Riyadh

Name: Riyadh
Address: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Premier boxing venue with 74 recorded professional matches

Riyadh Boxing Statistics

Total Boxing Matches

Professional fights recorded

Saudi Arabia

Host City

Saudi Arabia, United States

Years of Boxing

Modern venue status

About Riyadh Boxing Venue

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has rapidly emerged as a prominent hub for international boxing events, reflecting the Kingdom's ambition to position itself at the forefront of global sports and entertainment. Historically, boxing had a limited presence in the region, but recent years have witnessed a transformative shift, with Riyadh hosting several high-profile bouts that have garnered worldwide attention.?

A landmark moment in Riyadh's boxing journey occurred on December 7, 2019, when the city hosted the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua. Dubbed the "Clash on the Dunes," this event saw Joshua reclaim his heavyweight titles in a unanimous decision, marking Saudi Arabia's significant entry into the world of elite boxing promotions.?

The momentum continued with the "Riyadh Season," an annual entertainment festival incorporating major boxing spectacles into its lineup. For instance, on October 28, 2023, the city witnessed a historic bout between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, blending the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts. This event showcased Riyadh's capability to host cross-disciplinary fights and highlighted its appeal to a diverse global audience.

Further solidifying its status, Riyadh is set to host an unprecedented boxing event on May 3, 2025, featuring Saul "Canelo" Alvarez defending his super middleweight titles against William Scull. This match underscores the city's growing reputation as a venue for championship bouts, attracting top-tier talent and international media coverage.

Beyond hosting international stars, Riyadh has also been instrumental in nurturing local talent. Ziyad "Zizo" Almaayouf, the first Saudi professional boxer to win a pro fight, has symbolised the sport's burgeoning popularity in the Kingdom. His journey from a local enthusiast to an international competitor reflects the nation's commitment to developing homegrown athletes and integrating them into the global boxing community.

In summary, Riyadh's evolution into a boxing epicentre is a testament to Saudi Arabia's strategic investments in sports and entertainment. The city's ability to attract marquee events and cultivate local talent signifies a broader cultural shift, positioning Riyadh as a key player in the international boxing arena.

Key Information

Location: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
Total Boxing Matches: 74 recorded professional fights
Venue Type: Professional boxing arena
Region: Saudi Arabia boxing destination

Notable Boxing Matches at Riyadh

12 Round Heavyweight Bout

Key Information

Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba

Badou Jack vs Noel Mikaelyan

Saul Alvarez vs William Scull

Gilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith

Arnold Barboza Jr vs Jose Carlos Ramirez

William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer

Oscar Collazo vs Thammanoon Niyomtrong

Oscar Duarte vs Batyr Akhmedov

Ziyad Almaayouf vs Juan Carlos Ramirez Garcia

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte

Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman

Raymond Ford vs Abraham Nova

Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye

Saul Alvarez vs William Scull

Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace

Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba

Badou Jack vs Noel Mikaelyan

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol

Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz

Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov

Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel

Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith

Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael Davis

Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor

Peter McGrail vs Rhys Edwards

Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean

Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury

Gilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith

Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr

Oscar Duarte vs Batyr Akhmedov

William Zepeda vs Tevin Farmer

Oscar Collazo vs Thammanoon Niyomtrong

Artur Beterbiev vs Dimitry Bivol

Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey

Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke

Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta

Skye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman

Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron

Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic

Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball

Hamzah Sheeraz vs Austin Williams

Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang

Willy Hutchinson vs Craig Richards

Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury

Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis

Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace

Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar

Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev

Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab

Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou

Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball

Gavin Gwynne vs Mark Chamberlain

Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker

Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov

Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena

Moses Itauma vs Istvan Bernath

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

Ilunga Junior Makabu vs Badou Jack

Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku

Naoya Inoue vs David Picasso

Willibaldo Garcia Perez vs Kenshiro Teraji

James Dickens vs Hayato Tsutsumi

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde

Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Daniel Martinez

Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney

Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes

Artur Beterbiev vs Deon Nicholson

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith

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