Turki Alalshikh is willing to spend billions to promote boxing. Bringing back what made the sport so compelling would help
On January 14, 2025, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh posted a message on social media that read, “MAKE BOXING GREAT AGAIN.”
That’s a noble goal. And the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority has signaled its willingness to spend billions of dollars to achieve it.
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