SAUDI ARABIA is set to host its biggest ever boxing event on Saturday night.
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr’s rematch is the most lucrative ever held in the Kingdom – and they’ve built a brand new arena just for this heavyweight tussle.
The Diriyah Arena is set to host AJ’s rematch with Andy Ruiz JrCredit: PA:Press Association
What capacity is the Diriyah Arena?
THE new-look Diriyah Arena will host the mega rematch, which has the potential to be one of the fights of the decade.
Purpose-built for this bout, the stadium has been designed from the ground up to be a boxing paradise for both fans and fighters.
UK exhibitor and event contractor Arena have played a huge part in getting the venue into shape for December 7.
It has a capacity of 15,000, with ticket sales strong heading into the world title clash.
The Arena has taken around six weeks to constructCredit: PA:Press Association
How long did it take to build?
SAUDI ARABIA are relatively new on the boxing scene and have constructed the Diriyah Arena specially for this fight.
To get to the stadium, fans will have to pass through the Diriyah Oasis, which is a hive of activity and will host more sporting events in the future.
From the ground up, the Arena has taken just under TWO months to build, with around 175 staff and workmen working tirelessly.
Paul Berger, CEO for Arena Middle East and Asia, said: “It’s incredible what we’ve managed to achieve in just six weeks. We’re really proud of our UK and Middle East divisions, who have spent the last six weeks working with a team of 175 people to deliver a project of such scale and specification.
“We are one of the few companies that can offer a full turnkey solution for events of this size, from design and construction through to the luxurious high quality interiors and we are honoured to be involved in a part of history for the Diriyah season and this exciting series of mega events.”
How can I watch Joshua vs Ruiz?
- The huge heavyweight title fight and undercard is live on Sky Sports Box Office.
- Sky Sports Box Office will begin their broadcast from 5pm GMT.
- The card will be available for a record price of £24.95, with the full undercard and main event shown.
- You can also live stream for the same price on your computer, mobile and tablet devices.
- Sky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
