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title: "Dmitry Bivol Defeats Michael Eifert via Unanimous Decision"
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published: "2026-05-31T11:54:29Z"
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# Dmitry Bivol Defeats Michael Eifert via Unanimous Decision

[Dmitry Bivol](https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/703924) claimed victory over [Michael Eifert](https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/835573) 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.

![Dmitry Bivol celebrating](https://media.boxing-social.com/boxingsocial/2026/05/en-826783.1744114248.b-2.jpg)