Baumgardner Demands More from Dubois Before Potential Showdown

Alycia Baumgardner believes Caroline Dubois needs to further establish herself as a champion before a potential fight between the two can take place. Baumgardner is set to defend her unified WBA, WBO, and IBF super-featherweight world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin. Following her recent victory over Terri Harper, Dubois called out Baumgardner, but the American remains unimpressed, suggesting Dubois must continue to build her reputation as a champion. Baumgardner stated, 'Every fight is a potential fight, but Caroline needs to continue building who she is as a champion.' Dubois's promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, agrees that Dubois should focus on becoming undisputed at 135lbs before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner. Meanwhile, Baumgardner could become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight again, with WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre expressing interest in a fight. Bidarian's Most Valuable Promotions is working to establish a strong roster of female boxing talent, with the goal of becoming the reference brand for women's boxing.