Baumgardner Demands More From Dubois Before Agreeing to Fight

Alycia Baumgardner believes Caroline Dubois must prove her worth as a champion before she considers stepping into the ring with her. Baumgardner is set to defend her unified WBA, WBO, and IBF super-featherweight world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin, live on Sky Sports. Dubois recently defeated Terri Harper to become the WBC and WBO lightweight world champion and has called out Baumgardner for a high-profile bout. However, Baumgardner remains unimpressed, stating that Dubois needs to build her reputation as a champion and entertain the crowd before a potential fight can be considered. Baumgardner thinks Dubois is 'ducking' her by considering a move to 147lbs. Meanwhile, Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters, suggests that Dubois should focus on becoming undisputed in her division before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner. Bidarian believes that a fight between Dubois and Stephanie Han would be a more suitable matchup for now. Baumgardner could become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight again if she defeats Shin and then faces WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre. Dmitriy Salita, Veyre's promoter, is confident that his fighter has the skills to defeat Baumgardner and is eager to make the fight happen. Most Valuable Promotions is working to establish itself as the leading brand in women's boxing, with a roster of over 45 fighters, including 16 world champions.