Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

Caroline Dubois has expressed her belief that Alycia Baumgardner is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Following her recent victory over Terri Harper, which unified 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, and Dubois has stated that she hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, as it would set the stage for a high-profile clash between the two. However, Dubois also believes that Baumgardner will struggle against Shin, citing the toughness of her opponent. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, claiming that her American rival is hesitant due to fear. Dubois argues that the fight is what the fans want and would be a great matchup, but it remains to be seen if Baumgardner's promoter, MVP, will agree to the bout. If the fight with Baumgardner cannot be made, Dubois has other options, including potential matches against Stephanie Han, Holly Holm, or Elif Nur Turhan, who holds the IBF championship at 135lbs. Dubois has expressed interest in facing Turhan next, describing her as a dangerous but not particularly skilled fighter. Ultimately, Dubois aims to continue her progression and create a lasting legacy in the sport by participating in the biggest fights and unifying championships.