Baumgardner: Dubois Must Prove Herself Before a Potential Fight

Alycia Baumgardner believes Caroline Dubois needs to further establish herself as a champion before a potential match between the two can take place. 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 for the WBC and WBO lightweight world championship, Dubois expressed interest in facing Baumgardner. However, Baumgardner suggests that Dubois must continue to build her reputation and possibly become undisputed at 135lbs before a fight between them can be considered. Baumgardner also mentions that she has heard Dubois may be moving to 147lbs, which she interprets as ducking a potential match. Meanwhile, Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters, recommends that Dubois focus on unifying the lightweight division before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner. Alternatively, Baumgardner could aim to become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight again, with a potential match against WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre. Bidarian's company, Most Valuable Promotions, is working to establish a strong roster of female boxing talent, with the goal of becoming a leading brand in women's boxing.