Baumgardner Challenges Dubois to Prove Herself Before a Potential Fight

Alycia Baumgardner claims that Caroline Dubois needs to further establish her reputation as a champion before she considers a fight against the unified lightweight world champion. 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 expressed interest in facing Baumgardner, but the American fighter believes Dubois must continue to build her profile and prove herself as a champion. Baumgardner suggests that Dubois should focus on becoming undisputed at 135lbs before calling her out for a fight, emphasizing that she has already done her part by becoming undisputed and putting on great shows. Meanwhile, Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters, recommends that Dubois should first clean up the division and become close to undisputed before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner. Bidarian also highlights the potential for a matchup between Dubois and Stephanie Han, who is set to face Holly Holm in a rematch for the WBA lightweight title. Additionally, Baumgardner could become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight again, with WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre expressing interest in a fight. Dmitriy Salita, Veyre's promoter, believes that Veyre has the skills and determination to come out victorious against Baumgardner. Most Valuable Promotions is working to establish a strong roster of talent in women's boxing, with a goal of becoming the reference brand for the sport.