Caroline Dubois believes Alycia Baumgardner is clearly 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 engaged 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, and Dubois is confident that her rival will struggle in the bout.
Despite this, Dubois hopes Baumgardner emerges victorious, as she sees her as a major name in the sport and a desirable opponent. However, Dubois also made it clear that she thinks Baumgardner is hesitant to face her, stating that every time Baumgardner's name is mentioned, her own name is always brought up in conversation. Dubois is putting pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a fight, saying that it's what the fans want and that it would be a great bout. The Londoner is known for her confidence and verbal sparring, and she shows no signs of backing down.
If a fight with Baumgardner can't be made, Dubois has other options, including a potential bout against Elif Nur Turhan, the current IBF champion at 135lbs. Dubois sees Turhan as a dangerous but not particularly skilled fighter, and believes that a fight against her would be exciting. Ultimately, Dubois is focused on continuing her progression as a boxer and creating a lasting legacy for herself in the sport.