Saudi Arabia’s Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, has been making a name for himself in the world of professional boxing in recent years. His latest venture into the world of US boxing involves promoting the highly anticipated junior middleweight title bout between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov on August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. This marks Alashikh’s first foray into the American boxing scene, and he is already causing a stir among analysts and fans alike.
Alalshikh’s entry into the US boxing market is seen as a significant development, with many believing that he could be changing the landscape of the fight game. With substantial financial resources at his disposal, he has the ability to organize major fights and extravagant fight cards that cater to the desires of boxing fans. The upcoming August 3rd card, in particular, is garnering attention for its impressive lineup of fighters, a rarity in contemporary boxing.
The undercard for the August 3rd event features a star-studded lineup including Tim Tszyu, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares, Andy Ruiz, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, Isaac “The Pitbull” Cruz, and Jose Valenzuela. Matchroom Promotions head Eddie Hearn has praised the undercard as one of the best ever seen for an American boxing event, signaling a night of high-quality fights and entertainment for fans in Los Angeles.
Terence Crawford, who is aiming to conquer his fourth weight division, expressed his excitement at partnering with Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh for their inaugural boxing event in the United States. He is eager to showcase his skills and prove why he is considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. His opponent, Israil Madrimov, sees this as an opportunity to make a statement and showcase his talent against one of his favorite boxers.
Industry insiders, including Golden Boy Promotions’ Oscar De La Hoya, have praised Alalshikh’s efforts in bringing top-tier boxing events to the US. De La Hoya believes that the collaboration between promoters will lead to more exciting and competitive fights in the future. The upcoming event in Los Angeles is expected to be a highlight of Riyadh Season, with a promising partnership on the horizon.
With the success of the upcoming boxing event and the positive reception from fans and industry professionals, it is likely that US fans will see more Turki Alalshikh-backed cards in the future. Alalshikh’s approach to promoting boxing events with a focus on excitement and quality is a refreshing change for a sport that has been lacking in recent years. The anticipation is high for the August 3rd event, and it seems that Alalshikh’s presence in US boxing is here to stay.
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