Caroline Dubois has stated that Alycia Baumgardner is undoubtedly intimidated by the prospect of facing her in the ring later this year. Following her victory over Terri Harper, which unified the WBC and WBO lightweight world championships, Dubois initiated a verbal confrontation 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 expressed her desire to see Baumgardner emerge victorious, acknowledging her as a prominent figure in the sport. However, she also believes that Baumgardner will struggle against Shin.
Dubois is increasing the pressure on Baumgardner to agree to a high-profile match, claiming that her American counterpart is hesitant due to fear. The Londoner asserts that she is not attempting to portray herself as a villain but rather exuding confidence, which she believes is often misinterpreted. If a fight with Baumgardner cannot be arranged, Dubois will consider other options, including a potential match against Elif Nur Turhan, the IBF champion at 135lbs.