Turki: “There Will Be at Least 6–8 Major Events in 2026”

The head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, laid out his near‑term vision for blockbuster boxing shows.

“Are we in talks for Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua? Why not? It’s a win‑win deal for all parties. Saudi Arabia is working hard to stage big boxing events — not only in the UK but beyond.

There are plenty of plans here in England. You see Newcastle, you see how much is happening in boxing. But the key thing for all of us now is: no more pay‑per‑view. That’s really important.

Did I discuss a potential three‑fight deal for Fury to return? 2026 will bring a big surprise — you’ll see. In 2026 there will be no fewer than six to eight major events,” Alalshikh said.

Photo: Turki Alalshikh’s Twitter