Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is hesitant to face her in the ring later this year. Dubois recently unified the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships by defeating Terri Harper, and has since 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 is confident that she would emerge victorious in a fight against Baumgardner and thinks her rival will struggle against Shin. 'She's fighting an opponent I've already beaten,' Dubois said. 'I want her to win, as she's a big name who does everything right in terms of promotion and buildup.' However, Dubois also acknowledged that Shin will be a tough opponent for Baumgardner. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a high-profile fight. 'She doesn't want the fight,' Dubois stated. 'Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, mine is always brought up. People are calling for a fight between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give the fans what they want.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, just as she did with Harper. 'I'm not playing the villain, I'm just confident and speaking my mind,' Dubois said. If a fight with Baumgardner cannot be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think she's a skilled fighter, but she's dangerous, and that's what makes the fight exciting,' Dubois said. 'I want to continue progressing and be involved in the biggest fights to create a great legacy for myself.'