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The Latest Breaking News from Turki alSheikh

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on sport ahead of 2034 World Cup host decision

Saudi Arabia is set to be officially awarded hosting rights for the 2034 men’s World Cup on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Dana White gives blunt response to Saudi plans for Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou

The UFC president has longstanding issues with Ngannou, who left the UFC for the PFL in 2023

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Tyson Fury could be set for strange Wladimir Klitschko rematch in 2025

Saudi adviser Turki Al-Sheikh wants to give Klitschko the chance to become the oldest heavyweight champion ever – breaking George Foreman’s record

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

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Saudis reveal pay-per-view price for ‘greatest boxing event of all time’

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 tops a card featuring Dubois vs Parker and numerous big names

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

Turki Al-Sheikh requested special favour for Frazer Clarke after horror injury

Clarke suffered two fractures to his cheekbone in his first-round defeat by Fabio Wardley

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Dmitry Bivol gives update on Artur Beterbiev rematch after razor-close title fight

Bivol lost a controversial decision in his undisputed title fight with Beterbiev on Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

Bivol vs Beterbiev and Saudi Arabia’s next bold move to revolutionise boxing

Comment: The Saudis have made the biggest fights available on numerous channels, and now they are lowering pay-per-view prices. But do these new prices come at a different kind of cost?

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

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Saudi Arabia’s boxing revolution continues... at Wembley, of all places

The Saudis have made many long-awaited fights over the last year. Now they visit London, giving fans an all-British fight in Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

The simple reason why Canelo is not fighting David Benavidez

Boxing’s misunderstood king always finds a way to get what he wants – on both sides of the ropes

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Fresh Joshua vs Fury update involves surprising stipulation around Oleksandr Usyk fight

Anthony Joshua will box Daniel Dubois this month, before Tyson Fury eyes revenge against Usyk in December

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Joshua vs Dubois set to break British boxing attendance record after request is accepted

The all-British heavyweight title fight is set for 21 September at London’s Wembley Stadium

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Chris Eubank Jr on his brother’s death: ‘I took the role of a father figure for Raheem’

Exclusive interview: The former world champion addresses his return to the ring and his unique responsibility outside of it

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Saudi official confirms request to increase Wembley capacity for Joshua-Dubois

The pair will meet on September 21 in a battle for the vacant IBF heavyweight belt.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Crawford vs Canelo super-fight ‘disregarded’ as Saudi adviser outlines plan for rest of 2024

Turki Al-Sheikh, the figure behind Saudi Arabia’s boxing takeover, does not ‘want’ the fight ‘anymore’

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia plotting new boxing league to shake up sport

Saudi Arabia is considering establishing a boxing league with more regular bouts

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Who will Usyk fight next? Anthony Joshua and other potential opponents

The Ukrainian beat Tyson Fury via split decision to become undisputed heavyweight champion on Saturday

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Conspiracies, cuts and collapses: The treacherous road to Fury vs Usyk

For the first time in 24 years, there will be an undisputed heavyweight champion after Tyson Fury boxes Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Unless there is one final bump on an already rocky road...

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Saudis provide major update on Anthony Joshua’s next opponent and Fury vs Usyk 2 date

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to clash on Saturday and later this year, with ‘AJ’ likely next

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International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

Patronage Or Conquest? Saudis Move In On Egypt's Culture

Saudi largesse is flooding Egypt's cultural scene, but the reception is mixed.

International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2023

Conor McGregor Slams Manny Pacquiao As He Seeks Big Money Bout In Saudi: 'Is He A Man Or A Mouse?'

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo sat through McGregor's rant as both stars watched ringside at a boxing event in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and the simple truth behind Saudi Arabia’s boxing revolution

Riyadh will host a colossal night of heavyweight action, enabling rivals to come together after His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh’s grand plan for the sport

International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2023

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo Final Showdown Confirmed By Saudi Arabia

However, Messi's club, Inter Miami CF, has denied its participation in the event, leading to some confusion.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022

Riyadh Season 2022 Kicks off with Shows 'Beyond Imagination'

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Turki Al-Sheikh, announced on Wednesday the launching of the Riyadh Season 2022 under the slogan “Beyong Imagination”, which will kick off on Oct.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

For Almería, even the almighty cannot hold Real Madrid off forever

After a Saudi takeover helped propel them back to La Liga, the minnows pushed the European champions all the way

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