Caroline Dubois, the reigning unified lightweight world champion, has intensified her calls for a boxing match with Alycia Baumgardner after a heated exchange between the two fighters at a recent event in Birmingham. Dubois, who recently retained her WBC and WBO titles by outpointing Amelia Moore in August, had a verbal confrontation with Baumgardner at the BP Pulse Live arena. Baumgardner, who is undefeated and a former undisputed super-featherweight champion, is set to face Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight title in November. If Baumgardner wins that fight, Dubois has expressed interest in a unification bout with her.
In an interview with The Independent, Dubois explained that she anticipated some tension with Baumgardner, especially since the American was in attendance to promote her upcoming fight. However, Dubois emphasized that she respected Baumgardner’s decision not to approach her during her own fight week. After the bout, Dubois said the argument between them "boiled over," and she criticized Baumgardner for what she perceives as arrogance in entering her division.
Dubois, who is 25 years old, has also indicated she would prefer the potential fight to take place in the UK. She mentioned the O2 Arena in London as an ideal venue, noting its significance to her as someone from Southeast London. Dubois envisions a high-profile matchup that would draw large crowds and showcase her dominance in the lightweight division.
The potential bout between Dubois and Baumgardner has generated interest in the boxing world, with both fighters representing top talent in their weight class. Dubois is eager to have the fight take place on her home turf, where she hopes to solidify her status as the best in the division.
Dubois and Baumgardner's Rivalry Intensifies Amidst Calls for a Unification Fight
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