Turki Alalshikh wins “Promoter of the Year” title for 2025 from Boxing News
Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, has been awarded the “Promoter of the Year” title for 2025 as part of the Boxing News Awards, in recognition of his prominent role and growing influence in shaping the global boxing industry.
Alalshikh, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in boxing in recent years, having contributed, through his vision and international partnerships, to reshaping the landscape of major bouts, raising organizational standards, and enhancing the sporting and media value of global boxing events.
This recognition follows an exceptional year marked by the organization and support of several high-profile international bouts, in which Riyadh Season and he played a pivotal role. Among them was the global showdown between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, which was widely regarded as one of the biggest fights of the year and attracted extensive global media and fan attention.