Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Dubois recently unified the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships by defeating Terri Harper. Baumgardner, who holds the IBF, WBO, and WBA super-featherweight titles, is set to defend her belts against Bo Mi Re Shin in New York. Dubois has been vocal about her desire to face Baumgardner, but thinks her American counterpart will struggle against Shin. Despite this, Dubois hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious so that their highly anticipated clash can take place. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, stating that the American does not want to face her. Dubois claims that every time Baumgardner's name is mentioned, her own name is always brought up, and that fans are clamoring for the two to face each other. If the fight with Baumgardner cannot be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the current IBF champion at 135lbs. Dubois thinks Turhan is a dangerous fighter, but not a particularly skilled one, and believes that facing her would be an exciting challenge.