Saudi Arabia organizes a battle of revenge between Joshua and Ruiz

Riyadh, Dec. 7 (Petra) – The Saudi capital, Riyadh, will organize a revenge between British boxer Anthony Joshua and American American Andy Ruiz on Dec. 7, according to the promoters.

In the so-called "dune clash", Joshua will attempt to recover the titles of the World Association, the World Organization and the International Boxing Federation, which he waived in June in New York City. losing to Ruiz in New York in the seventh round.

The rematch will be held at Dir & # 39; iya, which includes Al-Tarif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the outskirts of the capital Riyadh.

The Welsh capital has been nominated for revenge at the Stade de la Principauté, but Saudi Arabia has surpbaded it in its recent attempt to strengthen its global position on the sports scene.

This year, in addition to hosting the European Golf Tour and competing with the Welterweight World Boxing Council, Saudi Arabia has won the right to host the famous Dakar Rally from 2020 onwards. .