Riyadh Season to Host “The Last Crescendo” Boxing Night with World Champions

The Saudi capital is set to host one of the greatest boxing nights in the world as part of Riyadh Season, featuring the highly anticipated “The Last Crescendo” at Kingdom Arena on February 22. This global event brings a rematch of a legendary clash between two extraordinary light heavyweight champions.

The main event will see Canada’s undefeated Artur Beterbiev, boasting a flawless record of 21 wins (20 by knockout), defend his unified light heavyweight world title against Russia’s Dmitry Bivol, who holds an impressive 23 wins (12 by knockout) and just one loss—suffered at the hands of his upcoming opponent. This rematch is set to determine the ultimate ruler of the division and promises an electrifying showdown between two of the sport’s greatest modern-day fighters.

In addition to the headline bout, “The Last Crescendo” will feature a series of high-stakes fights to ramp up the excitement. Among them, Daniel Dubois will face Joseph Parker for the IBF heavyweight title, and Shakur Stevenson will clash with Floyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight belt.

Other key bouts include Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz for the middleweight title and Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov for the interim super welterweight belt. The night will also feature Zhilei Zhang against Agit Kabayel for the interim heavyweight title and Joshua Buatsi facing Callum Smith in a decisive light heavyweight interim title fight.

This monumental event, uniting boxing’s elite, marks a pinnacle in the sport’s calendar, with fierce battles between top-tier international champions vying for glory in Riyadh.

“The Last Crescendo” is not just another boxing night but a global celebration of Riyadh Season, drawing fans from across the globe to witness a world-class sporting spectacle in an unparalleled atmosphere. With its blend of skill, drama, and excitement, Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a premier destination for international sports events.