Nassourdine Imavov offers to solve Sean Strickland’s money woes for title shot: ‘I’ll put $500k my own money on the line’

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There is absolutely zero chance that Nassourdine Imavov puts up $500k of his own money. Does he have a wealthy benefactor in his corner?

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I have so many questions. Where in the US is this? Is anyone getting paid? How come some of these guys look to be in their 40s at a minimum?

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As a fellow recovering drug addict, I’ve always had a soft spot for Court McGee.

It seems like he has set himself up perfectly for post-fighting, so I hope he’s good.

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