Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

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 exchanging verbal jabs 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, who has already beaten Shin, hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, but anticipates a tough fight. The Londoner is ramping up the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a high-profile bout, suggesting that Baumgardner's promoter and her own courage are the only obstacles to making the fight happen. Dubois remains confident in her abilities and is not afraid to express her opinions, even if it means being seen as the villain. If a fight with Baumgardner cannot be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan, whom she considers a dangerous but not particularly skilled opponent.