Caroline Dubois has expressed her belief that Alycia Baumgardner is fearful of a potential fight between the two later this year. Following her unification of the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships after defeating Terri Harper, Dubois has been vocal about her desire to face Baumgardner. Baumgardner is set to defend her IBF, WBO, and WBA super-featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in New York. Dubois has stated that she hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, as she sees Baumgardner as a significant name in the sport and a desirable opponent.
However, Dubois also believes that Shin will pose a tough challenge for Baumgardner. The Londoner has been increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, suggesting that Baumgardner is hesitant due to fear. Dubois emphasized that she is confident in her abilities and is not trying to be a villain, but rather is expressing her genuine feelings about the potential matchup. If a fight with Baumgardner cannot be arranged, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs.