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 over Artur Beterbiev, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez. After more than a year out of the ring, a period that included surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back, he will be looking to make a statement.
Eifert, meanwhile, arrives as a sizeable underdog but has waited more than three years for this opportunity after earning his position with an upset victory over former world champion Jean Pascal in an IBF eliminator.
Tonight, Bivol defends two of the three major belts he currently holds at 175lbs after the WBO opted not to sanction the contest due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He nevertheless remains the organisation’s champion.
Should Bivol come through as expected, attention will quickly turn towards either a trilogy bout with Beterbiev or a potential undisputed clash with WBC champion David Benavidez, though mandatory challenger Callum Smith could yet complicate those plans.
Stay with Boxing News for a live scorecard and the final result from Ekaterinburg.
Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert live scorecard
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bivol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Eifert | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert fight result
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