Alalshikh responds to Canelo

Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, has publicly criticized boxing star Canelo Alvarez for allegedly seeking easier fights after Alvarez demanded £118 million to face Terence Crawford. Alalshikh had initially expressed interest in promoting a match between the two but retracted his offer, stating that Alvarez was 'wasting our time' and focused on less challenging opponents. Alvarez, who is scheduled to fight Edgar Berlanga on September 14, responded by saying he respects Alalshikh but prefers to dictate the terms of any potential fights. The Saudi promoter emphasized that he targets significant bouts at fair prices, insinuating that Alvarez's recent behavior reflects a desire to avoid tough competition following his loss to Dmitry Bivol. Alalshikh has since turned his attention to other potential matchups involving Crawford and more high-stakes fights. This growing rift highlights the complexities of boxing promotions and the financial expectations of top-tier fighters.