Saudi Arabia situation shows major problem with media in boxing

The 50th anniversary is in October so expect to hear plenty about the Rumble in the Jungle again. It's a fair bet that Leon Gast's great documentary about the clash of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman - When We Were Kings - will get a few airings.

READ MORE:Oleksandr Usyk breaks down in tears as he reminisces about his late father after win over Tyson FuryOleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury was a match-up that, to 21st century fans, had the same 'wow factor' as Ali v Foreman back in the day. Two powerhouse heavyweights slugging it out to be the undisputed champ. The back stories would be attractive to writers too.

Anyone with an interest in boxing and a social media account will have seen photographs of supposed journalists queuing up to shake hands with Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi figurehead when it comes to boxing. There are fawning references to ''His Excellency'', when they write about him. Some have even posted selfies of themselves with various celebrities in attendance at the fight.

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