Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Following her victory over Terri Harper to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships, Dubois has 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. Dubois has expressed her desire to fight Baumgardner in a high-profile match, but thinks her rival may 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 acknowledged that the fight will be challenging for Baumgardner, saying, 'I think Bo will expose what I know and see, but I hope Alycia can pull through and win with her skills.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, claiming that her American rival doesn't want to face her. 'Every time Alycia Baumgardner is mentioned, my name comes up in the comments,' Dubois said. 'People are calling for a fight between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give the fans what they want.
It's a great fight, but it's up to her promoter and whether she can find the courage to do it.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, stating that she's confident in her abilities and not afraid to speak her mind. If a fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think she's a good fighter, but she's very dangerous,' Dubois said. 'I want to continue my progression and be involved in the biggest fights to create a great legacy for myself.'