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Saudi Arabia Boxing Chief Turki Alalshikh Unveils Plans For A Groundbreaking Boxing Super League
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Turki Alalshikh, the influential figure behind Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning boxing scene, has unveiled plans to establish a groundbreaking “super league” that could revolutionise the sport.
Saudi Boxing Chief Plans Groundbreaking Super League
As the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Alalshikh has already made significant strides in elevating boxing’s profile in the Kingdom.
The proposed super league aims to consolidate the fragmented landscape of professional boxing by bringing together major promotional companies under a single entity.
This ambitious project is driven by a desire to streamline the sport, reduce the number of world titles, and ensure that the biggest fights are made more frequently.
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has now confirmed that he does have plans to create a boxing league in the future. He said also he believes there are currently a “crazy number” of world champions in the sport with four belts in each weight class. [@talkSPORT]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 2, 2024
Alalshikh Wants to Streamline the Sport
Alalshikh’s vision for the super league is rooted in his frustration with the current state of boxing. He believes there are too many belts and too much bureaucracy preventing top fighters from facing each other.
By creating a unified platform, Alalshikh hopes to address these issues and deliver a more compelling product for fans. A super league could potentially reduce the number of belts, streamline the championship process, and ensure that fighters are rewarded fairly for their accomplishments.
The Saudi government is backing this ambitious project and has invested significantly in boxing through the Public Investment Fund. If successful, the super league could revitalise the sport and challenge the dominance of the UFC.
However, creating a super league would be no easy task. Alalshikh would need to negotiate with various promotional companies, ensure fair competition, and navigate potential regulatory hurdles.