Pranav Sengottuvel

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

Economics / Investing

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.

By Pranav Sengottuvel, graphics by Michelle Yuan · November 18, 2025 · 4 min read