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RISKING IT ALL

ONE MORE TIME: Joshua is eager to fight Ruiz anywhere
Cover photography ACTION IMAGES/ ANDREW COULDRIDGE
Matt Christie @MattCBoxingNews

IF there were any lingering doubts that boxing is a business first and a sport second, the announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the Andy Ruiz Jnr-Anthony Joshua rematch on December 7 should dispel them.

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