Dmitry Bivol is in a testing boxing match this weekend to test his body and physical rehab but big prizes could await after.
Bivol has only ever lost to Artur Beterbiev as a professional and that was in recent years and he’s been away from boxing a while so he really needs to get back on form shortly.
He’s the reigning undisputed at champion at light-heavyweight (175 pounds) for those new to boxing. He returns this weekend against tough German Eifert in Russia and some things to note going in on this:
- A dominant win over Eifert is seen as necessary to position for high-profile bouts.
- Bivol needs impressive performances in title defenses to stay active.
- Eifert is a key challenger; a close or lackluster win may delay bigger fights.
- Big performance demonstrates readiness for rematch or Benavidez.
- Bivol’s promoter and boxing public expect statement win post-inactivity.
- Convincing victory boosts marketability and negotiation leverage.
- Eifert represents a step-back fight; dominance keeps elite options open.
- Failure to impress could lead to delays in career path.
- Bivol aims for Beterbiev trilogy or Benavidez after clearing Eifert convincingly.
- Scoring margins and style points matter for future super fights.
People forget Bivol has beaten the likes of Gilberto Ramirez, Canelo Alvarez, Jean Paschal and Joe Smith Jr — so he’s an accomplished fighter.
That said, you’re only as good as your last fight and especially these days as boxing returns to the masses the caliber of matchmaking of high standard fights is regular, and more fast than ever before.
Bivol needs a big win this weekend as he apparently still wants the big fights with the likes of David Benavidez and Artur Beterbiev.
Here is more on the Bivol time of fight this weekend.
