The RIYADH SEASON events have now become a fixture in the boxing calendar, with exciting matchups emerging from fantasy. Turki Alalshikh has played a major role in this shift, realizing his ambitions as influential figures in the sport follow his lead.
Promoters like Bob Arum and Oscar de la Hoya have recently partnered with Alalshikh through Riyadh Season. It seems boxing is heading towards a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, with Alalshikh bringing Eminem and Liam Gallagher onboard to elevate the events even more.
This season looks to have a bright future, and promoters like Arum and De la Hoya are motivated to capitalize on the opportunities presented by Riyadh Season. Potential matchups between Top Rank and Golden Boy could lead to exciting showdowns in the ring.
Here are five potential matchups according to Boxing News:
Christian Mbilli vs Jaime Munguia (Super-middleweight)
Xander Zayas vs Vergil Ortiz Jr (Super-welterweight)
Sandor Martin vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Super-lightweight)
Teofimo Lopez vs Jose Carlos Ramirez (Super-lightweight)
Emanuel Navarrete vs William Zepeda (Lightweight)