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Saudi Arabian Sports Chief Plans Big Boxing Show at Wembley
Saudi sports chief Turki Alalshikh has hinted at a major boxing event at Wembley Stadium in September. This announcement comes alongside the unveiling of weight classes for an upcoming 5 vs 5 boxing show in June featuring Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.
Expansion Overseas and Blockbuster Show in London
Having organized significant fights in the Middle East, including Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua vs Ngannou, Alalshikh is now eyeing a big move to London. He expressed plans to collaborate with Warren and Hearn for a massive event at Wembley in September to promote Riyadh Season.
Details of the Upcoming Boxing Events
The June 1 show in Saudi will feature an undisputed light-heavyweight contest between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Additionally, the “5 vs 5” format will see Warren and Hearn's fighters competing in various weight classes, with Alalshikh selecting a second heavyweight contest.
Captains and Points System for Matches
Warren and Hearn will each lead a weight class in the event, with their fights worth two points. The remaining three matchups on the card will be worth one point each. Stay tuned for the confirmation of fighters at an upcoming press conference in London.
