Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia is continuing its trend of hosting prominent combat sports events.
An exciting boxing rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is scheduled for February 22 as part of Riyadh Season. The event, named “The Last Crescendo,” follows their previous clash where Beterbiev claimed victory in a close majority decision, becoming the first undisputed champion in almost two decades.
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In addition to the main event, the fight card features six other title bouts. IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will defend his title against interim champion Joseph Parker in the co-main event. Also, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson will defend his title against young contender Floyd Schofield.
Other matchups on the card include WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames defending against Hamzah Sheeraz, WBC interim super welterweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. facing Israel Madrimov, Zhilei Zhang challenging Agit Kabayel for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title, and Joshua Buatsi taking on Callum Smith for the WBO interim light heavyweight title.
The event is set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
