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 face Baumgardner in a high-profile match, but thinks her rival may struggle against Shin. 'She's fighting an opponent I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I want her to win, as she's a big name who does everything right in terms of promotion and buildup.' However, Dubois also noted that she thinks the fight will be tough for Baumgardner, saying, 'Knowing how tough Bo is, I think it will be a hard fight. I think Bo will expose what I know and what I see.' Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, saying, 'She doesn't want the fight. Every time you hear Alycia Baumgardner's name, my name is constantly mentioned in the comments. People are calling for Alycia versus Caroline Dubois. I don't know 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 saying the truth. I'm saying how I feel, and I'm not afraid to say it.' If a fight with Baumgardner cannot 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 good fighter, but she's a very dangerous fighter. I don't think the fight is a hard fight, but I think it's a dangerous fight. That's what makes it exciting,' Dubois said.