Meet Michael Eifert, the latest in a long line of unpopular IBF mandatories
Michael Eifert, a little-known German boxer, is set to challenge Dmitry Bivol, one of boxing's top fighters, after a long wait for a title shot. Eifert's journey to this point has been marked by inactivity and frustration, stemming from his decision to accept step-aside payments. As he prepares for this significant match, questions remain about the choices he faced during his lengthy hiatus from the ring.
- ▪Michael Eifert has spent over three years waiting for a title shot after defeating Jean Pascal in an IBF eliminator.
- ▪Since his victory over Pascal, Eifert has fought only once in a warm-up bout in August 2024.
- ▪Eifert accepted step-aside payments to allow other title fights to proceed, contributing to his long inactivity.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/article/meet-michael-eifert-the-latest-in-a-long-line-of-unpopular-ibf-mandatories-dmitry-bivol-180508689.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 18:05:08 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T18:20:02.626Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T18:20:02.626Z |
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