Fight Sports acquires exclusive rights to Joshua, Ruiz II
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| 18 November 2019

Ever since the shock win by the unfancied Mexican boxer in the first time the two heavyweights took to the ring, fight fans have licked their lips in anticipation of the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz and CSI Sports-owned Fight Sports is to offer African fans their chance to view.

Joshua and Ruiz will face off for the WBA, WBO, and IBF World Heavyweight titles on 7 December and Fight Sports has entered into a major agreement with Saudi Arabia based sports and entertainment agency Skill Challenge Entertainment Establishment (SCEE) for the exclusive rights to the event in Africa.The £83 million event, billed as the Clash of the Dunes, will be shown live on newly launched FIGHT SPORTS channel on e.tv’s OpenView platform in Africa.

Commenting on the deal, SCEE chairman Prince Khaled Bin Abdulaziz said: “After getting to know the CSI Sports group during the year, we are pleased to have licensed them the rights across Africa to maximize the exposure of the promotion and fighters while building SCEE into one of the leading homes of high profile championship boxing.”

Richard and Craig Miele, Co-CEOs of CSI Sports, added: “After establishing a close relationship with SCEE and enjoying their professionalism, we are pleased that SCEE will be part of our immediate plans to grow the sport through wide distribution and exposure across the continent.”