The Middle East has become the center of attraction. It is hosting major sports events like the 2022 FIFA World, Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and several others. Now, Dubai’s business tycoons are investing in boxing events. It has already hosted Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch earlier this year.
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Floyd Mayweather, the former five-weight division champ has also been to Dubai. Under the wings of the Global Titans World Series, he took part in an exhibition at Coca-Cola Arena.
The lucrative fight purse is the reason, fighters are ready to go to Dubai and fight on their cards.
But things that are overlooked are the harsh reality. Hall of Fame inductee promoter Lou DiBella mentioned it on Twitter.
He wrote, “Many in #boxing think that the new holy grail of sites and big purse opportunities is in Dubai. Well, not for a bunch of fighters who just went there for a fight card that was an organized scam. They were basically #strandedinDubai. No one protected them. Juicy story for someone.”
Many in #boxing think that the new holy grail of sites and big purse opportunities is in Dubai. Well, not for a bunch of fighters who just went there for a fight card that was an organized scam. They were basically #strandedinDubai. No one protected them. Juicy story for someone.
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) December 17, 2022
Certainly, it’s an important subject for fighters who are moving to Dubai. Not every fighter on the card gets the same purse as Mayweather or Joshua. They are given enough paydays because they are the center of attraction. They are the reason fans buy PPVs.
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The other fighters on the card did not enjoy the same. Their fight purse and the facilities they are provided with are totally different. Of course, it is not the selling part of the event so it never comes in limelight.
Why is the Middle East is hosting so many sporting events?
The Middle East is investing billions to become a sports tourism destination. According to the report, the major sporting events of soccer, F1, boxing, and others will boost the region’s economy. The tourism and hospitality sector of the region will see a 30 % increase.
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Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Round of 16 – Netherlands v United States – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar – December 3, 2022 United States players line up during the national anthem before the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
The major part of these events is that fans have to travel all way long to the Middle East. It also boosts the transport sector.
Overall, it gives a big boom to the economy.
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