Caroline Dubois has expressed her belief that Alycia Baumgardner is intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Following her unification of the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships after defeating Terri Harper, Dubois has engaged in a verbal spat 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, who has made her desire to face Baumgardner clear, thinks her rival will struggle against Shin. Although Dubois hopes Baumgardner wins, she anticipates a tough fight due to Shin's toughness. The Londoner is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a bout, stating that Baumgardner does not want the fight and is using the excuse of pursuing bigger fights elsewhere.
However, Dubois notes that her name is consistently mentioned alongside Baumgardner's, and she believes it is a great fight that the fans want to see. Dubois will continue to verbally challenge Baumgardner, citing her confidence as the reason for her assertive comments. If the fight with Baumgardner cannot be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs. Dubois views Turhan as a dangerous but not particularly skilled fighter and is eager to continue her progression and create a lasting legacy in the sport.