Dubois Claims Baumgardner is Intimidated by Potential Fight

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 has expressed her desire to meet Baumgardner in a high-profile match but thinks her rival will struggle against Shin. Despite this, Dubois wants Baumgardner to win, acknowledging her as a significant name in the sport. However, Dubois also stated that she doesn't think Baumgardner wants to fight her, suggesting that every time Baumgardner's name is mentioned, hers is also brought up, and that fans are calling for the two to face each other. Dubois is putting pressure on Baumgardner to agree to the fight, saying it's what the fans want and that it would be a great match. If the fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. Dubois described Turhan as a dangerous but not particularly skilled fighter, making for an exciting match. Ultimately, Dubois is focused on continuing her progression and creating a lasting legacy in the sport.