Artur Beterbiev To Defend Title Against Eifert

Artur Beterbiev has been ordered by the IBF to defend his undisputed light heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, following his controversial victory over Dmitry Bivol. Bivol's team has filed appeals for an immediate rematch after the closely contested bout, which many observers felt could have gone either way. Teddy Atlas predicts that Bivol will win the rematch in 2025, citing Beterbiev's age and the toll the first fight took on him. Meanwhile, David Benavidez is focused on a high-stakes fight against David Morrell, which could position him for a future title shot against Beterbiev. With Beterbiev now a target for multiple fighters, the boxing world is keenly awaiting the outcomes of these potential matchups. The landscape of the light heavyweight division is heating up as contenders vie for their chance at the champion.