Saudi Arabia: The saviour of boxing?

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Two years ago, boxing was on the ropes. Fans were fed up, and rival promoters were playing the blame game, as egos, finances and broadcaster commitments got in the way. Now, it's all changed, largely thanks to investment from Saudi Arabia.

Period3 Apr 2025

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  • TitleSaudi Arabia: The saviour of boxing?
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC World Service
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date3/04/25
    DescriptionThis podcast episode explores how Saudi Arabia has become a major force in reviving global boxing.
    Producer/AuthorMatt Lines
    URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6s1v
    PersonsChristina Philippou
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