Dmitry Bivol has the ability and skill still to mix at the highest level shortly but there are some other things to be tested.
That is what many are wondering ahead of the comeback fight this weekend, well, not a comeback in the sense of a loss, but in the sense of a surgery and time away from the sport.
Time waits for no man as they say in sport or life, some things to take into account this weekend:
- Bivol is still one of the slickest and most technically gifted boxers in the sport.
- He possesses a smooth jab, elite footwork, and high ring IQ.
- He is 35 now.
- Time waits for no man — age and ring rust are factors in this comeback.
- Bivol has been out of the ring for over a year since his undisputed title victory.
- He underwent back surgery in August 2025 to fix a long-standing herniated disc problem.
- The back issue had bothered him for more than 10 years.
- After successful surgery and several months of rehabilitation, he returns this weekend against Michael Eifert.
- This extended layoff plus back surgery recovery will test his ring rust.
- It will show whether his movement, speed, and explosiveness remain at elite levels.
For people new to boxing, here’s a look in full at the Dmitry Bivol record in boxing before he returns this weekend.
