Little did we know that the Saudis would lead the front in organizing some of the biggest boxing fights ever. Well, here we are, at the precipice of a historic clash that will change the course of the heavyweight division. The brain behind it? Turki Alalshikh and fans agree.
On the 17th of February, WBA, WBO, and IBF champion, Oleksandr Usyk and WBC champion, Tyson Fury will fight each other at the Kingdom Arena of Riyadh as a part of the city’s ongoing season. However, this clash is unlike any other. When its winner emerges, he will be crowned undisputed, a title unheld since 1999. To get this historic fight rolling, multiple avenues collapsed. But now, as it happens, the focus shifts to Saudi Arabia and the key stakeholder who remains the mastermind behind the rise of the Kingdom as a boxing hub.
Turki Alalshikh Hypes up Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury
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His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, the adviser at the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia took to his X, to warm up his followers for the upcoming match between The Cat and ‘The Gypsy King.’ In a post, he shared the static video of both fighters dressed in cowboy attire, with the title of the event taking center stage. Billed, ‘Ring of Fire’, Alalshikh highlighted the historic significance of the matchup. He wrote, “Boxing history in the making [fire emoji] Four belts on the line for the first time!”
Boxing history in the making 🔥 Four belts on the line for the first time! 🥊
Witness the ultimate showdown as undefeated legends Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash in the Ring Of Fire 🔥 Experience this historic battle in Kingdom Arena 🇸🇦 🥊
Book your tickets now 🎟️… pic.twitter.com/kCpGICYijW
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 21, 2024
In a call to action, urging fans to book tickets, he further noted, “Witness the ultimate showdown as undefeated legends Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash in the Ring Of Fire [fire emoji] Experience this historic battle in Kingdom Arena.”
His post got fans hyped up. While some expressed their excitement for the fight, others could not help but acknowledge his efforts in getting this fight on the road.
‘You’re the man!”
Every fighter and promoter who has their fights happen in the Kingdom has always spoken highly of Alalshikh. His dedication and interest in getting the biggest fights made has not gone unnoticed. For these efforts, a fan called him, “wonder man for Boxing.”
Your a wonder man for Boxing… Many Thanks for reviving this sport and making the BEST fight the best. Your knowledge on the sport is amazing. Boxing is back on the map.
— Jason Sheikh (@JasonsBoxing) January 21, 2024
Another user was grateful for getting the Usyk vs. Fury fight to happen and thanked the minister while exclaiming, “You’re the man!”
Thank you, you're the man!
— Paul Guarino (@PCG7) January 21, 2024
Both heavyweight giants, undefeated, enter the ring to see who among them is better. Can the night get any more competitive? A fan called this fight a “BATTLE OF THE GOATS.”
BATTLE OF THE GOATS
— PrettyFlyWhiteGuy (@fl69101987) January 21, 2024
For a while now, the heavyweight division received flak for being stagnant. Well, not anymore. A fan commended Turki Alalshikh and said, “Well done.”
Yes boss, you are really pulling this sport back together after years of fragmentation. Well done 👏
— PhilTB (@Phil_PTB) January 22, 2024
“The Saviour of Boxing,” said one fan, recognizing the efforts of the Saudi minister.
God bless the saviour of boxing, his EXCELLENCY. 💪🏻
— Frieslick (@Frieslick14) January 22, 2024
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On fight night, his efforts will take their shape. With the way he’s going, it is certain that Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury will not be the last. Many more to come, and many more to remain.
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