Bivol ducking Beterbiev, or the other way around?

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  1. NasalSpray

    NasalSpray Well-Known Member Full Member

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    NasalSpray, Apr 17, 2023
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    Mitch87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think either is the type of guy to duck a fight.

    I reckon it's promoter politics unfortunately.
     
    Mitch87, Apr 17, 2023
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  3. fruitandnutcase

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    Said this months ago: no one cares about this fight outside of hardcore fans and those with ethnic/religious ties to either Bivol or Betetbiev

    It's sad but people want Bivol-Canelo 2 @ 168 and Beterbiev-Smiff
     
    fruitandnutcase, Apr 17, 2023
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    There isn't the money for the fight to happen right now. Expect Saudi to make a deal soon especially with Beterbiev being Muslim. Beterbiev has a mandatory in Callum Smith so Bivol will rematch Canelo in September. Not ducking. I expect the fight to happen in 2024 though as Beterbiev will likely face another mandatory in Stepien at the end of the year.
     
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    Don't think it will ever get made. Please prove me wrong.
     
    Murderers' Row, Apr 17, 2023
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