The International Boxing Federation (IBF) announced its official decision on the championship fight in the 79.4 kg (light heavyweight) category. Russian champion Dmitry Bivol will now face German boxer Michael Eifert, according to Boxing Scene.
It is noteworthy that the IBF is approving this decision for the second time. Initially, the Bivol-Aifert clash was scheduled for the end of 2025. However, the Russian boxer received a medical delay due to the recovery process after a back surgery, and the fight time was postponed.
Thus, the championship match has returned to the agenda. For Bivol, this is an opportunity to defend the title, strengthen his position in his weight class, and give his opponents a signal: "I'm still here."
Briefly speaking about Michael Ayfert, he has been working in professional boxing since 2018. One of the German boxer's greatest achievements is his victory over former world champion, Canadian Jean Pascal. This result was one of the events that showed that Iphert wasn't just an ordinary opponent, but was ready for the big stage.
Of course, the main questions surrounding this fight are already arising: what sporting form will Bivol be in after the operation, and how dangerous weapons will Aifert be able to use in the fight against the champion? One thing is clear - the IBF has confirmed it, so the championship evening has now become a real scenario. For the fans, the rest is to wait for the date and be ready for a big clash.
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