Alycia Baumgardner Dismisses Potential Fight with Caroline Dubois After Retaining Titles
American boxer Alycia Baumgardner stated that British boxer Caroline Dubois needs to prove more before a potential fight. This came after Baumgardner retained her junior lightweight world titles in a bout at Madison Square Garden. She expressed interest in fights against Taylor or Serrano instead.
bbc.co.ukAmerican boxer Alycia Baumgardner stated that British boxer Caroline Dubois has more to prove before the two unified champions could fight. Baumgardner made the statement early Saturday morning after retaining her WBA, WBO and IBF junior lightweight world titles. She won against Bo Mi Re Shin in a 10-round bout at Madison Square Garden that started well past midnight.
Title Defense Details
The fight involved a controlled performance by Baumgardner over three-minute rounds.
Baumgardner indicated interest in bouts with Taylor or Serrano. A British stablemate of Dubois described a potential Baumgardner-Dubois fight as 'best versus best'.
Background on Fighters
Baumgardner holds multiple titles in the junior lightweight division.
Dubois is a unified champion, though specifics on her titles were not detailed in the report.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- Early Saturday morning, 2026-04-18
Alycia Baumgardner stated Caroline Dubois has more to prove after retaining her titles.
1 sourceThe Guardian - Late Friday night, 2026-04-17
Baumgardner retained WBA, WBO and IBF titles against Bo Mi Re Shin at Madison Square Garden.
1 sourceThe Guardian
Potential Impact
- 01
A potential Baumgardner-Dubois fight may be delayed due to Baumgardner's stance.
- 02
Interest in bouts with Taylor or Serrano could lead to new match announcements.
- 03
Statements may increase media attention on women's junior lightweight division.
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