Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is hesitant to face her in the ring later this year. Following her victory over Terri Harper to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships, Dubois has been engaging in a war of words with the American boxer. Baumgardner is set to defend her IBF, WBO, and WBA super-featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in New York.
Dubois has expressed her desire to meet Baumgardner in a high-profile match, but thinks her rival may struggle against Shin. Although Dubois hopes Baumgardner wins, she anticipates a tough fight and believes Shin will expose Baumgardner's weaknesses.
Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a bout, stating that the American doesn't want to fight her. The Londoner thinks it's a great match and that they should give the fans what they want. If the fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs.
Dubois finds Turhan to be a dangerous but not particularly skilled opponent, making the potential fight exciting. Her goal is to continue progressing and creating a great legacy for herself, potentially unifying championships again.