Finally, three years after winning a 12-round unanimous decision over veteran former world champion Jean Pascal in an IBF light heavyweight title eliminator, he will get his world title shot.

It won't be easy and the German has boxed just once since besting Pascal. He will face Dmitry Bivol for the Ring, IBF, WBA and WBO 175-pound titles on Saturday at UMMC Arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

"It was a long wait, a real rollercoaster," Eifert (13-1, 5 KOs) told The Ring.

"I had to learn patience, but knowing what I was waiting for helped: A chance to fight for four belts. A fight like that is my dream since childhood. In the end, every bit of waiting was worth it."

The 28-year-old has had to take a back seat, watching Bivol and Artur Beterbiev split two close fights before the former underwent and recovered from back surgery last summer.

"They're both great champions, two legends of the sport,” Eifert said. “Now it's my turn to strive for greatness."

While some will some may question Eifert's worthiness, he calmly points out he's done his part.

"Well, the IBF designated boxing legend and former world champion Jean Pascal to face me in a world title eliminator," he said, "I went to his hometown of Montreal, Canada and clearly beat him.

"What more can I do? [Winning the eliminator] gives me the right to challenge the champion."

Eifert is under no illusions as to how good Bivol is and that it will take a monumental effort to unseat the defending champion.

"I think everyone in boxing agrees that Bivol is an almost flawless boxer,” said the 9/1 (+900) underdog. "One of the best light heavyweights the sport has ever seen. A true legend and a great champion.

"I have nothing to lose. I believe in myself and have worked my whole life towards this day. I will leave my heart in that ring to dethrone Dmitry. Everything else, we will see in the ring."

Benedikt Poelchau, also known as Benny Blanko, has worked tirelessly to navigate his fighter to this stage.

"It really was a long journey," said the promoter. "But as Michael said, when it’s about four belts, what else can you do but patiently wait for that chance?

"I'm proud to have guided Michael into this unique fight — the biggest fight possible. That's really all you can do as his promoter."

Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs), who sits No. 6 on The Ring's pound-for-pound list, claimed the WBA light heavyweight title in 2017 and reeled off 10 successful defenses, including 12-round decision wins over Pascal and Joe Smith.

A career-best points win over Canelo Alvarez in May 2022 vaulted Bivol into the pound-for-pound ratings before picking apart former two-division beltholder Gilberto Ramirez over 12 rounds six months later.

The 35-year-old lost to Beterbiev via majority decision in October 2024 but became the Ring and undisputed titleholder, winning the rematch by majority decision last February.