Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is hesitant to face her in the ring, stating that her American counterpart is "most definitely" intimidated. This assertion comes after Dubois unified the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships by defeating Terri Harper. Baumgardner is set to defend her IBF, WBA, and WBO super-featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin, and Dubois hopes she emerges victorious, viewing Baumgardner as a significant name in the sport. However, Dubois anticipates a challenging bout for Baumgardner, expecting Shin to expose weaknesses. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a high-profile match, suggesting that Baumgardner avoids the fight. Dubois argues that the public is eager for this matchup and questions why it shouldn't happen, emphasizing that it's a great opportunity for both fighters. If the bout with Baumgardner cannot be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential fight against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs, which she finds exciting due to Turhan's dangerous fighting style.