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" I want an opportunity to fight the best in the world and make millions of dollars doing it. "
Eddie Alvarez
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" The first time I fought Mike Chandler, I was thinking about money way too much. I was thinking about the end of my contract. My focus was way off. I didn't believe in the people that were guiding me. "
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