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Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk set to be staged in Saudi Arabia

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Anthony Joshua’s rematch with World Heavyweight Boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk is set to be staged at Jeddah Super Dome, a record-breaking state-of-the-art arena in Saudi Arabia.

The date for Joshua’s second world heavyweight title fight against Usyk is yet to be confirmed but the management of Jeddah Super Dome has confirmed that it will host the blockbuster bout according to a new report.

Jeddah Super Dome is the largest geodesic dome in the world and it stands without pillars with an attendance of up to 40,000.

In February this year it hosted WWE Elimination Chamber.

According to Sky sports, JSD management, that manages the super dome said it still expects Usyk vs Joshua to be held on July 23, despite recent reports of a delay.

Joshua is attempting to regain his WBA, WBO and IBF titles after a unanimous decision loss to the Ukrainian in September.