Baumgardner Dismisses Dubois, Feud Escalates

American boxer Alycia Baumgardner says British rival Caroline Dubois has more to prove before a fight between them.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:58pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the intense rivalry between two female boxers, with sharp planes of navy, crimson, and silver conveying the competitive energy and tension between the champions.The escalating feud between American and British boxing champions Alycia Baumgardner and Caroline Dubois has fight fans eager to see the two unified titleholders finally meet in the ring.NYC Today

In a recent interview, American boxer Alycia Baumgardner dismissed her British rival Caroline Dubois, saying Dubois still has more to prove before Baumgardner will entertain a fight between the two unified champions. Baumgardner referred to Dubois as 'a guppy', escalating the ongoing feud between the two fighters.

Why it matters

The verbal sparring between Baumgardner and Dubois has been building for some time, with both fighters eager to unify the titles in their weight class. This latest exchange further stokes the rivalry and raises anticipation for a potential high-profile matchup between the two champions.

The details

In the interview, Baumgardner said of Dubois: 'Like I said, I'm a piranha. She's a guppy. She's got more to prove before I even entertain a fight with her.' The comments came after Dubois had previously called Baumgardner 'a bully' and accused her of avoiding a unification bout.

  • The interview with Baumgardner took place on April 18, 2026.

The players

Alycia Baumgardner

An American professional boxer who is a unified champion in her weight class.

Caroline Dubois

A British professional boxer who is also a unified champion in the same weight class as Baumgardner.

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What they’re saying

“Like I said, I'm a piranha. She's a guppy. She's got more to prove before I even entertain a fight with her.”

— Alycia Baumgardner, Boxer

The takeaway

This latest war of words between Baumgardner and Dubois has ratcheted up the anticipation for a potential unification bout between the two dominant champions in their weight class. Their ongoing feud has become a major storyline in the sport.