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Ibai’s Velada del Año 5 Broke the Internet and the Rules of Pop Culture
Ibai Llanos did it again. La Velada del Año 5 not only broke viewership records on Twitch, but it also made it clear that the mix of boxing, streaming, and music is now at the heart of Hispanic pop culture. With more than 10.8 million viewers tuning in simultaneously and a packed La Cartuja Stadium with over 80 thousand attendees, La Velada proved that the event is not just a trend: it’s a global phenomenon.
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A Next-Level Musical Lineup
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From the very first moments, the night was a celebration. Myke Towers got everyone buzzing with “Degenere”, followed by Aitana, who fired up the stadium with “Las Babys” and tugged at heartstrings with “6 de febrero”.
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Eladio Carrión surprised everyone with “Ice, frío, hielo,” marking another major highlight. Los del Río brought nostalgia and Sevillian pride with “Sevilla tiene un color especial” and, of course, “La Macarena.”
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Grupo Frontera added a northern flavor with “Quiero comerte todos los días,” while De La Rose brought the Caribbean groove after one of the shortest bouts. Melendi showed his pride and bagpipes to honor Real Oviedo’s ascent.
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The Matches: Who Won and Sparked Conversation
Peereira7 vs. Rivaldios: The Spanish fighter Peereira7 kicked off the night with a clear victory by unanimous decision against the Mexican Rivaldios. He dominated from the first round with precise punches and tactical control.
Perxitaa vs. Gaspi: Perxitaa stepped in with a nod to Minecraft, Gaspi with Ilan Amores live. It was an intense battle, ending with a technical knockout victory for Perxitaa after three consecutive counts. Gaspi, despite losing, earned everyone’s respect.
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Abby vs. RoRo Bueno: This was one of the closest fights. Abby won by split decision, which led to boos from the crowd. RoRo, with great dedication, was applauded by the audience. A match that left mixed feelings.
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Alana vs. Ari Geli: The Mexican fighter Alana once again proved why she’s a fan favorite. She won by split decision, even though the fight was quite close. Her experience was key to securing the victory.
Andoni vs. Carlos Belcast: Andoni, with a 44-pound weight advantage, won by split decision. Many expected a more decisive victory given his physical edge. Still, it was one of the most talked-about bouts of the night.
Viruzz vs. Tomás Mazza: The fight that closed the night was also one of the most controversial. Viruzz kept his undefeated streak alive with a decision victory, but many on social media felt Mazza deserved to win. Despite the outcome, both fighters showed mutual respect.
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Grefg vs. Westcol (Main Event): From the first bell ring, both fighters came out swinging, taking the center of the ring. Westcol seemed more hyped and spent too much energy, which Grefg capitalized on by staying disciplined and calculated. In the second round, Grefg started landing clear shots and pushed the Colombian to the brink. By the final round, Grefg’s dominance was clear, and the referee stopped the fight after seeing that Westcol couldn’t respond effectively. With this, Grefg claimed victory by technical knockout and took home the main event belt. The two embraced after the match, wrapping up an unforgettable evening.
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Ibai Llanos cemented his status as the leading creator of digital events in the Hispanic world. And with each edition, the bar gets higher. Live music, genuine emotions, emerging talent, and amateur boxing at its best. And if that was La Velada 5, we can’t even imagine what the 6th edition will be like.
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