Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Showdown

Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is hesitant to face her in the ring later this year. Following her recent victory over Terri Harper to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight titles, Dubois has been engaged in a verbal spat 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 wants to meet Baumgardner in a high-profile match, thinks her rival will struggle against Shin. 'She's fighting an opponent I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I want her to win, as she's a big name who does everything right in terms of promotion and buildup.' However, Dubois also expressed her concerns about the difficulty of the upcoming fight, saying, 'Knowing how tough Bo is, I think it will be a hard fight. I think Bo will expose what I know and what I see.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a match, saying, 'She doesn't want the fight. Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, my name comes up in the comments. People are calling for Alycia versus Caroline Dubois. I don't know why we shouldn't give the fans what they want. It's a great fight.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, stating, 'I don't think I'm being a villain. I'm just saying the truth. I'm saying how I feel, and I'm not afraid to say it.' If the fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the current IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think she's a good fighter, but she's a very dangerous fighter. I don't think the fight is hard, but it's a dangerous fight, and that's what makes it exciting,' Dubois said.