Anthony Joshua arrives in Saudi Arabia

Press Release

25/11/2019

Anthony Joshua arrives in Saudi Arabia

Former champion Anthony Joshua has promised the world an “iconic evening of boxing” as he lands in Saudi Arabia ahead of his rematch with IBF/WBA/WBO champion Andy Ruiz Jr in the Clash On The Dunes. Joshua landed last night at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as arrives to set up his pre-fight training camp to prepare for the epic bout on December 7th. The first heavyweight world title fight to be held in the Middle East, dubbed "the Clash On The Dunes" will take place in the custom-built 15,000 seat Diriyah Arena in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site Joshua will be looking to regain his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO belts after suffering defeat to Ruiz in New York earlier this year, but the British heavyweight will have the backing thousands of UK fans joining boxing enthusiasts from more than 60 countries. “It’s going to be an incredible night and I’m thrilled so many of my fans are going to be there, particularly from the UK,” said Joshua. “It’ll definitely be a night people will tell their grandchildren they were at, one of those iconic evenings of boxing. Everyone from Saudi has been brilliant to work with.”