Turki Alalshikh is the man behind the resurgence of boxing over the past year or two. His Excellency is the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, tasked with promoting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through sport and culture.
Who Is Turki Alalshikh?
Turki Alalshikh, often referred to as His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, is one of the most important and influential figures in Saudi Arabia.
His official title is the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), as well as being a Saudi Arabian adviser at the Royal Court under the rank of Minister.
Alalshikh is best known now for his involvement in professional boxing. He is the man at the centre of all of the spectacular Riyadh Season cards in Saudi Arabia, and is almost solely responsible for getting all of the best boxers in the world to fight each other.
Not only is His Excellency the Chairman of the GEA, but he is also the current Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF).
Although he main sporting focus at the minute seems to be boxing, he also has other interests in sports such as football, snooker and the UFC to name but a few. Alalshikh became the owner of Spanish La Liga side Almeria, and is also a keen poet and writer.
It seems Turki Alalshikh is a ‘Jack of all trades’, but his most notable work, particularly from a UK perspective, is his continued involvement in the sport of boxing.
Turki Alalshikh Net Worth
As well as being the Chairman of the GEA and ISSF, His Excellency is also an extremely rich man. As of today, it is estimated that Turki Alalshikh’s net worth is somewhere in the region of $2.8 billion (£2.14 billion).
Given his title and family, it is evident that Alalshikh was born into wealth. However, he has formed his own path and is most definitely leaving a trail now with the incredible things he is doing for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It is no secret that there is a lot of money in Saudi Arabia, and Turki Alalshikh is a man who has a lot of it. Along with his $2.8 billion net worth, His Excellency is said to own an astounding 77 cars, which includes several rare motors worth an absolute fortune.
One of his most prized possessions is his Bugatti Chiron sports car, which he bought back in 2018 for $4.8 million.
Why Is Turki Alalshikh Often Called ‘His Excellency’?
Although best known for being the mastermind behind the colossal boxing battles that have taken place and are continuing to happen in Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh is actually a hugely important figure in the Royal Saudi family.
Often referred to as His Excellency, this is an official title given to members of the Royal Saudi family. Similar in certain ways to members of the British Royal Family, who may often be referred to as ‘His Majesty’ or ‘Your Highness’.
The term ‘His Excellency’ is somewhat a mark of respect, giving Alalshikh his full title. A man who has almost single handedly saved boxing and helped deliver the biggest and best fights including Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and many more, definitely deserves to be called by his full title.
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— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) September 10, 2024
Is Turki Alalshikh Married?
Far less is know about Turki Alalshikh’s personal life, which is understandable given his prominence in the sporting landscape of boxing, football, snooker and potentially UFC.
However, one thing we do know is that His Excellency is indeed married and has six children now. There are many rumours about who Alalshikh is married to, but it is said that his wife is called Nouf bint Fahd bin Khalid Al Saud.
A grand wedding ceremony was held for Turki Alalshikh and the daughter of the Deputy Minister of Interior in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2005. If this is true, His Excellency has been married for almost 20 years now.
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List Of Riyadh Season Boxing Shows
| Date | Venue | Show | Headline Fight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Battle Of The Baddest | Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou |
| 23 December 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Day Of Reckoning | Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin |
| 8 March 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Knockout Chaos | Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou |
| 18 May 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Ring Of Fire | Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk |
| 1 June 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 5 vs 5 | Zhilei Zhang vs Deontay Wilder |
| 3 August 2024 | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, USA | Riyadh Season Card | Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov |
| 21 September 2024 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | Riyadh Season Card: Wembley Edition | Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois |
| 12 October 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | IV Crown Showdown | Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol |
| 16 November 2024 | The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Riyadh Season: Latino Night | Zurdo Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith |
| 21 December 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Reignited | Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 |
| 22 February 2025 | TBC | TBC | TBC |
