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Bivol Faces IBF Showdown, Rematch with Beterbiev in Jeopardy

7/3/2025

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Dmitry Bivol's boxing future hangs in the balance as the IBF mandates a fight against Michael Eifert, threatening his highly anticipated trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. With a stellar record of 24-1, Bivol may choose to vacate his IBF title to chase the rematch, shaking up the light heavyweight division.

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Story summary

Dmitry Bivol's boxing future hangs in the balance as the IBF mandates a fight against Michael Eifert, threatening his highly anticipated trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. With a stellar record of 24-1, Bivol may choose to vacate his IBF title to chase the rematch, shaking up the light heavyweight division.