Dmitry Bivol claimed victory over Michael Eifert on Saturday night in Yekaterinburg, Russia, retaining his status as the unified light heavyweight world champion.
Bivol defeated Eifert by unanimous decision after a dominant performance against the German challenger, with all three judges scoring the bout 120-107, along with scoring a knockdown in the very first round.
What’s Next for Dmitry Bivol?
Attention will now turn to what comes next for the Russian. Speculation continues around a potential third fight with Artur Beterbiev and other major opportunities in the light heavyweight division.
Discussions about his next opponent are likely to intensify in the coming weeks.