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Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 9 August

Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world when he beat Anthony Joshua in New York on 1 June
Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world when he beat Anthony Joshua in New York on 1 June
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1. Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II ‘set for Saudi Arabia’

The world heavyweight boxing title rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua is expected to be confirmed for 7 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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