‘Never’ – Turki Alalshikh doesn’t hold back in verdict over controversial boxing rule change

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (L) poses with Gilberto Mendoza, president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), during a ceremonial weigh-in in Toshiba Plaza at T-Mobile Arena on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvarez is scheduled to defend his titles against Edgar Berlanga at the arena September 14. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Turki Alalshikh has had his say on a controversial suggestion that the WBA could reintroduce 15 round fights. Current WBO super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez recently suggested that 15-round contests should be reintroduced for the first time since they were abolished in the 1980’s. 3 Mendoza has suggested fighters including Canelo Alvarez could fight over 15 … Read more

Turki Alalshikh confirms plans for Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury as Daniel Dubois set to be involved

Turki Alalshikh has confirmed his future plans for Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Alalshikh also teased Daniel Dubois’ next opponent when talking about boxing’s heavyweight greats. 3 All three judges scored the contest 116-112 in Usyk’s favourCredit: Getty Fury and Usyk met in a second instalment of their epic heavyweight rivalry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, … Read more