Boxing enthusiasts mark your February 22 or February 22, 2025, the day when the highly anticipated rematch of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol, titled ‘The Last Crescendo,’ will finally take place at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena. The event boasts a packed undercard featuring several world title fights, adding to the excitement.
Headline: Bivol II vs. Beterbiev
Dmitry Bivol (21-1, 11 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) are set to face each other again for the undisputed light heavyweight belt. Their initial encounter, which ended with a narrow majority decision in favour of Beterbiev, sparked controversy among fans and analysts. This rematch, with both athletes eager to make a memorable impact, promises to be a thrilling and closely contested battle.
How to View
The event can be viewed on DAZN Pay-Per-View from anywhere in the world. In the US, the PPV is priced at $25.99, while UK supporters can access the bout through DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office, or TNT Sports Box Office, with DAZN charging £19.99 for the event. The organizers have scheduled the main event walkouts for 11 PM GMT, 6 PM ET, and 2 AM AST (Sunday) and will start coverage at 7 PM GMT, 2 PM ET, and 10 PM Arabia Standard Time, ensuring a global audience can tune in.
Whole Fighting Card
The event features a series of thrilling bouts across various weight divisions:
WBC Championship bouts between Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz in the middleweight division and Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield in the lightweight division.
Heavyweight: Joseph Parker versus Martin Bakole
Super Welterweight: Israil Madrimov against Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Light Heavyweight: Joshua Buatsi against Callum Smith Heavyweight: Zhilei Zhang against Agit Kabayel
Most significantly, Daniel Dubois’ ailment forced the cancellation of his IBF heavyweight title bout against Joseph Parker. Martin Bakole replaced Parker in a bid to give viewers a February 23 weight battle.
Time of the Event
For viewers in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (PST, UTC+5), the main card will start at midnight on February 23, and the main event ringwalks will begin at 4:00 AM. These may vary depending on the duration of the undercard bouts.
Where to Watch Streams
Viewers can watch the event live on the official website of DAZN or on the DAZN app, which is available for smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and more. To avoid any interruptions during the fights, ensure that you have a stable internet connection.
Highlights from the Undercard
There are several interesting battles on the undercard:
Carlos Adames against Hamzah Sheeraz: A title fight for the WBC Middleweight Title featuring Sheeraz’s undefeated run against Adames’ experience.
Floyd Schofield vs. Shakur Stevenson: Schofield takes on the up-and-coming talent Stevenson in order to win the WBC Lightweight Title.
Agit Kabayel vs. Zhilei Zhang: Heavyweight fight that will greatly affect the future of the division.
Final Setup
Before the bout, Beterbiev and Bivol both expressed confidence. Their huge attention during their last staredown created the mood for an electrifying rematch. Fans can expect a world-class fight because both fighters want to leave a mark this time. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness boxing history as two of the greatest light heavyweights in the sport face each other once again. Ensure your streaming services are ready and go for an action-packed night.
