What started as a few experimental events in Saudi Arabia has become a complete takeover of the sport’s biggest moments. The kingdom didn’t just enter boxing, they bought it outright.

Saudi Arabia’s Boxing Revolution

Remember when boxing meant Vegas? Well now, Saudi Arabia has decided they want the world’s attention, so they started writing checks that nobody could refuse. The first big splash happened in 2019 with Anthony Joshua fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. in Riyadh. Most people thought it was a one-off publicity stunt. They were wrong. The Saudis had much bigger plans.

Money talks in boxing, and Saudi Arabia speaks fluent cash. Fighters who used to earn decent paydays in America suddenly found themselves offered life-changing sums to compete in the Middle East. We’re not talking about smal

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