ANTHONY JOSHUA fans won’t be happy if they are sitting in these seats for the big fight later.
In just a few hours time, AJ has his shot at redemption when he fights Andy Ruiz Jr in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Sitting behind this huge pillar wouldn’t be a perfect start to the fight nightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Back in June the Brit was dismantled by the unfancied Mexican on the way to a seventh-round stoppage defeat.
Fans have flocked to the Middle East to support the dethroned champ in his bid to win back the heavyweight belts.
But for anybody who is sat in these seats, they’d have been better watching the action unfold at home with Sky Sports Box Office.
Several photos are doing the rounds showing seats with views restricted by a huge pillar.
For some of the seats, the pillar comes down straight in view of the middle of the ring.
You’d be hoping these weren’t the £15,000 seats as there would be a few calls for refunds if so.
THREAT OF LIGHTNING
And those attending the fight night in Diriyah better take their brollys too.
The only covering is over the ring, meaning those in the stadium will be at the mercy of the elements.
It is already pouring with rain in Diriyah and while there is a small roof above the ring itself, none of the spectators will be under cover.
There is a 78 percent chance of rain at 9pm – when the ringwalk is scheduled to take place – but the main fears amongst officials are the wind and threat of lightning.
Should winds hit 72mph there is every chance the undercard will be cancelled at the very least – with calling off Joshua vs Ruiz an absolute last resort.
And even a single flash of lightning will be enough for officials to cancel the eagerly-anticipated rematch – with a reserve date pencilled in for early 2020.
Construction on the arena only began six weeks ago, with 175 dedicated staff and workmen tirelessly making sure that it was ready in time.
Diriyah is located in the north-western outskirts of the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh.
The clash is taking place 3,900 miles away from Joshua’s London base, meaning fans have been forced to splash out as much as £15,000 to watch the Olympic Gold Medallist in action.
Yet according to the Times, about 4,000 Britons are expected to flood the outskirts of Riyadh with 75 per cent of the tickets for the 15,000-seat arena sold.
The Sun Sport’s John Hutchinson and Jack Figg predict a Joshua win during an in-depth preview ahead of Ruiz v Joshua II
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
