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Gallery: Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia ahead of December bout

The world heavyweight title rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on December 7 in Diriyah, a town on the outskirts of the capital Riyadh.

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The bout will take place in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh - a dramatic contrast to the iconic Madison Square Garden which hosted the first fight that ended in a seventh-round stoppage.

Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr promised on Wednesday that history would repeat itself when he takes on Anthony Joshua in December’s controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki AlFaisal Al Saud speaks during the press conference held in Diriyah. Seen with Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo.

Omar Khalil, Managing Partner of Skill Challenge Entertainment, Chairman of the General Authority of Sport, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority on the stage during the press conference held in Diriyah.

Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority speaks during the press conference held in Diriyah. Seen with HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and Omar Khalil.

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki AlFaisal Al Saud, Chairman of the General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia (GSA), greets British fighter Anthony Joshua.

Chairman of the General Authority of Sport, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal greets heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.

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