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Alpha, HBO isn't going to go for that, it's a fake offer. HBO would like to have that fight as the lead in on HBO. And they are willing to pay more. But Bob says it has to be on ESPN for less money
I'm just saying what I've heard, apparently it was GBP that contacted ESPN to get them to start the show earlier. This would lead into HBOs live broadcast of Ali/ Smith with the GGG/ Canelo replay.

Hey if the fight ain't completely dead that's a start for me. Obviously I won't believe it until it is officially announced.
Bravo to GBP for their efforts. But I just don’t think Bob wants this for many reasons. Bob has about 800k to work with for each ESPN card, entire cards. He’s already in the red just paying Loma, every extra bit they pay an opponent is more that comes off other cards. Beltran is an easier and cheaper fight to make. We knew before that GBP wanted it by their “we will fight on the 12th on HBO or literally any other date”. Does Bob want to go 1 million in the red to make a Linares fight?