Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, attended the first face-off between Mexican champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and American star Terence Crawford in Las Vegas last night. The event kicked off the build-up to fight week, with the historic clash set for Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. The bout, part of Riyadh Season 2025, will determine the undisputed super middleweight world champion.
The high-profile face-off, also attended by UFC President Dana White, drew massive crowds and global media attention as fans watched the fighters lock eyes for the first time in what has been billed as the “fight of the century.”
Alalshikh’s attendance underscored Saudi Arabia’s deepening investment in global boxing and highlighted Riyadh Season’s success in attracting some of the world’s premier sporting events.
The showdown in Las Vegas officially launched fight week, with millions of fans worldwide anticipating one of the biggest matchups in boxing history.
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