La Velada del Año VI draws 80,000 in Seville with star-studded boxing and music

More than 80,000 spectators filled the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville for La Velada del Año VI, the boxing event organized by streamer Ibai Llanos, which also drew millions online via Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. The night featured ten bouts, musical performances, and a mix of victories and challenges.

Results highlights

• Gero Arias defeated Viruzz by unanimous decision in a high-level bout, becoming the first Argentine winner of the night and later challenging Jake Paul Source: Excelsior MX.
• Natalia MX beat Clersss also by unanimous decision, extending the streak of Mexican female winners in the event Source: Excelsior MX.
• The main event saw TheGrefg face IlloJuan, with TheGrefg's experience against IlloJuan's home-city debut. The fight was preceded by a weigh-in where both showed camaraderie Source: Infobae, El Mundo.
• In the co-main, Plex fought Fernanfloo, with Plex's partner Aitana showing support Source: ABC, El Confidencial.

Star power and performances

Colombian singer Juanes performed four songs before a match, thanking Ibai and the crowd Source: El Colombiano. Other artists included Yandel, Anuel AA, Bad Gyal, and Lucho RK & La Pantera Source: El Español.

Record audience and future challenges

Ibai Llanos aimed to break the previous record of 10 million concurrent viewers. The event's 80,000 tickets sold out in two hours Source: Euronews. Gero Arias called out Jake Paul post-fight, adding a potential cross-over challenge Source: Excelsior MX.