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 engaging 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 fight Baumgardner in a high-profile match, but thinks her rival may struggle against Shin. 'She's fighting one of my past opponents, whom I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I hope she wins, as she's a prominent figure in the sport and knows how to promote herself.' However, Dubois also noted that she thinks Shin will give Baumgardner a tough time, saying, 'I think Bo will expose what I know and what I see, but I hope Baumgardner can utilize her skills to win.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, saying, 'She doesn't want to face me. Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, people bring up my name. They're calling for a fight between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give the fans what they want.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, stating, 'I don't think I'm being a villain; I'm just confident and speaking my mind. I'm not afraid to express my feelings, even if it triggers some people.' If a fight with Baumgardner can't be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. 'I don't think Turhan is a skilled fighter, but she's dangerous, and that's what makes the fight exciting,' Dubois said. 'I want to continue progressing and be involved in the biggest fights to create a great legacy for myself.'