Baumgardner: Dubois Must Prove Herself Before a Potential Fight

Alycia Baumgardner believes Caroline Dubois needs to further establish her reputation as a champion before she considers a fight against her. 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 for the WBC and WBO lightweight world championship, Dubois expressed interest in facing Baumgardner. However, Baumgardner suggests that Dubois should continue to build her profile and prove herself as a champion before a potential matchup. Baumgardner stated, 'Every fight is a potential fight, but I think Caroline needs to continue building her reputation as a champion.' Dubois's promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, agrees that Dubois should focus on unifying the lightweight division before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner. Meanwhile, Baumgardner could become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight again, with a potential fight against WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre on the horizon.