Pagan (14-0, 5 KOs) builds on that momentum, reinforcing Michigan’s growing presence on the national boxing calendar.