Boxing fans, hold onto your gloves! The much-anticipated super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has taken an unexpected turn. Turki Alalshikh, the charismatic chairman of Riyadh Season, recently dropped a bombshell. He’s withdrawing his offer for the Canelo-Crawford bout. Talk about a plot twist!
For weeks, the boxing world has been buzzing with excitement. Would Canelo accept the challenge? Would Crawford get his dream fight? Well, folks, it seems the answer is a resounding “no.”
“Just wrapped up an important meeting now with my team, planning for the upcoming fights that we will make for 2024-2025. I decided to disregard the Canelo fight, as I don’t want it anymore. Instead, I will be focusing for the US market with bigger fights, especially for the legend Crawford,” wrote Alalshikh via X.
Crawford, fresh off his victory against Israil Madrimov, was chomping at the bit. He’d been eyeing Canelo since his triumph over Errol Spence Jr. last year. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be.
Crawford, despite the setback, remains a key player in Alalshikh’s plans. The chairman calls him a “legend” and plans to support his future bouts. That’s some consolation prize! Alalshikh’s decision to pivot from the Canelo-Crawford fight remains a mystery. Is Canelo asking for too much money? Or is there more to this story? Fans may never know.
Turki Alalshikh Reveals His Plans For Other Fighters After Canelo-Crawford Bout Fails
The fight world is buzzing with news from Alalshikh as the Riyadh Season chairman has shifted gears, and it’s not just about Canelo and Crawford anymore. He recently dropped a bombshell on social media. He’s now targeting the US market with a star-studded lineup of fighters.
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So, who’s on Turki Alalshikh’s radar? First up, we’ve got “Boots” Ennis, the rising welterweight sensation. Then there’s Devin Haney, the undisputed lightweight champ with lightning-fast hands. But there’s more! Shakur Stevenson, the slick southpaw, is also in the mix. And let’s not forget Virgil Ortiz Jr., the hard-hitting welterweight prospect.
Alalshikh didn’t stop there. He mentioned David Benavidez, the “Mexican Monster” known for his devastating power. William Zepeda, the lightweight buzzsaw, also made the cut. But what about the Aussie sensation Tim Tszyu? Well, things are a bit murky there. Alalshikh hinted at some communication issues with Tszyu’s team.
Despite these exciting prospects, Alalshikh isn’t neglecting the heavyweights. He’s still planning the much-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. And let’s not forget about Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois. That’s set for September 21st at Wembley. Turki Alalshikh’s new focus is clear: he wants to make big fights happen. And he’s not just talking about one-off bouts. He’s planning fight cards well into 2025. Talk about thinking ahead!
