The combat sports world will witness a multitude of exciting fights in September on the eve of Mexican Independence Day. Boxing fans and MMA fans are in for a treat. However, the organizations holding these events are in for a rough rise against each other. Enter the UFC CEOs, Dana White and Turki Alalshikh. Opposite them is Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Edgar Berlanga.
Las Vegas will be the epicenter of combat sports on September 14. Two major events are set to clash on Mexican Independence Day weekend. In one corner, Canelo will defend his super middleweight title against Berlanga. On the other, UFC 306 will make history at the futuristic Sphere venue. But here’s where it gets spicy: Turki Alalshikh, the mastermind behind UFC 306, now titled Riyadh Season UFC Noche, is throwing shade at the Boxing event.
“We will eat him,” Alalshikh said via ESPN.
The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority isn’t pulling any punches. He boldly predicted that Canelo’s fight would be a flop compared to UFC 306. This clash of titans isn’t just about boxing versus MMA. It’s a battle of egos, money, and influence in the fight game.
White isn’t shy about the conflict, either. He is particularly irked at MGM for what he calls years of disrespect. White boasted that the UFC experience at the Sphere will be unmatched. With a $17 million production budget as of now, it’s hard to argue about the venue. Meanwhile, Canelo’s team remains confident in their star power. They’re banking on Canelo’s massive Mexican fanbase to show up in droves.
Turki Alalshikh Wants Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, Ready To Negotiate ‘Fair Offer’
The boxing world is abuzz with a tantalizing prospect. Alalshikh, the Saudi sports mogul, made waves when he set his sights on a blockbuster matchup: Alvarez vs. Crawford. This potential clash of titans has fans on the edge of their seats.
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Turki Alalshikh isn’t shy about his intentions. He has promised to make Alvarez a “fair offer” for the Crawford fight. But what’s fair in the world of boxing’s elite? That’s the million-dollar question.
Canelo is boxing’s cash cow, and he likely has a hefty price tag in mind. After all, he has seen the jaw-dropping purses handed out in Saudi Arabia. Remember Tyson Fury’s payday against Oleksandr Usyk? It was worth $100 million, even for losing. Canelo might be eyeing an even bigger slice of the pie. Turki Alalshikh, however, is playing it cool. He wants to deal directly with Canelo to see whether they can work out a deal between them.
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