Saudi Arabia eyes boxing in continued push for more professional sports
As golf tries to coat half-a-billion-dollar deals in PR blather about “growing the game”, boxing gives it to you straighter than a piston jab as veteran promoter Frank Warren says Saudi Arabia’s wealth means it will soon be the fight capital of the world.
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Prince Naseem Hamed: Remembering the career of one of boxing's great entertainers
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How Saudi Arabia changed the boxing landscape in 2023
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Spending spree thrusts Saudi football on to global stage
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The Middle East's play to rule global sports - Washington Post
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Jake Paul takes first ring defeat by split decision to Fury
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Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder agree to Saudi Arabia fight in March, but there's a catch
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Michael Buffer interview: The man behind 'Let's Get Ready To Rumble
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The Ukrainian victory in Saudi Arabia – Middle East Monitor
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Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE! Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and reaction today
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Britain's Ali wins first Saudi women's boxing match in seconds
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He can be a PT for Ronaldo in Saudi': Tyson Fury's warning to brother Tommy 'if he loses to Jake Paul
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