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Joshua vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker official for 23 December

The bouts are just two of several heavyweight clashes that will take place in Riyadh on that date

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to share card in Riyadh on December 23 as mega-fight edges closer

There will be eight fights on the pre-Christmas card that sets the stage for a number of blockbuster bouts in 2024

Evening Standard

Gulf states fend off call from Iran to arm Palestinians at Riyadh summit

Iranian president had travelled to Saudi Arabia to try to force a more interventionist approach to Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK

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Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

Radio France Internationale

Israel-Hamas war: UN calls Gaza fighting ‘reprehensible’ – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read all our coverage of the Israel-Hamas war here

The Guardian - AU

Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence

Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.

Al Jazeera

First ever Saudi-Africa summit welcomes countries shunned by West

Saudi Arabia and African countries were set to sign deals worth some 500 million euros at an economic summit in Riyadh – the first of its kind. The three-day event, which began Friday, hopes to boost political and investment ties, while also addressing regional security threats.

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Exclusive: Tyson Fury Opens Up About Boxing, Mental Health Struggles And Faith In Riyadh

The heavyweight champion reflects on his journey, rehabilitation, and upcoming Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia

Zenger

Alison Lee wins by eight in Saudi Arabia with record-setting performance

One week after Alison Lee lost in a playoff on the LPGA, she ran laps around the field in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

White noise of Fury’s tight win drowns out concerns over Saudi hosts

Glittering theatrics and an intriguing battle with Francis Ngannou obscured various realities behind the mask in Riyadh

The Guardian - UK

Video: Was Francis Ngannou robbed in Tyson Fury loss? On-site analysis in Saudi Arabia

MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn and The MacLife's Oscar Willis analyzed Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury in the aftermath ringside in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boxing Fans Stunned After Tyson Fury’s Split-Decision Win

Tyson Fury improved to 34-0-1 after earning a split-decision win over Francis Ngannou at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated

Tyson Fury def. Francis Ngannou: Best photos from Saudi Arabia

Check out the best photos from Tyson Fury's split decision win over Francis Ngannou at Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fury vs Ngannou stream fails as fans fume over screeching sound on TNT Sports

The fight in Riyadh, which sees boxing meet MMA, has left fans unable to watch the undercard and subjected to an unpleasant noise

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Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: Live blog, results from boxing event in Riyadh

Follow along for live updates from Saturday's boxing event in Saudi Arabia headlined by Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.

The Guardian - UK

Tyson Fury: ‘There’s a special type of man that doesn’t know the meaning of losing’

Tyson Fury tells Donald McRae his fight against Francis Ngannou on Saturday in Riyadh will be as daunting as going up against Deontay Wilder

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury: Ngannou fight like Djokovic facing table tennis player at Wimbledon

Fury will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.

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Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou weigh-ins

Check out these photos of Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou from the weigh-ins ahead of their boxing showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia Is Mysteriously Absent in the Israel-Hamas War

Mohammed bin Salman has pitched the kingdom as the most influential country in the Middle East, yet he has dropped the ball on actual diplomacy.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m a matador’: Fury relaxed and rowdy before absurd Ngannou bout

There was no sign of nerves as Tyson Fury went through his final workout in Riyadh – and why would there be, with his opponent looking every inch a boxing novice

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou open workouts

Check out these photos from the open workouts for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

Tyson Fury claims he is ready for '25 rounds' as he predicts 'war' with Francis Ngannou

Fury does not want an easy night in Riyadh against the former UFC star

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou grand arrivals in Riyadh

Fury vs. Ngannou fight week officially kicked off with the grand arrivals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Check out these photos from the event.

Evening Standard

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Start time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

The WBC heavyweight champion fights former UFC star in a big-money boxing bout in Riyadh

France 24

Saudi Arabia pauses normalisation talks with Israel amid ongoing war with Hamas

Saudi Arabia has suspended talks on potentially normalising ties with Israel, a source told AFP on Saturday, amid the war raging between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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