Baumgardner Challenges Dubois to Prove Herself Before a Potential Fight

American boxer Alycia Baumgardner believes that Caroline Dubois must continue to build her reputation as a champion before a potential fight between the two can take place. Baumgardner, who is set to defend her unified WBA, WBO, and IBF super-featherweight world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin, thinks that Dubois needs to do more to establish herself as a top contender. Dubois recently defeated Terri Harper to win the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships and has expressed interest in facing Baumgardner. However, Baumgardner is not convinced that Dubois is ready for a high-profile fight, stating that she needs to 'put some more skin in the game' and prove herself as a champion. Baumgardner also mentioned that she has heard rumors that Dubois may be moving up to 147lbs, which she believes is a sign that Dubois is 'ducking' her. Meanwhile, Nakisa Bidarian, the co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters, believes that Dubois should focus on becoming the undisputed champion at lightweight before facing Baumgardner. Bidarian also expressed interest in matching Dubois against Stephanie Han, who is set to face Holly Holm in a rematch for the WBA lightweight title. Baumgardner, on the other hand, may have a potential fight against Caroline Veyre, the WBC belt-holder at 130lbs, if she is successful in her upcoming title defense. Veyre's promoter, Dmitriy Salita, is open to making the fight happen and believes that Veyre has the skills and determination to come out victorious. Most Valuable Promotions, the company founded by Bidarian and social media influencer Jake Paul, is focused on establishing itself as a major player in women's boxing. Bidarian explained that the company's goal is to become the 'reference brand' for women's boxing and to provide a platform for female fighters to showcase their talents. The company has already signed over 45 fighters, including 16 world champions, and is committed to supporting and promoting women's boxing. This weekend's bill at the Madison Square Garden features a number of high-profile fights, including Baumgardner vs Shin and Shadasia Green vs Lani Daniels in a WBO and IBF super-middleweight title unification. A victory for Green could potentially set up a showdown with the undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields.