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IBF Grants Dmitry Bivol-Michael Eifert Extension as Purse Bid Delayed

The IBF delayed Tuesday’s March 3 purse bid for Bivol vs. mandatory challenger Eifert, giving both sides extra time to negotiate. Bivol, the Ring/IBF/WBA/WBO light-heavyweight champ, returned after August back surgery and had been in talks for an Artur Beterbiev rubber match. Eifert earned his slot via a 2023 Jean Pascal win, took step-aside money, and last fought August 2024.