Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Dubois recently unified the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships by defeating Terri Harper and has since 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 meet Baumgardner in a high-profile match but thinks her rival will struggle against Shin.
'She's fighting one of my past opponents, someone I've already beaten,' Dubois stated. 'I want her to win, as she's a prominent figure who knows how to promote and build up a fight, which is why people want to face her.' However, Dubois also noted that she thinks Shin will be a tough opponent for Baumgardner. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, saying, 'She doesn't want the fight.
Every time Alycia Baumgardner's name is mentioned, people associate her with me. They're calling for a match between us, and I don't see why we shouldn't give the fans what they want.
It's a great fight, but it's up to her promoter and whether she can find the courage to agree to it.' Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, stating that she's not playing the villain but rather being confident and truthful. If the fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including facing other champions at lightweight, such as Stephanie Han, Holly Holm, or Elif Nur Turhan.
She expressed interest in boxing Turhan next, saying, 'I don't think she's a skilled fighter, but she's dangerous, and that's what makes the fight exciting.' Dubois aims to continue her progression, be involved in the biggest fights, and create a great legacy for herself.