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Unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol makes a triumphant return to the pound-for-pound rankings after a commanding victory over Michael Eifert. This fight marks Bivol's first match in 15 months following back surgery, and he showed no signs of rust.
Bivol dominated the bout, winning by unanimous decision with all judges scoring it 120-107. He dropped Eifert with a powerful left hook in the first round and maintained control throughout, showcasing his signature jab and effective body shots. This win reinstates Bivol at No. 6 in the pound-for-pound rankings, a notable comeback after being previously removed due to inactivity. His return to the rankings also means Canelo Alvarez has been pushed out of the top 10.
Bivol's last fight before this was in February 2025, where he unified the belts by defeating Artur Beterbiev. The strategic decision to relinquish the WBC title in pursuit of a trilogy bout with Beterbiev instead of facing David Benavidez now pays off. With this victory, Bivol is back in the spotlight, and fans are eager to see what’s next for the undisputed champion at 175 pounds.
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