Boxing Enthusiasts Eagerly Await Turki Alalshikh’s American Debut
Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh is making waves in the boxing world with his ambitious plans to bring high-profile fights to the global stage. The latest reports suggest that Alalshikh is exploring the staging of an August 3 card at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, headlined by Terence Crawford’s pursuit of a title in a fourth weight class.
According to former 140-pound champion Chris Algieri, Alalshikh’s involvement in the sport is more than just a passing interest. “He doesn’t seem like a fly-by-night guy. He looks like he’s here to stay,” Algieri said on ProBox TV’s “Deep Waters” episode.
Alalshikh’s American debut at the renowned Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the home of the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics and Super Bowl I, is seen as a testament to his depth of investment in boxing. “Call it money moves. Call it boss moves. I call it super-fan moves,” Algieri said, praising Alalshikh’s passion for the sport and his willingness to “fix” the issues he perceives within the industry.
The anticipated August 3 card is likely to feature Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs), the two-time undisputed champion, who is now set to compete in the junior-middleweight division. According to sources familiar with Alalshikh’s plans, Crawford’s most likely opponent is WBA junior-middleweight champion Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) of Uzbekistan.
Alalshikh’s dedication to the sport extends beyond this upcoming event, as he has already secured two highly anticipated undisputed title fights in the coming months. On May 18, he will host the first undisputed heavyweight title fight of the century, pitting unbeaten three-belt champion Oleksandr Usyk against unbeaten WBC champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Two weeks later, on June 1, Alalshikh will stage the undisputed light-heavyweight title fight between unbeaten champions Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol, along with a unique 5 versus 5 tournament featuring fighters from rival UK promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren.
Algieri believes that Alalshikh’s willingness to “spread the wealth” of his support throughout the sport, including bringing high-profile fights to the US, is a positive development for boxing. “As long as that passion is there, as long as he’s able to make these fights, I think it’s great for boxing,” Algieri said.
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