Boxing has transformed in recent years and that is largely down to one man: Turki Alalshikh.
The introduction of Riyadh Season has seen a host of high-profile boxing contests take place.
Most notably, Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and the incredible contest between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol have put Saudi Arabia and boxing as a whole on the map.
In May, 2024, Alalshikh told ESPN that he plans to fix the “broken” sport and is continuing to deliver by offering huge fights on his cards.
Canelo Alvarez’s four-fight deal with Riyadh Season proves that.
But who is the man promising to restore boxing back to it’s glory days? Here is everything you need to know about Turki Alalshikh.
Where and when was Turki Alalshikh born?
Turki Alalshikh was born on 4 August 1981 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.
Turki Alalshikh height
Alalshikh stands at approximately 1.83m tall, or exactly six foot.
Turki Alalshikh wife and children
Little is know about Turki Alalshikh’s life away from his work but he is reportedly married and has six children.
Various reports have claimed her name is Nouf bint Fahd bin Khalid Al Saud and that a wedding ceremony was held for Turki Alalshikh and the daughter of the Deputy Minister of Interior in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2005.
Turki Alalshikh Instagram/X
Turki Alalshikh can be found on Instagram at the handle @turkialalshik.
He can be found on X on the handle @Turki_alalshikh.
What does Turki Alalshikh do?
Turki Alalshikh is the Saudi Arabian adviser at the Royal Court where he works as a minister. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, where he is in charge of all things sports and culture.
Under his guidance, a 35-year ban on cinemas was uplifted and has been able to attract some of music’s biggest stars.
Is Turki Alalshikh a prince?
Turki Alalshikh is not a prince but acts as an advisor to the Saudi royal family.
Why is Turki Alalshikh called ‘His Excellency’?
The title ‘His Excellency’ is a term given to extended members of the Saudi royal family.
Turki Alalshikh net worth
According to Tuko as of 20 January 2025, Turki Alalshikh has a net worth of $2.8bn.
Turki Alalshikh Ring Magazine
In November 2024, Oscar De La Hoya confirmed that ‘His Excellency’ had purchased Ring Magazine from him for $10m.
I did have some conversations with His Excellency,” De La Hoya told Forbes.
“As you know, he loves boxing. One of the staples of the sport is the publication called the Ring Magazine, which was established in 1920. Look, he obviously made the offer that we could not refuse. It was an asset that I held onto for many years. We were steadily holding on to it, keeping it alive.
“We switched it over to digital, which was a brilliant idea because we were getting traffic that was unheard of.”
What is Riyadh Season?
Riyadh Season is a seasonal event scheduled during winter and often focuses on entertainment, cultural, and sporting shows.
It is fully funded by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, which Alalshikh is the Chairman of.
Turki Alalshikh soccer
Turki Alalshikh owns Spanish soccer team Almeria in 2019 and previously used to own Egyptian club Pyramids between 2018 and 2019.
He is the Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), and was previously Honorary President of Al-Taawoun.