Al-Sheikh Witnesses Intense First Face-Off between Boxing Stars Álvarez and Crawford
Las Vegas, Nevada – Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Chairman of the Saudi Boxing Federation, was present in Las Vegas for the first official “Face Off” between boxing superstars Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez of Mexico and Terrence Crawford of the United states. The event, held ahead of their highly anticipated unified world championship fight next Saturday, signals the beginning of a week-long build-up to what is being billed as a historic clash.
The face-off, attended by UFC CEO Dana White, drew a large crowd and significant media attention, generating palpable excitement for the upcoming bout. This championship fight,part of the Riyadh Season 2025 activities,is poised to be a landmark event for boxing,attracting a global audience and further solidifying Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a major host for international sporting events.Al-Sheikh underscored the Kingdom’s strong commitment to boxing and highlighted the continued success of the Riyadh Season in securing and executing large-scale global sporting competitions. The event marks the first public appearance of Álvarez and Crawford together before the fight, creating an exceptional atmosphere as millions anticipate their meeting at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
