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‘Rumble in the Jungle Rematch’ experience to launch in London in September
9Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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‘Rumble in the Jungle Rematch’ experience to launch in London in September

Boxing fans in the UK will get the chance to relive an all-time classic fight when Rematch’s second immersive experience, Rumble in the Jungle Rematch, launches in London in September 2023. Fusing theatre, sport and technology, the event will see guests step back in time to 1974 to see legendary boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman go head-to-head in Zaire. Arriving in central London’s Dock X on 14 September, Rumble in the Jungle will be brought to life by a live cast of actors, with live music, food and drink that will create authentic smells and tastes of the time. From Ali’s pre-match trash talking to the step-by-step play-out of the fight where his famous rope-a-dope was performed, Rumble in the Jungle will take audiences on a journey to discover The Greatest Sporting Event ...
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Usyk vs. Joshua rematch confirmed for 20 August in Saudi Arabia  
30Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Usyk vs. Joshua rematch confirmed for 20 August in Saudi Arabia  

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday 20 August 2022. Billed as the “Rage on the Red Sea”, the rematch will be held in the coastal city of Jeddah.  In their first clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in September 2021, Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Usyk claimed the belts after winning by a unanimous decision against British fighter Joshua.  Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s sports and entertainment agency Skill Challenge Entertainment (SCEE), said it was a “proud moment” for the kingdom to be hosting the huge rematch. He added: “Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua are both brilliant champions with different stories, skills and styles and the whole world will wa...
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Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte: Wembley named as venue for WBC title fight
25Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte: Wembley named as venue for WBC title fight

London’s Wembley Stadium will host the heavyweight world title fight between WBC champion Tyson Fury and challenger Dillian Whyte.  The all-British bout, on Saturday 23 April, will be promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 2 March via Ticketmaster UK.  Fury returns to fight in the UK for the first time since ​​August 2018. The “Gyspy King” defended his WBC crown after defeating former champion Deontay Wilder in October. The first fight of the trilogy ended in a draw and Fury won the second and third encounters. “Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wi...
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‘Women’s boxing has never been this good’: WBSS launch new tournament
19Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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‘Women’s boxing has never been this good’: WBSS launch new tournament

World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) has announced its first ever tournament for women’s boxing.  The WBSS Women’s Super-Featherweight, the sixth edition and third season of WBSS since September 2017, will see one woman from one weight class raise the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy.  Andreas Benz, CEO of WBSS, says the tournament will provide a “worthy stage” for the world’s top women boxers. He added: “In season one and two we delivered the best tournaments in men’s boxing, but it was always our dream to not only deliver the best tournament in men’s boxing but to prepare a worthy stage for women’s boxing and support these fantastic fighters, too. Now it’s time to realise it.  “It will be much more than the greatest women’s boxing tournament. We plan to strategically help to broade...
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Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce: all-British boxing bout now set for 11 July
30Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce: all-British boxing bout now set for 11 July

Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the all-British heavyweight boxing bout between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce will now take place on Saturday 11 July at The O2 in London.  The original fight had been scheduled for April at The O2, but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Both undefeated fighters hail from the UK’s capital city and the "Seek and Destroy" event promises to be one of the biggest boxing bouts this year. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and AXS. “Dynamite” Dubois, 22, said: “This is the biggest fight of my career without doubt. This will be the fight that announces me to the world.  “I think I am better than Joe in every department. I have a better jab, I have better movement, I have more power. The only thing Joe has over me is experience, but he’s...
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Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev: London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to host June title fight 
8Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev: London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to host June title fight 

British boxing star Anthony Joshua has confirmed a homecoming fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday 20 June. After bouts against Andy Ruiz Jr in New York and Saudi Arabia, champion Joshua will now defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles against Bulgaria's mandatory challenger.  The title fight, live on Sky Sports Box Office, is promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank and Epic Sports and Entertainment. Ticket information for the 20 June event will be announced soon. 2020 sports calendar: UK and global major sporting events and ticket details Newsletter and magazine: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media What the fighter say  Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) “On 20 June, I am defending my heavyweight world titles. ...
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