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Red Sea Fight Night: Why is Amir Khan fighting in Saudi Arabia?

On Friday, July 12, former world champion Amir Khan challenge Australian boxer Billy Dib for the vacant WBC International welterweight championship at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The event, dubbed ‘Red Sea Fight Night,’ will play host to three other title fights: a heavyweight clash between Hughie Fury vs. Samuel Peter, an IBO world bantamweight championship bout between Prince Patel and Michell Banquez, and a clash between Dave Penalosa and Lerato Dlamini for the WBC silver featherweight championship. The event will also feature a ringside guest list packed with celebrities and combat sports athletes, including Lennox Lewis, former UFC champion Chuck Liddell and Israel Adesanya.