Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 to Headline Epic Boxing Event in Saudi Arabia

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2

The global boxing stage is set to return to Saudi Arabia, with the Kingdom hosting another monumental event during its famed Riyadh Season. On February 22, fans will witness a highly-anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, headlining a stacked card at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

This main event, “The Last Crescendo,” sees Beterbiev and Bivol meet again to decide the undisputed light heavyweight champion. The two first clashed in October, with Beterbiev emerging victorious via a razor-close majority decision. He secured his place as the first undisputed champion in the division in nearly two decades. The rematch promises to be another electrifying chapter in their rivalry.

Beyond the main event, the February card is loaded with six additional title bouts, featuring some of boxing’s biggest names:

• Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker: The IBF heavyweight champion, Dubois, will defend his belt against interim titleholder Joseph Parker. Dubois is riding high after his September knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, while Parker recently claimed the interim title with a majority decision over Zhilei Zhang.

• Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield: The WBC lightweight champion, Stevenson, puts his title on the line against the talented 22-year-old Schofield.

• Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: WBC middleweight champion Adames will face unbeaten contender Sheeraz, a rising star at just 25 years old.

• Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israel Madrimov: Ortiz defends his WBC interim super welterweight title against former WBA champion Madrimov.

• Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel: The two heavyweights will battle for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title.

• Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith: A WBO interim light heavyweight title clash adds even more depth to the card.

  
  

Saudi Arabia’s investment in combat sports continues to elevate its prominence on the global stage, delivering blockbuster events featuring elite talent. With the rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol leading the charge, February 22 is poised to be an unforgettable night for fight fans.