Riyadh Season continues its tradition of showcasing elite combat sports as Saudi Arabia gears up for another high-profile boxing spectacle. Scheduled for February 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The event will feature a stacked lineup headlined by the highly-anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
The two light heavyweight titans first clashed in October, where Beterbiev edged out Bivol with a razor-thin majority decision to become the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in nearly two decades. Their rematch, aptly named The Last Crescendo, promises to be a thrilling continuation of their intense rivalry.
A Loaded Undercard
The night will also include six additional title fights, ensuring fans are treated to a feast of top-tier boxing.
- IBF Heavyweight Title Fight: Champion Daniel Dubois defends his belt against interim champion Joseph Parker. Dubois claimed the IBF title with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua in September. While Parker earned the interim belt with a majority decision victory over Zhilei Zhang earlier this year.
- WBC Lightweight Title Bout: Rising star Shakur Stevenson will put his title on the line against 22-year-old Floyd Schofield, who is eager to make his mark on the division.
- WBC Middleweight Title Fight: Carlos Adames faces undefeated challenger Hamzah Sheeraz in what promises to be a compelling showdown.
- WBC Interim Super Welterweight Title Fight: Vergil Ortiz Jr. defends his belt against former WBA champion Israel Madrimov.
- WBC Interim Heavyweight Title Fight: Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel square off for the vacant interim belt in a matchup of hard-hitting heavyweights.
- WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith battle it out, with the winner moving closer to a full title opportunity.
Saudi Arabia’s Growing Boxing Legacy
The February 22 event continues Saudi Arabia’s significant push into the world of combat sports. Riyadh Season has become synonymous with grandiose events that draw the biggest names in boxing and MMA. Solidifying the Kingdom’s status as a premier destination for marquee athletic events.
With the star power of Beterbiev, Bivol, and a lineup of champions and contenders, this night promises to be a landmark moment for boxing in 2024.
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