It was reported that the promotion that was created on February 22nd was “The Best” curated by Riyadh Season According to two of the world’s most respected experts.
A rematch between light heavyweights Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will reportedly be supported in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia with the IBF Heavyweight title fight between champions Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker and similarly intriguing matches between Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jnr, Zhilei Zhang and Akit Kabayel, Hamzah Shee. Raz and Carlos Adams and maybe Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield.
The first fight was between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in May. Supported by a good undercard. There are also significant investments on the undercards of Fury-Francis Ngannou and respectively in Los Angeles and London, including Riyadh Season, Israil Madrimov-Terence Crawford and Dubois-Anthony Joshua.
However, it could be the first if promotion on February 22 goes as expected. One of the most attractive fights that can happen in any weight class, Beterbiev-Bivol II will be supported by a next fight that can be popular and Fun main activities One of them is Ennis-Ortiz Jnr, the profile of a rivalry that might make headlines in Las Vegas casinos. And it will be one of the most sought after fights of 2025.
“It was the best Riyadh card on paper put together,” said retired Chris Algieri. BoxingScene’s Highlights– “I love this card from top to bottom. The main event is a very important fight for the weight class. for division; For pound-for-pound ratings Therefore, the level of core activity is considered very high.
“Then you have a couple of other actors who really steal the show. In terms of action packed action, Joseph Parker definitely deserves his shot – he can beat Daniel Dubois. I don’t know if Dubois is the favorite in that fight or not. No – in his latest form, Parker looks very, very smart; very difficult; Miraculous gas tank And it’s very difficult to deal with. Dubois, we’ve seen him get frustrated, he can surrender. I wouldn’t totally say that’s a win for Daniel Dubois, that’s for sure.
“Then you have Zhilei Zhang, one of the most exciting heavyweights of the past few years. Fighting Agit (Kabayel), that guy can fight. I don’t know how high he is at the highest level. I’ve been impressed with him recently, but that’s a big test for him against Zhilei Zhang.
“The battle between Shiraz and Adames. It’s an amazing pairing. My hats off to Team Sheeraz for really jumping into the fray early on. Fighting one of the stronger champions in the weight class.
“Virgil and Ennis – how can you not love that? That honestly steals the show, and then sprinkles in a little Shakur Stevenson and Schofield – and a little bit of bad blood – and why not? From top to bottom, this card has everything you could possibly want.”
Algieri and Paulie Malignaggi, fellow ProBox TV contributors and BoxingScene columnists, were also selected for their expertise as experts and commentators on other platforms, and although Malignaggi was considered, From time to time it is said that it is a divided person. But he also shared Algieri’s enthusiasm.
“Many of these fights – if not all – could be main events on another card,” said Malignaggi, who, like Algieri, is a retired world champion. “We’ve seen big fight cards with main events that are worse than some of the fights on this card that aren’t main events.
“Ennis and Virgil. Ortiz was something that was talked about during Vergil’s welterweight days. Therefore, this matter has come full circle. Ennis has now moved up to the 154lb class and will fight Virgil in the next weight class. The words ‘Barnburner’ are written all over it. Especially when you consider the defensive deficiencies we talked about with Ennis. Virgil, as attacking as ever, was dropped twice by[Serhi]Bohachuk. So he’s not Pernell. Whitaker, for sure.
“Two explosive and offensive fighters. This has shown little defensive responsibility. It was an explosive, explosive fight.
“The main event is not your typical explosive fight. It could be another tough and realistic chess match if Beterbiev can break Bivol just a little bit. This is how most opponents break down, and Bivol started losing ground because he couldn’t focus. The battle will also open.
“That battle didn’t open the first time. Because no one is in a broken position. It was a disciplined fight of the highest level. That’s a very high IQ fight. I don’t know if words can describe it. I can’t guarantee it will happen again. But it can be done Because both of them were not sure that they would not be able to win the first time. You had a great fight there.
“Dubois has become one of the most exciting fighters in the weight class. That’s what makes it fun. Parker is so crafty. And one thing – will Dubois’ youthful exuberance overtake Parker’s slyness? That’s one thing I wonder about Parker.
“This is a really good card from top to bottom, you don’t want to miss these fights.”
If there had been little criticism previously about the quality of the Riyadh season promotions overseen by General Entertainment Agencies. There will be questions about their motives. and the disappointing atmosphere that had been seen and heard in Kingdom Arena before.
“It will probably be light,” Algieri continued. “This is what these cards are. But that’s okay – the fights are great – we have other cards there that don’t have the crazy support of the crowd, but that’s okay, they fight well.
“I like to see a good fight. I want to see the best men in the world fight. If I have to be in a space like that – where there’s no drinking, no booze, no real crowd support – that’s fine. When I fought Manny, Pacquiao in Macau (in 2014), the crowd sat and held hands. It’s just a different culture. And I don’t think we should knock these cards or any of these pairings because they lack the crazy atmosphere behind them.
“Does it affect the battle? Definitely. Does it affect that moment? And how did it feel to be there? Definitely. But this is a sport. And they should be able to fight in the closet and still be able to perform. Yes, it will be quiet, but fighting is good.”
