Unified super-featherweight world champion Alycia Baumgardner has issued a bold warning to Caroline Dubois, claiming she would “easily pick apart” the British star should their paths cross in the ring. The American, who is widely regarded as the No. 1 women’s boxer in the world, made the declaration ahead of her own upcoming bout, where she will step up a weight class to challenge unbeaten IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan. The high-stakes fight is scheduled for Sunday night in Texas, airing live on Sky Sports at 1.30am UK time on Monday.
Unified champion sets sights on undisputed title after stepping up to face Turhan in Texas
Baumgardner’s comments reignite the intense rivalry with Dubois, who currently holds the WBC, WBO, and The Ring lightweight belts. The tension between the two escalated significantly in August following Dubois’ victory over Amelia Moore in Birmingham, where the fighters exchanged heated words. Dubois previously labeled Baumgardner a “coward,” a remark that has only fueled the anticipation for a potential undisputed championship clash. Baumgardner, however, remains unbothered by the trash talk, maintaining that her superior skill set will prevail in any future encounter.
As Baumgardner prepares to test her mettle against Turhan, who she describes as a “one-way fighter,” the stage is set for a definitive statement on her dominance. Dubois has outlined a clear roadmap to add the WBA title, currently held by Stephanie Han, to her collection before targeting the undisputed belt in 2027. With both champions locked in a verbal and physical battle for supremacy, boxing fans are poised for a blockbuster showdown that could define the next era of women’s lightweight boxing.
Source: Sky Sports
