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oogiebe wrote: ↑09 Aug 2019, 16:32

greg wrote: ↑09 Aug 2019, 16:23

..that certainly remains to be seen

Of course.

and you can be the 1st to congratulate AJ if you called it wrong !

Humble pie even ..

stevec@france wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:18

oogiebe wrote: ↑09 Aug 2019, 16:32
Of course.

and you can be the 1st to congratulate AJ if you called it wrong !

Humble pie even ..

AJ means a lot to you.

More a case of its easy to write him off based on the 1st fight and assume it will be the same again .

If Ruiz wins It then he wins - simples ..

If AJ wins then people should acknowledge the moment a beaten champ regains his belts and goes on to bigger challenges.

He may not - we arent clairvoyant ... my point is about giving credit when and where due .

stevec@france wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:27 More a case of its easy to write him off based on the 1st fight and assume it will be the same again .

If Ruiz wins It then he wins - simples ..

If AJ wins then people should acknowledge the moment a beaten champ regains his belts and goes on to bigger challenges.

He may not - we arent clairvoyant ... my point is about giving credit when and where due .

All kudos to AJ if he wins. I just don't think he will. You seem to think that people's opinions on the matter are some affront to him personally.

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:32

stevec@france wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:27 More a case of its easy to write him off based on the 1st fight and assume it will be the same again .

If Ruiz wins It then he wins - simples ..

If AJ wins then people should acknowledge the moment a beaten champ regains his belts and goes on to bigger challenges.

He may not - we arent clairvoyant ... my point is about giving credit when and where due .

All kudos to AJ if he wins. I just don't think he will. You seem to think that people's opinions on the matter are some affront to him personally.

some of them clearly have been in the last few months !
same old story really of people wanting to knock a guy off the pedestal .

stevec@france wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:40

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:32
All kudos to AJ if he wins. I just don't think he will. You seem to think that people's opinions on the matter are some affront to him personally.

some of them clearly have been in the last few months !
same old story really of people wanting to knock a guy off the pedestal .

Welcome to boxing! LOL!

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 11:46

It says DAZN blocked that video in the US. Aren't those jerks trying to hustle their fight shows here anymore? If they are that's not very good advertising.

Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 22:04

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 11:46

It says DAZN blocked that video in the US. Aren't those jerks trying to hustle their fight shows here anymore? If they are that's not very good advertising.

They are losing millions. Why would they do anything smartly?

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 22:11

Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 22:04



It says DAZN blocked that video in the US. Aren't those jerks trying to hustle their fight shows here anymore? If they are that's not very good advertising.

They are losing millions. Why would they do anything smartly?

I watched it and found that Dazn was actually doing me a favor by blocking it. Weird.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 11:46

Wow Ruiz always sounds like he’s smoked a whole bunch of weed. Speak faster son, I don’t have time to listen to how blessed you are in slow mo.

Saw some of the presser.
It was all so nicey nice and nothing controversial.
Hear they move onto NYC for another one.

Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 22:04

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 11:46

It says DAZN blocked that video in the US. Aren't those jerks trying to hustle their fight shows here anymore? If they are that's not very good advertising.

If you’re on the US, you have to watch the DAZN stream I think.

I know his posture isn't great but to me it looks like Josh has a gut on him.

He's always had that muscle gut

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:42

stevec@france wrote: ↑04 Sep 2019, 15:40

some of them clearly have been in the last few months !
same old story really of people wanting to knock a guy off the pedestal .

Welcome to boxing! LOL!

Oo Yeah

I am as bad with fighters I dont like or feel are a over rated !

The more i see of those two the less i care who wins.

DAZN To Live Stream Ruiz-Joshua 2 In U.S.

Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America, claims, “Their first fight captured the world’s attention and once again illustrated that you never know what will happen when two heavyweight boxers enter a ring, Ruiz vs. Joshua II is by far the most-anticipated rematch in recent memory and adds to DAZN’s year-end schedule, which will be the best stretch of boxing that fans have seen in years.”

Boxing fans from around the world can flock to the biggest fight of the year – the Clash on the Dunes in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia – to support their heroes Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua after the Kingdom launched new super-fast tourist visas.

Boxing fans from around the world can flock to the biggest fight of the year – the Clash on the Dunes in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia – to support their heroes Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua after the Kingdom launched new super-fast tourist visas.

On December 7, in the UNESCO heritage site of Diriyah – known as the land of kings and heroes – Anthony ‘AJ’ Joshua will attempt to recapture belts taken from him by Andy ‘Destroyer’ Ruiz Jr in Diriyah Arena, a purpose-built arena for 15,000 fans on the night.

Tickets for this incredible showdown go on sale this Sunday, October 13, at 9pm KSA time (10pm in UAE, 7pm in the UK and 2pm US) and are available at www.diriyahseason.sa.

It will be the first-ever World Heavyweight Title fight ever to be staged in the Middle East and forms part of the month-long ‘Diriyah Season’, a spectacular season of world-class sport, global entertainment, and culture, officially launched on Sunday night at a glittering ceremony in the ancient city, the birthplace of modern Saudi Arabia on the outskirts of Riyadh.

This follows the announcement in recent days that travelers from 49 countries across the world can now secure 90 day tourist visas online in just seven minutes to attend the festival. For more information got to visa.visitsaudi.com.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This is the biggest boxing match on the planet, and it will be taking place in one of the most unique venues ever.

“We already know there is a great passion for boxing in the Kingdom, but AJ and Andy will want their fans to come and support them, from across the region and from the UK and the US and Mexico.

“It’s great news that these tourism visas have been launched, that’s a big step forward for the country and it means that boxing fans wherever they are can come witness an unmissable night. This fight will go down in history as one of the greats.”

Due to the unique venue, being staged outside of the UK or the US, the fight has already seen parallels drawn in the media to some of the most iconic fights in history, such as Muhammad Ali’s fights against George Foreman – “the Rumble in the Jungle” – and Joe Frazier – the “Thrilla in Manila”.

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki AlFaisal Al Saud, Chairman of the GSA, said: “We have already seen the energy created by boxing when we staged the World Boxing Super Series match last year, this landmark moment – the first World Heavyweight Title fight in the Middle East – now takes that excitement to a whole new level.

“Athletes and audiences can expect to be knocked out by the passionate reception this event will enjoy in the Kingdom, and now, with the launch of tourism visas for 49 countries, it has never been easier for fans from around the world to come be part of history.”

HH Prince Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of SCEE, said: “This is a historic moment for Saudi Arabia welcoming the first World Heavyweight Championship. As a nation we have started to pave the way for becoming a global player in the sports and entertainment industry and we have witnessed a real appetite for the boxing sport.

“This is the biggest boxing fight that has taken place in the region to date and we are bringing it to Saudi Arabia on December 7 – the world is watching us and we promise to deliver an unparalleled experience. SCEE are a proud partner of the GSA bringing Clash on the Dunes to Diriyah Season, 2019.”

Tickets for all of Diriyah Season’s spectacular events and entertainment will be available online at www.diriyahseason.sa with Formula E Tickets on sale now, Clash On the Dunes tickets on October 13, and Diriyah Tennis Cup on October 26. Tickets for other events as well as season long tickets will be announced soon. Follow Diriyah Season’s news and announcements on the official social media pages on twitter and Instagram @diriyahseason.

Construction begins on 15,000-seat stadium in Saudi Arabia which will host Anthony Joshua's rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr... less than eight weeks before Brit goes in search of revenge

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxin ... match.html

Construction has begun on the 15,000-seater stadium which will host Anthony Joshua's blockbuster rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia.

The heavyweights will renew their rivalry on December 7 in a Gladiator-style, three-sided temporary venue in Diriyah.

The Diriyah Arena is being built especially to host the high-profile rematch and work has now begun on its construction with little under two months to go until fight night.

Work is underway here in Diriyah! December 7 is going to be something special #RuizJoshua2 pic.twitter.com/PdTWCZ10Ch
— Frank Smith (@Frank_1_Smith) October 15, 2019

Matchroom released footage on Wednesday showing construction getting underway on the UNESCO heritage site.

The foundations of temporary stands were seen on one side of what is set to be the ring, with a large shell of what appears to be the stage area housing changing rooms, VIPS and TV studios opposite.

Roars Like Me wrote: ↑05 Sep 2019, 08:51 I know his posture isn't great but to me it looks like Josh has a gut on him.

He does have a gut. It's called a roid gut: