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 engaged 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 hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, but thinks Shin will give her a tough fight.
'She's taking on an opponent I've already beaten,' Dubois said. 'I want her to win, as she's a big name who does everything right in terms of promotion and buildup.' However, Dubois also stated, 'I think it will be a hard fight, and Bo will expose what I know and see.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a high-profile bout.
'She doesn't want the fight,' Dubois claimed. 'Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, mine is always brought up.
People are calling for a fight between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give them what they want.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, saying, 'I'm not being a villain, I'm just confident and speaking the truth.' If a fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think she's 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 great legacy for myself.'