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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 21: Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol face off during the weigh-in ... [+] as part of Beterbiev v Bivol 2: The Last Crescendo at on February 21, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images).Getty ImagesThe highly anticipated Last Crescendo card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaheadlined by the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivolwill feature one of the biggest fight cards in recent boxing history. The two men first met for the undisputed light heavyweight championship in October 2024.Beterbiev won a controversial majority decision, making the rematch a necessity. While we knew wed see a solid card to back up the rematch, most didnt expect the seven fights that Turki Alalshikh helped bring together for Last Crescendo.While two of the originally scheduled fighters have pulled out due to injury, the main event and a strong lineup of fights remain. Heres the full fight schedule and all the information you need to watch.Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Date, Time, and How to WatchDate: Saturday, February 22Location: Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaStream: DAZN and PPV.comPPV Price: $25.99Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Scheduled Ring Walk TimesArtur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: 6:00 p.m. ETJoseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole: 4:40 p.m. ETShakur Stevenson vs. Josh Padley: 3:35 p.m. ETCarlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz: 2:35 p.m. ETVergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov: 1:40 p.m. ETZhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel: 12:40 p.m. ETJoshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith: 11:45 a.m. ETNew Co-Main Event for Last CrescendoMartin Bakole has stepped in to replace IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.Heres a look at the updated fight poster, now featuring Bakole in Dubois spot.While the Bakole vs. Joseph Parker fight will not be for the IBF title, Parkers WBO interim title is on the line. From a pure stylistic and intrigue standpoint, Bakole-Parker has the potential to be an even better fight than the originally planned clash.Bakole has been one of the most avoided heavyweights in the world since he destroyed Jared Anderson in August 2024. Can his size, power, and durability overcome Parkers speed, slickness, and experience?Well find out.The winner of the fight will seemingly be set for a title opportunity against Dubois once hes healthy and ready to defend his title. Because of that likelihood, the new co-main event is a high-stakes scrap.Shakur Stevenson Gets a New OpponentRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 21: Shakur Stevenson and Josh Padley pose for a photo during the ... [+] weigh-in ahead of their WBC World Lightweight title fight as part of Beterbiev v Bivol 2: The Last Crescendo at Boulevard Fountain on February 21, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFloyd Schofield Jr. is out with an illness, and the powers that be moved quickly to find a replacement. Josh Padley will step in to face WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.Few believed Schofield had a chance to handle the ultra-skilled Stevenson. Even fewer will give Padley a chance to pull the upset of the year. Padley is undefeated at 15-0 with 4 KOs. However, he has only fought 10 rounds twice and has never been in a 12-rounder.There are a ton of obstacles for him to overcome, and quite frankly, wed all be shocked if he finds a way to even make this fight competitive. Stevenson is a master in the ring, and because of the obvious gaps, this could be the most lopsided fight of the night.Be on the lookout for results from all of the fights on the card, along with highlights and reactions from the boxing community.