Author: Pranav Sengottuvel

Economic Diversification or Image Diversion? Saudi Arabia’s Takeover of Boxing and the Power of Sovereign Wealth Funds

On: November 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia has long faced scrutiny for their lack of women’s rights, labor rights, and other concerns, leading to them using boxing as a way to distract from the wrongdoings within the country. Ultimately, Saudi Arabia’s takeover of boxing is a reminder of how large sums of money, this time in the form of a sovereign wealth fund, can be used as a tool of international influence.Continue Reading

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