Their first fight made history in the world of boxing. Andy Ruiz Jr surprised everyone by defeating Joshua and claiming his world titles. The upcoming rematch in Riyadh is expected to attract significant attention.
Saudi Arabian authorities reportedly invested close to $100 million to secure the hosting rights for the fight.
The fight’s venue and date (December 7th) have been finalized. However, concerns have been voiced regarding Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Amnesty International has urged Joshua to reconsider participating in the fight.
Felix Jakens, head of campaigns at Amnesty International UK, stated, “We urge Joshua to familiarize himself with the human rights situation and be willing to speak out against Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record.” Jakens also expressed concern that the event might serve as a way for Saudi Arabia to improve its reputation through sports.
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