LAS VEGAS: The president of the Saudi Boxing Federation has denied injury rumors ahead of Saturday’s face-off between Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and American Terence Crawford.
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Turki Alalshikh, who is also chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, highlighted the magnitude of the super-middleweight showdown, set to take place at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium as part of Riyadh Season 2025.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday night, he said: “Many have spoken about a knee injury for Canelo or a shoulder issue for Crawford, but these are nothing more than unfounded rumors.
“I want to thank Canelo for accepting this fight and agreeing to make it happen. And frankly, we have signed with him the biggest contract in boxing history, covering three fights.”
