Don’t think so. To get into top 20 or 30 he will need to beat Bivol, Buatsi, David Benaivides, Jermall Charlo, Andrade and ascertain Erroll Spence Jr and no way does he go through these unscathed.
It wouldn't blow my mind, though I expect a distance fight. I just don't think a (T)KO of Bivol, while certainly creditable, is worth that much.
It will be a big deal because Bivol is the best Light-heavyweight in the world. They may have made a mistake.
I don't think it changes an awful lot with this victory, it just adds further depth to his resume. But beating Beterbiev/Smith Jr is a huge one for me.
When he defeats Crawford and is officially recognised and consensus P4P number 1 and moves up in weight they will need each other to make Mayweather vs Pacquiao money.