“The Last Crescendo”- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 Among Others Officially Announced Bouts

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 and More Major Fights Officially Announced for next year!

Boxing fans barely had time to breathe after October’s epic clash. The first fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was a chess match in boxing gloves. These two light heavyweight masters gave fans twelve rounds of technical brilliance. The judges sided with Beterbiev in a majority decision, but the debate continued.

This win made Beterbiev the undisputed light heavyweight champion, 25 years after Roy Jones Jr. But many felt this was not a fair decision. Even Turki Alalshikh thought Bivol deserved the win. That’s why fans are getting a round two so quickly. So, mark your calendars for February 22 because the rematch is heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

🚨 TURKI HAD BIVOL WINNING AND WANTS REMATCH

Turki Alalshikh: "I don't think the result is fair. I think Bivol win 2 rounds more. I don't know why result like this but I will try to do the rematch. If they accept, we will do it."

(📽️ TheStompingGround YT) pic.twitter.com/LXe8ODD1w8
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) October 13, 2024

Both these fighters lost something in the ring that night in Riyadh. Dmitry Bivol lost his undefeated status, and Artur Beterbiev lost his 100% finish rate.

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Who Else Features On This Card?

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol isn’t just another title fight. It is part of the most stacked boxing card fans have seen in years. They’re calling it “The Last Crescendo,” and for good reason. The undercard reads like a fight fan’s wish list.

The co-main event features newly crowned IBF heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois defending against Joseph Parker. Dubois is still riding high after shocking Anthony Joshua with a brutal fifth-round knockout in September. Parker’s no slouch either, having won his last five fights.

Furthermore, the undefeated Shakur Stevenson is coming back from hand surgery to face Floyd Schofield. At 22, the latter is jumping into the deep end against one of boxing’s smoothest fighters.

One of the greatest cards ever on February 22 in Riyadh 🥊🔥#BigTime #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/4jQEowMXvD
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) December 2, 2024

The card keeps delivering, with Carlos Adames defending his WBC middleweight belt against the undefeated British puncher Hamzah Sheeraz. Speaking of undefeated, Vergil Ortiz Jr. is set to face Israil Madrimov, though that fight comes with an asterisk, as it was on the condition that Madrimov wins his Dec 21 fight. However, he pulled out of that fight.

They have even squeezed in a heavyweight battle between Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel for the WBC interim title. Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith will kick off the show, fighting for a shot at whoever emerges victorious from our main event.

(Image Credits: Turki Alalshikh – Imagn)

Anthony Joshua

Artur Beterbiev

Daniel Dubois

Dmitry Bivol

Israil Madrimov

Joseph Parker

Shakur Stevenson

Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Zhilei Zhang

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