The much-awaited rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol reportedly generated 340,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide, according to The Ring Magazine. Dubbed “Last Crescendo,” the February 22 event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and ended with Bivol unifying the light heavyweight division by outpointing Beterbiev. The PPV price was set at $25.99 in the United States, and £19.99 in the United Kingdom
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In addition to the headline fight, fans witnessed a series of notable showdowns. Joseph Parker showcased his power by stopping Martin Bakole in the second round, and Shakur Stevenson secured a ninth-round stoppage over Josh Padley. Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz battled to a split draw, Vergil Ortiz Jr. earned a victory against Israil Madrimov, Agit Kabayel halted Zhilei Zhang, and Callum Smith outlasted Joshua Buatsi in a grueling decision. Many observers hailed the card as one of the most talent-laden events in recent memory.
With their rivalry now tied at one win apiece, speculation has grown regarding a third meeting between Beterbiev and Bivol. The card was organized under Riyadh Season, led by Turki Alalshikh, which has quickly gained recognition for promoting large-scale boxing shows. Their next high-profile event is slated for May in Times Square, New York, featuring Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero, Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez, and Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.
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