In what has been labeled the “Fight Card of the Century” on Saturday, Turki Alalshikh brings a seven-bout main card that represents the pinnacle of professional boxing.
The event, taking place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (available on DAZN PPV), features the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, where the undisputed light heavyweight title is once again up for grabs.
Key Themes to Consider
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A Unique Card: Historically, boxing’s best pay-per-view events often came from the 1990s, spearheaded by promoter Don King. Yet, Alalshikh has brought forth a card where each matchup could stand alone as a headlining event. This unification of the boxing world includes major promotions like Top Rank and Golden Boy, with a significantly lower PPV price of $29.99.
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An Enhanced Rematch: The initial fight saw Beterbiev maintain his unbeaten record against Bivol. However, many believe more could have been done in the rematch to decisively sway the judges’ opinions.
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Heavyweight Showdown: Oleksandr Usyk awaits the victor of the upcoming heavyweight clash involving Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.
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Upcoming Challenges: Despite his youthful age, Floyd “Kid” Schofield faces a challenging trajectory as he aims higher in the boxing hierarchy, specifically regarding a bout against Shakur Stevenson.
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Fight of the Night: The matchup between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Israil Madrimov is expected to be action-packed, adding to the event’s intrigue leading into the final bouts of the card.
The anticipation for this clash is not merely about the title on the line; it’s about giving fans a night to remember.
