American boxer Alycia Baumgardner believes that unified lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois needs to demonstrate her capabilities further before a potential fight between them 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, Dubois expressed interest in facing Baumgardner, but the American remains unconvinced. Baumgardner stated that Dubois must continue to establish herself as a champion and "put some more skin in the game" before a fight between them can be considered. Dubois's team, Most Valuable Promoters, suggests that she should focus on becoming undisputed in her division before pursuing a fight with Baumgardner.
Meanwhile, Baumgardner may have another opportunity to become the undisputed champion at super-featherweight, with WBC belt-holder Caroline Veyre expressing interest in a fight.