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Good info D$, curious about purses for this bout. I can't see Bivol moving off a 10+ mill payday with Cinnamon to mix with the dangerous Beterbiev should he emerge victorious....but maybe Team Red "forgets" about the rematch. I'd give him no more 20% chance to defeat Dmitry, he was dominated and had no answer. Do YOU think Bivol-Alvarez II happens Daniel?

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Thanks Dan. A little disappointed to hear Yarde will be next fight. Beterbiev v. Bivol very high on my list of fights I'd love to see. Assuming Beterbiev wins, of course. Think he will, but should be a great fight.

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Agreed, though seems unlikely Bivol is gonna risk a huge payday for a winnable Canelo fight to unify with Beterbiev anyway, so a 4 belt unification probably doesn't happen here until Bivol-Canelo 2 is over or falls apart, which means tomorrow's winner making mandatories to keep their belts intact.

For what it's worth, I think Beterbiev rolls Yarde, but Yarde might be a live dog vs Smith in the UK. Guess first thing's first, and am looking forward to tomorrow's fight!

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Agree that it's unlikely to happen, but I just get the feeling, and I could be totally wrong, that Bivol is like Kambosis and other guys who want to fight the next best guy who's up, so if Beterbiev is available, he'll fight him. Could be wish fullfillment, I just feel like if the fights available, he'll take it. Either way, tomorrow night will be a good fight; confident in Beterbiev, but Smith is tough. Hope you enjoy the fight Boxingjim!!!

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