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. Following her victory over Terri Harper to unify the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships, Dubois has been exchanging verbal jabs with the American. 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. 'She's fighting one of my past opponents, whom I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I want her to win, as she's a significant name who handles promotions and build-up effectively, making her a desirable opponent.' However, Dubois also noted, 'Knowing how tough Bo is, I think it will be a challenging fight. I think Bo will reveal what I know and see, but I hope Baumgardner can pull through and showcase her skills to win.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a match. 'She doesn't want the fight,' Dubois said. 'Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, my name is constantly brought up in the comments. People are calling for a fight between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give the fans what they want. It's a great fight, and it's up to her promoter and whether she can find the courage to make it happen.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, saying, 'I don't think I'm being a villain; I'm just confident and speaking the truth. I'm not afraid to express my feelings, and if people are triggered by that, it's up to them.' 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. 'I don't think she's a skilled fighter, but she's very dangerous. I don't think the fight would be difficult, but it's exciting due to the danger factor,' Dubois said. 'I want to continue progressing and be involved in the biggest fights, creating a great legacy for myself. I've unified the championships, and I'd love to do it again.'