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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia as it nears completion ahead of the heavyweight world title rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua. PA
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Heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz arrives at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for the Clash On The Dunes against Anthony Joshua. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz is greeted by the media in Riyadh. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. November 26: World Champion Andy Ruiz receives a warm welcome on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz departs the airport in Riyadh. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz after landing in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia as it nears completion ahead of the heavyweight world title rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua. PA
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Heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz arrives at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for the Clash On The Dunes against Anthony Joshua. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz is greeted by the media in Riyadh. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. November 26: World Champion Andy Ruiz receives a warm welcome on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz departs the airport in Riyadh. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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Andy Ruiz after landing in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Diriyah Season
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
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The Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. PA
Andy Ruiz Jr will 'hunt down' Anthony Joshua and prove he is the 'more skilled boxer'
World heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia sees the Mexican-American put his belts on the line against the man he beat in June
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30 November, 2019
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