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'Clash on the Dunes': Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr rematch confirmed for Saudi Arabia in December
The rematch of the biggest heavyweight boxing shock in a generation, Anthony Joshua versus Andy Ruiz Jr., has officially been announced to take place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on December 7.
The Middle East country had reportedly issued a lucrative proposal to host the heavyweight showdown, beating other rumored offers from Cardiff's Principality Stadium and an unnamed venue in Dubai.
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This comes after prolonged negotiations between representatives of both fighters as to the destination of the fight.
Ruiz Jr. had touted a return to Madison Square Garden in New York City, the host venue for their first fight in what was Joshua's United States debut but Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, reportedly nixed the idea.
England was also touted as a venue, but Hearn suggested that it would be unfair to the champion to travel to Joshua's home country.
However, with the situation now resolved, the blockbuster rematch for the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles is scheduled for Diriyah in Saudi Arabia.
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