“I’ll do my best to do a meeting soon between my brothers Dana White, Nick Khan, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn & my partners & friends DAZN to make peace, and revolution for boxing.
“I hope I succeed & boxing fans see the white smoke rise from the chimney,” said Turki on X.
The reference to “white smoke” appeared to draw inspiration from the Vatican tradition that signals an agreement has been reached following the election of a new pope.
Alalshikh’s comments come at a time when boxing remains divided among rival promoters, broadcasters, and sanctioning bodies despite a recent increase in cross-promotional events. The Saudi financier has become one of the sport’s most influential figures over the last several years, helping make fights that many fans believed would never happen because of promotional barriers.
He also explained why he feels a sense of urgency about bringing the major players together.
“I want to do it before losing my memory. I’m afraid in 2028 or 2029 I’ll forget my name,” said Turki.
The remarks quickly generated discussion among boxing fans. While many welcomed the idea of greater cooperation between the sport’s leading promoters and broadcasters, others questioned whether such a meeting could realistically resolve the political battles that have existed for decades.
Some critics also pointed to Alalshikh’s growing partnership with Dana White and TKO’s Zuffa Boxing venture, arguing that the arrival of another major promotional force has further complicated boxing’s power structure. Others countered that White’s involvement could help bring more structure and cooperation to a fragmented sport.
Turki appears determined to try. If the meeting takes place, it would bring together several of the most powerful figures in boxing and combat sports for a conversation aimed at finding common ground in a business that has long been defined by rivalries outside the ring.
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