Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua II - 7 December 2019

[jtourettes]

What time are the ringwalks for the main event?

9pm or 10pm.. normal UK time

Cheers, thank fornicate for that.

[MightyWarrior]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/ ... SApp_Other

[Ruthless-RKO]

DIRIYAH ARENA READY FOR CLASH ON THE DUNES ACTION



An iconic fight needs a spectacular venue and few can compare to the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia which is now ready for a historic night as the Clash On The Dunes sees World Champion Andy Ruiz Jr take on Anthony Joshua.

Earlier this week, Joshua promised the world an “iconic evening of boxing” as he flew into the Kingdom ahead of the epic bout on December 7.

The first-ever Heavyweight World Title fight to take place in the Middle East will be staged in the custom-built 15,000 seat Diriyah Arena in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the home of heroes and kings.

Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Boxing, said: “The arena and site are utterly breath-taking, with a theme park and concert the night before as well. It’s like nothing we’ve seen before in boxing. The Clash On The Dunes will be a night to remember. We can’t wait.”

The Diriyah Arena has been constructed by 175 staff working tirelessly to transform the 10,000 sq m site, which includes 295 tonnes of steel, which would stretch 57km. Work began on October 7, just two months out, with 3,000 sqm of scaffolding needed to complete the work.

On the night more than 2,000 staff will ensure proceedings run smoothly in the arena, 95 percent of which is reusable, and which will take a month to take down.

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 of thousands of UK fans joining boxing enthusiasts from more than 60 countries across the world.

Fans will approach the Diriyah Arena via the Diriyah Oasis, a huge sprawling entertainment hub which includes ice-skating outdoors, sky diving, jetski-ing and ziplining among a host of activities on offer. The Diriyah Oasis is split into the four zones – Nature, Imagination, Reflection, Excitement- giving families a place to come together, and at its heart lies an astonishing grand installation by world-renowned Italian artist, Edoardo Tresoldi.

The Clash On The Dunes forms part of the Diriyah Season, epic month of sports which kicked off with Formula E at the weekend, the Diriyah Tennis Cup featuring eight of the best men’s players on the planet, and the Diriyah Equestrian Festival, an elite competition with Tokyo Olympics 2020 qualifying points on the line.

The Diriyah Season is also supported by the Diriyah Music Festival with huge concerts taking place around the event. On December 6, the night before the Clash On The Dunes, major artists who are yet to be announced will perform. So far artists such as Imagine Dragons, DJ Alan Walker, Clean Bandit and Maluma have performed to 40,000 concert goers.

Tickets for all of the Diriyah Season’s spectacular events, concerts and entertainment will be available at www.diriyahseason.sa. Follow Diriyah Season’s news and announcements on the official social media pages on twitter and Instagram @diriyahseason.

[Ruthless-RKO]

About Diriyah Season

Diriyah Season is an unmissable set of international sports and entertainment events, happening at the historic city of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sports fanatics, entertainment seekers, foodies and shoppers, are invited to a month of energy, excitement, elegance, and memorable moments as the world comes to Diriyah!

Watch the world’s top sporting events:

· Diriyah E-Prix 2019: The thrilling electric race returns with a double-header race weekend – 2 Races on Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23
· A Historic Clash, known to the world as ‘Clash On The Dunes’ where Andy Ruiz Jr defends his title against Anthony Joshua for the World Heavyweight Championship
· A Battle for Glory as 8 of the world’s top Tennis stars compete for the ‘Diriyah Tennis Cup’
· Diriyah Equestrian Festival on December 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st , where contestants from all over the world will be one with their horses to qualify for TOKYO 2020

Tourist Visa Entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has changed for tourists visiting the country and the process is a simple online application.

Available to complete online, visitors can follow four easy steps which take just a few minutes to complete.
Step One: visit www.visa.visitsaudi.com
Step Two: Fill the application
Step Three: Pay the Visa fee
Step Four: Get your online Visa

Applications are often processed within a 48 hour period, with residents from 49 approved countries worldwide having their visas available through the fast track system.

[KiwiRider]

I take it most of you have seen this knock up, scaffold stadium?

Am I the only one who gets a slight sense of dread?

I've been 5 tiers up on a scaffold grandstand and it didn't feel so safe. I couldn't count the tiers properly and only guess it is 4x that. And aren't the indigenous people from that region the 2nd fattest in the world, or is that just Qatar?

[danconnollyeire]

About Diriyah Season

Diriyah Season is an unmissable set of international sports and entertainment events, happening at the historic city of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sports fanatics, entertainment seekers, foodies and shoppers, are invited to a month of energy, excitement, elegance, and memorable moments as the world comes to Diriyah!

Watch the world’s top sporting events:

· Diriyah E-Prix 2019: The thrilling electric race returns with a double-header race weekend – 2 Races on Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23
· A Historic Clash, known to the world as ‘Clash On The Dunes’ where Andy Ruiz Jr defends his title against Anthony Joshua for the World Heavyweight Championship
· A Battle for Glory as 8 of the world’s top Tennis stars compete for the ‘Diriyah Tennis Cup’
· Diriyah Equestrian Festival on December 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st , where contestants from all over the world will be one with their horses to qualify for TOKYO 2020

Tourist Visa Entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has changed for tourists visiting the country and the process is a simple online application.

Available to complete online, visitors can follow four easy steps which take just a few minutes to complete.
Step One: visit www.visa.visitsaudi.com
Step Two: Fill the application
Step Three: Pay the Visa fee
Step Four: Get your online Visa

Applications are often processed within a 48 hour period, with residents from 49 approved countries worldwide having their visas available through the fast track system.

Hearn makes me laugh. He stated outright in one ifl tv you get a visa with ticket (implying no extra cost), then in another he gives it "well... y'know... it kinda is with ticket" he sounds like such a politician and people hate politicians

[Martin H]

Just come back from Saudi Arabia and there is zero buzz for the fight there

[Wrists]

There's now a massive part of me AJ sparks Ruiz in the rematch.

Him and Eddie go on a money Mayweather type binge/rant.

Mug off all the whingers

It would be great simply for the meltdown in here alone.

Dear me, get behind our man FFS

[Wrists]

Oh and another thing.

If AJ does win and then fights Fury/Wilder then I hope Eddie charges £100 for the PPV and announces he's doing so from a yacht on the Med whilst eating grapes off a honey.

[Wrists]

But don't worry lads if AJ does lose he will be able to get to 6 rounders at the York Hall (propa fightin venue) and you can all pretend you've always liked him from day one.

[Wrists]

Also, when Eddie makes the PPV announcement he should announce Callum Smith v John Ryder 2 for the undercard - Repeat or Redemption.

[danconnollyeire]

There's now a massive part of me AJ sparks Ruiz in the rematch.

Him and Eddie go on a money Mayweather type binge/rant.

Mug off all the whingers

It would be great simply for the meltdown in here alone.

Dear me, get behind our man FFS

Afternoon Barry

[danconnollyeire]

Oh and another thing.

If AJ does win and then fights Fury/Wilder then I hope Eddie charges £100 for the PPV and announces he's doing so from a yacht on the Med whilst eating grapes off a honey.

How Eddie's knob tasting this afto?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Just come back from Saudi Arabia and there is zero buzz for the fight there

Where about a where you?

[Martin H]

Just come back from Saudi Arabia and there is zero buzz for the fight there

Where about a where you?

In Diriyah for an event five minutes from the venue for Joshua/Ruiz

[Ruthless-RKO]

Where about a where you?

In Diriyah for an event five minutes from the venue for Joshua/Ruiz

They should have done this at Jeddah. They have a massive sports complex there too.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Dillian Whyte returns to action against Mariusz Wach on the same bill as Anthony Joshua's epic rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia.

The British heavyweight faces Wach, a former world title challenger, ahead of Joshua's massive showdown with Ruiz Jr on December 7, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Poland's Wach has proven his grit while extending Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin into the later rounds and will be hoping to drag Whyte into a dramatic battle after rejuvenating his career with two victories in his home country.

Fellow Brit Tom Little will also be targeting a huge upset on the undercard as he takes on Mahammadrasul Majidov, the former world amateur champion.

Alexander Povetkin's explosive encounter with Michael Hunter has already been confirmed, along with Filip Hrgovic's step-up in class against Eric Molina on an action-packed evening of heavyweight fights.

The talented young duo of Hopey Price and Diego Pacheco will also be eager to impress at Diriyah Arena.

Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn said: "This wraps up a huge card for what will be a historic night for the sport.

"Ten big heavyweights will descend on Diriyah to cause a shockwave through world boxing as Saudi Arabia hosts one of the biggest heavyweight fight of all time. Ten days to go!"

Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing, said: "Anthony Joshua's epic rematch night has even more heavyweight fireworks as Dillian Whyte battles Mariusz Wach on a bill which is brimming with big punchers.

"Whyte will be seeking to showcase his power against the battle-hardened Mariusz Wach, while the likeable Tom Little receives a dream fight against Mahammadrasul Majidov, the former world amateur champion.

"Hopey Price and Diego Pacheco are also keen to display their talent on a momentous night for the sport as we build towards Joshua's spectacular showdown with Ruiz Jr."

[Stuarty]

Whyte v Wach and Majimov v Tomato Can Little! Sky are really spoiling us!

[Ruthless-RKO]

Whyte v Wach and Majimov v Tomato Can Little! Sky are really spoiling us!

Is it what 4 HW fights??

[Stuarty]

Whyte v Wach and Majimov v Tomato Can Little! Sky are really spoiling us!

Is it what 4 HW fights??

Aye mate. Hunter v Pov is interesting but the other two on the uc are dogshite

[oogiebe]

Is it what 4 HW fights??

Aye mate. Hunter v Pov is interesting but the other two on the uc are dogshite

Matchup wise I agree, but could be some good action.

[Stuarty]

Aye mate. Hunter v Pov is interesting but the other two on the uc are dogshite

Matchup wise I agree, but could be some good action.

Aye if you're a sadist

[oogiebe]

Matchup wise I agree, but could be some good action.

Aye if you're a sadist

Well, if enjoying a good KO is being a sadist, then I'm a card carrying member!

[Ruthless-RKO]

Is it what 4 HW fights??

Aye mate. Hunter v Pov is interesting but the other two on the uc are dogshite

It's 5 mate.. Hrgovic vs. Molina.

[Stuarty]

Aye mate. Hunter v Pov is interesting but the other two on the uc are dogshite

It's 5 mate.. Hrgovic vs. Molina.

Oh aye well spotted.. i haven't seen much of Hrgovic thus far...