One of the biggest benefits that boxing has received from Saudi Arabia’s involvement has been the promotion of the sport globally. Furthermore, they have provided an opportunity for boxing fans to witness some of the biggest events in the sport. As such, fans of the sport were able to witness several big-name fights, which included Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, and many more. Subsequently, while fans got to witness big fights, the fighters were also able to benefit financially from Saudi Arabia’s involvement.
As such, during a recent interview with ‘The Stomping Ground’, the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion showered praise on Saudi Arabia. In addition, Tyson Fury complimented Turki Alalshikh for bringing boxing back to its former glory.
Boxing was dead until the Saudis came in. I think I had the last big fight in Wembley with Dillian Whyte. And had the other one with Cisora. But since then, I think boxing’s been dead. Without Saudi, boxing is dead. That’s a fact. Tyson Fury via The Stomping Ground
Hence, Fury praised Saudi Arabia and Alalshikh for making some of the biggest fights in boxing in recent years. Fury also revealed that if it weren’t for Alalshikh, he would not be fighting right now and would have retired.
Furthermore, Fury stated that Saudi Arabia’s involvement is a breath of fresh air and has had a great impact on boxing. Subsequently, Fury mentioned how Saudi Arabia can secure big boxing superstars and arrange a fight between them easily.
