Yes the problem is Boytsov's promoter Universum probably cant afford to pay Barrett a good enough purse. Barrett has to fight whoever pays most. Maybe a fight in the US. What about Rahman? Arreola? Or Tyson Fury in the UK? I gotta say this one was really close for Barrett. That last round ... he really dodged the grim reaper's blade there.
I read he was offered a job there once but the offer well through as HBO was cutting jobs and then he basically was left with nothing on the horizon. I guess the offer to fight Tua (for the first fight) was basically his last chance. His own, personal (financial) redemption.
I'd like to see Boytsov fight a man with two arms and two legs in some sort of squared enclosure. Thus far that looks unlikely.
you never know maybe something good pops up for him! he could do commentary also he knows boxing and speaks very well and educated! They have to fire larry merchant anyway!
Tyson Fury is a weak slapper with big punch output but little snap in his punches. Barrett could survive 12 rounds with him and take home a nice paycheck with his head still screwed on.