Egos, money, and broadcaster commitments got in the way, and fans were fed up with rival promoters placing the blame.
A year later, the sport is essentially unrecognizable, primarily because of Saudi Arabia’s involvement, a country rich in petroleum.
The undisputed heavyweight world title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk takes place in Riyadh on Saturday. This is the most high-profile fight to take place in the Saudi capital in recent memory.
Although boxing has undergone a transformation, there are risks involved, much like with most cosmetic operations.
Although fighters receive large salaries, very few British fans can afford to travel to the Middle East.
