We are finally here, 'the greatest fight card of the century' - if not all time. Anticipation has been building to Saturday February 22 since 'The Last Crescendo' card was revealed at the end of 2024 and now we are finally into the fight week.
Staged as part of Riyadh Season and broadcast live on DAZN PPV, Saturday night will boast seven world title fights between the world's biggest stars and best boxers, with all contests seeming to be 50/50 fights.
In the main event, undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will go head-to-head with Dmitry Bivol in an eagerly-anticipated rematch after Beterbiev came out on top in October.
This is, however, not the only world title fight on the card, IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is in action against Joseph Parker, whilst WBC lightweight title holder Shakur Stevenson and WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames will also feature on this stacked card.
DAZN News highlights the key talking points going into fight week and why the greatest fight card in the history of boxing is not to be missed.
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A rematch for the ages tops the bill
Five months after their first encounter, Artur Beterbiev (21-0) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1) will meet once more for the undisputed heavyweight title.
Beterbiev toppled Bivol first time around in a contest which was too close to call, but a strong finish from the former saw him snatch the victory on the judges' scorecards.
To highlight just how close it was, one judge scored it a 114-114 draw, with the other two giving it to Beterbiev 115-113 and 116-112.
It is very rare that big rematches have a short turnaround, so this is something boxing fans need to savour. With both Beterbiev and Bivol refusing to give anything away in the build-up, expect both to do their talking in the ring and deliver another fight for the ages.
So, will history repeat itself? Or can Bivol gain his revenge? Find out with DAZN on Saturday.
Heavy-hitting heavyweights as Dubois' raise continues
Daniel Dubois announced himself to the boxing world in September when he retained his IBF heavyweight title with a destructive knockout win over Anthony Joshua.
Now Dubois has his sights set on Oleksandr Usyk for a shot at the undisputed title. First he will need to get past a resurgent Joseph Parker in the co-main event.
When it comes to the heavyweight division, Dubois and Parker are arguably two of the top three in terms of current form and momentum, with Parker beating both Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, two men labelled as boxing's most feared punchers.
A few years ago no one would have predicted this match up for a world title, but due to their superb 2024's, Dubois and Parker have been on a natural collision course, and with the pair enjoying the best period of their respective careers so far.
Dubois has the power, Parker has the smarts, both have proved their resilience and determination - It's a heavyweight title fight that should deliver and keep fight fans on the edge of their seats.
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Hamzah Sheeraz finally bids for a world title
It feels like a long time coming, but British middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz (21-0) is finally getting his first world title shot.
Sheeraz is box office inside the ring and arrives in Riyadh on the back of a 15-fight knockout streak, with Tyler Denny being his latest victim last September.
Standing in the opposite corner will be WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames (24-1) . He is a fighter who is not afraid to let his hands go, with 18 of his 24 wins coming by way of knockout.
If Sheeraz is able to beat Adames and win the iconic green and gold belt, it will be the start of what should be an exciting journey for one of British boxing's most exciting fighters.
With both men possessing a 75%+ KO percentage, this promises to be explosive.
Battle of Britain with world consequences
An all-British dust up has become commonplace on Riyadh Season cards, and Saturday is no different.
Light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi (19-0) and Callum Smith (30-2) are set to meet in a fight which carries huge implications for their respective careers.
For the winner, it is another step towards challenging the winner of the Beterbiev versus Bivol rematch. The loser will find themselves at the back of the queue when it comes to challenging for the top honours.
Top champion vs top prospect
We have a classic US-showdown on our hands as Shakur Stevenson takes on Floyd Schofield.
A current proven star looking to further cement his legacy in the form of Stevenson (22-) against the rising star aiming to continue to make his mark in the sport in Schofield (18-0).
Stevenson's WBC lightweight title is on the line. Who comes out of top - the champion or the prospect?
Vergil Ortiz Jr. in huge test against Israil Madrimov
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (22-0 )is making up for lost time, fighting three times last year.
His most impressive of the three matchups came in August when he edged past Serhii Bohachuk on a majority decision, where he proved that he is not just a knockout artist, but a well-rounded boxer.
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Ortiz is now ready for his deserved Riyadh Season debut and it does not get much tougher than former WBA light middleweight champion Israil Madrimov (10-1) .
The Uzbek pushed Terence Crawford all the way back in August and will be looking to bring an abrupt halt to Ortiz's rise up the ranks.
If Ortiz can beat Madrimov, then it will be a huge statement to the light middleweight division and prove that he is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.
Watch the full Last Crescendo card live on DAZN PPV
Watch the full Last Crescendo fight card, including Dubois vs. Parker and Beterbiev vs. Bivol, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
The PPV is available to buy now at £19.99 in UK and $25.99 in US.
Buying the DAZN PPV offers a range of extra benefits. including alternative commentary options with Adam Smith or True Geordie or Showbizz the Adult ; local language commentary; entry to a prize draw for tickets to Chris Eubank Jr. vs Connor Benn* (for UK only); and a seven-day free trial of the full DAZN platform.
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