LAS VEGAS: Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Arabian Boxing Federation, attended on Wednesday exhibition bouts and public workouts as a part of the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford fight week.
Alvarez, the undisputed super-middleweight champion takes on the undefeated Crawford on Sept. 13 at the Allegiant Stadium under Riyadh Season 2025.
Alalshikh watched Canelo, Crawford, and the other fighters showcase their preparations at the public workouts for fans.
The night began with a series of exhibition undercard bouts.
The UK’s Mikey Talon recorded a unanimous decision win over America’s Christian Robles after six rounds. The heavyweight clash that followed ended in a draw between Cuba’s Yoandi Toirac and America’s Skylar Lacy.
Mexico’s Bryan Leon Salgado then extended his unbeaten record by defeating America’s Devonte McDonald via unanimous decision. In the fourth fight, Kazakhstan’s Bek Nurmaganbet stopped America’s Steven Sumpter, leaving his opponent bloodied from a barrage of punches.
The highlight of the night was Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Darkazanli’s emphatic second-round victory over American Cody Koboski, with fans celebrating a memorable triumph for the fighter.
Attention now turns to Thursday night’s press conference at T-Mobile Arena, where Canelo and Crawford will once again face-off before the world’s media.
