Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Showdown

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 fight Baumgardner, but thinks her opponent will struggle against Shin. 'She's fighting one of my past opponents, someone I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I want her to win, as she's a big name who knows how to promote a fight and build hype.' However, Dubois also expressed concerns about the difficulty of the upcoming bout, saying, 'Knowing how tough Bo is, I think it will be a challenging fight. I think Bo will reveal what I already know, but I hope Baumgardner can utilize her skills to win.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, stating, 'She doesn't want to fight me. Every time Alycia Baumgardner is mentioned, my name comes up in the comments. 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, saying, 'I'm not playing the villain, I'm just confident. I'm being myself, and I'm not afraid to speak my mind.' If a fight with Baumgardner can't be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think Turhan is 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, creating a lasting legacy for myself.'