This week, as Fury vs Usyk approaches, the days are taking place at night in Riyadh. And they are taking place next to an amusement park full of operational but empty rides, in front of a smattering of curious and surprised Riyadh locals. Truthfully, so far fight week has offered plenty of neon, but what about the buzz?
Even employees within BLVD City, the area hosting the pre-fight events on the outskirts of town, had to ask what was going on as they pointed to the press-conference stage. “Is this boxing or UFC?” one said. The UFC is visiting Riyadh, yes, but not for another month.
