This summer has proven a difficult one for the sport of boxing with canceled fights, delayed rematches and a fight set for Saudi Arabia, a controversial location given the Kingdom's horrid human rights record, writes columnist dylanohernandez.
Andy Ruiz Jr., who stunned the boxing world with his victory over heavy favorite Anthony Joshua in June to take his titles, will try to repeat the feat in a Dec. 7 rematch in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua’s promoter has struck a deal to stage the rematch in Saudi Arabia. Even if Joshua wins, the location will slow his efforts to become known in the United States. The same is true of Ruiz. His blubbery appearance garnered him some mainstream attention in the wake of his win over Joshua; building off that would be easier in the United States than it would be in the Middle East.
In an interview with Fight Hub TV, promoter Eddie Hearn said the controversy was evidence that the fight is “absolutely massive.”The absence of outrage in the United States reflects the reality that the majority of American sports fans have no idea who Anthony Joshua is or what he does for a living. Considering everything that hasn’t or won’t happen in boxing, the most significant card on the schedule could be the Sept. 28 show at Staples Center.
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