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Saudi Arabia has strategically shifted its focus to boxing as part of its efforts to reduce reliance on oil revenues and cultivate sectors such as tourism, entertainment, and sport. Under Vision 2030, global sporting events are positioned as key drivers of economic diversification. With substantial financial backing from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Kingdom has secured historic boxing matchups and seamlessly integrated them into initiatives like Riyadh Season. Structural Drivers of Boxing’s Boom Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy…