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 and has since been engaging in a war of words 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, and Dubois is confident that her rival will struggle in the bout. Despite this, Dubois hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, as she sees her as a significant name in the sport and a potential future opponent. Dubois has made it clear that she wants to face Baumgardner in a high-profile match, but thinks her American counterpart is hesitant to agree to the fight. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner, stating that the American does not want the fight and is using the excuse that there are bigger fights available elsewhere. However, Dubois points out that whenever Baumgardner's name is mentioned, her own name is always brought up in the comments, and she believes that the fans want to see the two boxers face each other. Dubois is not afraid to speak her mind and will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, saying that she is confident in her abilities and is not trying to be a villain, but rather is simply stating her truth. If the fight with Baumgardner cannot be made, Dubois has other options available, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the current IBF champion at 135lbs. Dubois sees Turhan as a dangerous but not particularly skilled opponent and believes that a fight against her would be exciting. Ultimately, Dubois wants to continue progressing in her career, be involved in the biggest fights, and create a lasting legacy for herself in the world of boxing.