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• Dmitry Bivol vs. Michael Eifert Results & Video Highlights

Dmitry Bivol vs. Michael Eifert Results & Video Highlights Yekaterinburg, Russia (May 31st, 2026)– Dmitry Bivol successfully defended his unified WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles against Michael Eifert in Russia on May 30, 2026. Bivol secured a dominant unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the shutout bout 120-107. Eifert produced the worst […]...2026
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• Chris Mannix Wants Dmitry Bivol To Fight David Benavidez Next
Dmitry Bivol returned with a unanimous decision win over Michael Eifert on Saturday, but neither ... read more Chris Mannix Wants Dmitry Bivol To Fight David Benavidez Next @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol Opponent’s Punch Stats Make Unwanted History
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• Michael Eifert Set Worst CompuBox Record In Bivol Fight, Rafael Says
Dmitry Bivol’s successful title defense against Michael Eifert produced a statistic that has drawn attention ... read more Michael Eifert Set Worst CompuBox Record In Bivol Fight, Rafael Says @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Bivol Dominates Eifert, Retains WBA Super Championship
Dmitry Bivol once again proved why he remains one of the most dominant and complete champions in the sport, delivering another masterful performance inside the ring. The Russian star successfully defended his WBA Light Heavyweight Super Championship with a commanding unanimous decision victory over Germany’s Michael Eifert in a unification bout held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, … Continue readi...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol’s 3 options for next fight revealed following Eifert win

will have a big decision to make for his next fight after a successful return to the ring on Saturday. Bivol was competing for the first time since February 2025 as he retained his unified light-heavyweight world titles against Michael Eifert, dropping the German on his way to a dominant unanimous decision victory. Fans have […] The post Dmitry Bivol’s 3 options for next fight revealed...2026
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• What’s Next for Dmitry Bivol After Victory Over Michael Eifert?

Saturday night saw Dmitry Bivol secure a unanimous points victory over German challenger Michael Eifert to retain his light heavyweight world titles. This was Dmitry Bivol’s first fight since defeating Artur Beterbiev in February 2025 to become undisputed light heavyweight world champion. In August 2025, Bivol underwent successful surgery to repair a long-standing herniated disc […]...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol Returns Against a Challenger Few Fans Care About
Dmitry Bivol’s return from back surgery will come against IBF mandatory Michael Eifert on Saturday ... continue Dmitry Bivol Returns Against a Challenger Few Fans Care About @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol in early talks for thrilling undisputed fight

Dmitry Bivol could be presented with the opportunity to become a two-time undisputed champion, but only if he wins his next outing against Michael Eifert. The pair will collide at the UMMC Arena, Russia, on May 30, with Bivol returning from back surgery to make a mandatory defence of his unified crown. He previously held […] The post Dmitry Bivol in early talks for thrilling undisputed fight...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol’s manager outlines ideal path after Michael Eifert fight

Dan Rafael and other media personnel revealed that Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol looks set to face IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his first fight since undergoing back surgery. His manager, Vadim Kornilov, has also revealed the ideal two fights to follow the Eifert mandatory bout. Dmitry Bivol set to return against Michael Eifert Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) was la...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been out of the ring since his historic rematch win over Artur Beterbiev on February 22, 2025. Many have speculated over whether Bivol’s return would see him fight Beterbiev again or face David Benavidez. IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert has also been waiting patiently, and it now appears that Bivol and Eifert have reached an ag...2026
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• ‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery

Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is edging closer to a return after undergoing back surgery in August. Since his historic win over Artur Beterbiev to become the undisputed champion, Bivol vacated his WBC title to pursue a trilogy fight with Beterbiev. The trilogy fight then failed to materialize, with the Russian deciding to undergo back surgery. Dan Rafael is now report...2026
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• EXCLUSIVE: Bivol yet to request IBF medical exception
The IBF has told World Boxing News it is still awaiting a formal request from Dmitry Bivol for a medical exception, leaving the governing body’s light heavyweight title rules in play despite the champion’s recent surgery. Michael Eifert is patiently waiting in the wings for his long-awaited shot at the IBF light heavyweight title. According… ...2025
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• EXCLUSIVE: Bivol yet to request IBF medical exception
The IBF has told World Boxing News it is still awaiting a formal request from Dmitry Bivol for a medical exception, leaving the governing body’s light heavyweight title rules in play despite the champion’s recent surgery. Michael Eifert is patiently waiting in the wings for his long-awaited shot at the IBF light heavyweight title. According… ...2025
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• Daniel Dubois makes a statement, Deontay Wilder hits the wall: Boxing rankings for June 3, 2024

Daniel Dubois crashes the heavyweight top 10 | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Daniel Dubois crashes the heavyweight top 10, Deontay Wilder is out, and more in this week’s update. Next update will come on Monday, June 17. Ranked fights this period: Cruiserweight: (2) Chris Billam-Smith vs (3) Richard Riakporhe, June 15 Cruiserweight: (6) Michal Cieslak vs (7) Isaac ...2024
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023
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"Bivol Targets Spring Return With Michael Eifert Next in Line @ Boxing News 24/7"

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"There’s no telling which of them he’ll still hold come fight night, save for the WBA; Callum Smith picked up the interim WBO title the same night Bivol beat Beterbiev and the IBF has been itching to throw the hapless Michael Eifert at whoever held the belt for ages."

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"This is good news, as Cinkara is up there with Apinun Khongsong, Michael Dasmarinas, and Michael Eifert in the pantheon of terrible IBF mandatories."

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"Former light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal will look to roll back the years when he faces unheralded Michael Eifert in an IBF 175-pound title eliminator at Place Bell, Laval, Canada, on Thursday."

• David Benavidez Promoter Reacts to Dmitry Bivol Vacating WBC Title

On April 7, Dmitry Bivol’s status as undisputed light heavyweight champion was over with his team notifying the WBC that he had decided to vacate that belt and was withdrawing from the scheduled purse bids for an intriguing mandatory defence against interim champion David Benavidez. Benavidez’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz had made it clear he wanted to make Benavidez-Bivol. Still, after Bivol...2025
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140 | Melina Pizano/Matchroom Regis Prograis had some struggles, but keeps his top spot at 140. Would he have if Teofimo Lopez weren’t retired? Rankings go up Mondays. We’ll once again have a two-week break, so no update on July 3. It will also be a pretty lean update on July 10, but it’s significant at 147. Ranked fights the nex...2023
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• What’s Next for Dmitry Bivol After Victory Over Michael Eifert?
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• Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert live scorecard and fight result

Dmitry Bivol returns to action this evening in Russia, defending his WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his first outing since defeating Artur Beterbiev in their February 2025 rematch. The 35-year-old enters as a heavy favourite, having established himself as one of boxing’s most technically accomplished champions through victories […] T...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert Live Results and Scorecard
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• Artur Beterbiev Returns on November 22 – Redemption Fight Set

The already stacked Ring IV card set for November 22 in Riyadh has received a boost with Artur Beterbiev vs Deon Nicholson added to the card. The announcement from The Ring bills this as the road to redemption for Beterbiev. Artur Beterbiev vs Deon Nicholson Set for Ring IV Card in Riyadh Beterbiev Begins Road to Redemption After Bivol Defeat Former undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Bete...2025
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• IBF orders Beterbiev to face Eifert as Bivol team files for rematch

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Artur Beterbiev has not faced an IBF mandatory challenger since stopping Adam Deines in 2021 Keith Idec reports that the IBF has officially ordered newly crowned undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev to face mandatory challenger Michael Eifert in his inaugural defense. This comes just a day after Dmitry Bivol’s (23-1, 12 KO) team filed a...2024
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• Daniel Dubois makes a statement, Deontay Wilder hits the wall: Boxing rankings for June 3, 2024
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• Ranking boxing’s five biggest fights to be made at light heavyweight

Will we finally see Beterbiev vs Bivol in 2024? | Francois Nel/Getty Images and Elsa/Getty Images Beterbiev vs Bivol is the fight everyone wants, but the light heavyweight division has more big fights to make next year. The light heavyweight conversation could easily be pigeon-holed into two Russian champions, a handful of British contenders and a door left ajar for Canelo to return for th...2023
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• Rankings (June 26): Prograis struggles, Tszyu impresses, Teofimo retires, more
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• Nyika steps in to face Opetaia on Jan. 8

Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images 2020 Olympic bronze medalist David Nyika has reportedly agreed to battle IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on short notice With IBF cruiserweight mandatory Huseyin Cinkara out of commission, Jake Donovan reports that 2020 Olympic bronze medalist David Nyika will step up to face Jai Opetaia on January 8th in Broadbeach. Per Donovan, this will satisfy...2024
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• Bivol vacates WBC title in pursuit of Beterbiev rubber match

Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has sacrificed his WBC title to battle Artur Beterbiev a third time, potentially in October Dan Rafael reports that undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has vacated his light heavyweight title ahead of a scheduled purse bid with interim champion David Benavidez, instead pursuing a rubber match with Artur Beterbiev that will “li...2025
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• Jean Pascal hits the comeback trail to take on Michael Eifert in Canada on Thursday

Former light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal will look to roll back the years when he faces unheralded Michael Eifert in an IBF 175-pound title eliminator at Place Bell, Laval, Canada, on Thursday. Pascal, The Ring’s No. 8 ranked light heavyweight, appreciates the importance of beating his German opponent. “Michael Eifert is what stands between me […] The post Jean Pascal hits th...2023
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• IBF orders Bivol to face Eifert

Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images More than two years after beating Jean Pascal in a final eliminator, Michael Eifert will get a shot at the IBF light heavyweight title, though it’s unlikely he’ll fight Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol will be down another belt sooner rather than later. After vacating the WBC belt in the face of a clash with interim champion David Benavidez, the IBF has ordered...2025
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• IBF Orders Artur Beterbiev to Defend Against Michael Eifert
Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev has been ordered by the IBF to defend against ... read more IBF Orders Artur Beterbiev to Defend Against Michael Eifert @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• Bob Arum Wants Artur Beterbiev to Fight Bivol, Canelo or Benavidez Next, Not Eifert
Promoter Bob Arum wants Artur Beterbiev to bypass his recently ordered IBF mandatory Michael Eifert ... read more Bob Arum Wants Artur Beterbiev to Fight Bivol, Canelo or Benavidez Next, Not Eifert @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Artur Beterbiev vs. Michael Eifert Ordered by IBF
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• Dmitrii Bivol vs Michael Eifert full fight Video – 2026

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2026-05-30, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Dmitrii Bivol vs Michael Eifert as soon as we watch the full fight (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2026). Eifert vs Bivol is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 30th, at the UMMC Arena ... Read more...2026
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• Dmitry Bivol agrees deal for Oleksandr Usyk undercard return in Egypt
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• IBF reschedules Dmitry Bivol–Michael Eifert purse bid to Tuesday
The IBF has rescheduled the purse bid hearing for Dmitry Bivol’s mandatory title defense against ... read more IBF reschedules Dmitry Bivol–Michael Eifert purse bid to Tuesday @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• ‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery
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• EXCLUSIVE: IBF may strip Bivol if Beterbiev trilogy isn’t scheduled soon
Unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol cannot afford a delay in his trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev. The former undisputed champion could lose a second belt within months of his revenge victory over Beterbiev, as another sanctioning body stipulates a mandatory title defense. IBF Orders Mandatory Defense vs Eifert Number one contender Michael Eifert requires… The post EXCLUS...2025
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• IBF orders Bivol to face Eifert
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• David Benavidez Promoter Reacts to Dmitry Bivol Vacating WBC Title
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• Bivol vacates WBC title in pursuit of Beterbiev rubber match
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• Dubois vs Parker, Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 planned for Feb. 22 Riyadh Season

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis, and Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel are reportedly also in the works The first Riyadh Season show of 2025 could be an absolute doozy, as Dan Rafael brings word of a planned five-fight lineup that includes an undisputed rematch alongside two title fights and a pair of incredibly intriguing non...2024
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• Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol II: Feb. 22 Riyadh Season Card Takes Shape

The Riyadh Season cards from His Excellency Turki Alalshikh have impressed with the depth of the events. We have seen many memorable matchups with the rumoured Feb. 22 card looking stacked and arguably one of the most impressive cards. Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack that there are five evenly matched bouts set for the card. February 22 Riyadh Season: Artur Beterbiev vs...2024
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