Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in discussions to create a new global boxing league. The proposed league aims to consolidate major boxing promotions, including Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, and Top Rank, into a single entity. This initiative, which could involve a deal worth up to $5 billion, is expected to reshape the competitive landscape of the sport. The league would follow a model similar to the UFC, ensuring continuous high-level matchups. The PIF's move into boxing follows its significant investments in other sports, such as golf and soccer, highlighting Saudi Arabia's broader strategy to dominate the global sports industry. Turki Alalshikh is reportedly involved in negotiating the deal, which includes plans for 200 boxers across 12 weight classes and a $2 billion investment.
Saudi Arabia, which has already made power plays in soccer and golf, now wants to control boxing. The plan? A new global league with about 200 boxers and 12 weight classes. The price? Billions, as usual. https://t.co/Op4tGtTtCe
🥊 💥 Saudi Arabia plots $2bn move to take control of professional boxing with league series that aims to sign only the best fighters. PIF will be the owner of the new series which like LIV golf aims to blow away current structure. 🥊 via @NYTimes https://t.co/VwX6rwIt5p
Over 39 MILLION views across two amazing weeks of boxing in Saudi 🔥 Riyadh Season 2023/24 was good, Riyadh Season 2024/25 will be even better! Stay up-to-date with the latest boxing news, interviews & more HERE 🔗 https://t.co/dRXaCxximM #RiyadhSeason | #FuryUsyk | #5vs5 https://t.co/CkOM8208t4
Saudi Arabia has already launched a hostile takeover of professional golf. It has invested billions of dollars in world soccer. Now it wants to own professional boxing, too. @tariqpanja on the latest Saudi sports push: https://t.co/HQCpNoUW1q
Saudi Arabia plots $2bn plan to take over global boxing with league series that aims to sign only the best fighters. PIF will be the owner of the new series which like LIV golf aims to blow away current structure. 🥊 via @NYTimes https://t.co/VwX6rwIt5p
Reported Saudi Arabia Concept Could Cure Many Boxing Ills https://t.co/7bvPTtKzsL
TEN MORE DAYS 😱 #UFCSaudiArabia | #RiyadhSeason https://t.co/mqbDM2kc5T
The Boxing Super League: According to reports Turki Alalshikh and Saudi Arabia are negotiating the biggest deal in the history of boxing. The deal would involve acquiring all major boxing promotional companies. Matchroom was valued at over $1B US as of last year and Top Rank…
Per Reuters, Boxing-Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league, sources say https://t.co/a97KjBFfol
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are reportedly in talks with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league in a deal that could be worth up to $5 billion. Matchroom Boxing & Golden Boy Promotions are reportedly two of the promotional companies that… https://t.co/rlnKkCFofm
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport. https://t.co/FxbQJ7NtIf
"Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport, people familiar with the matter told Reuters." - @Reuters https://t.co/OdXKYXYhYq
Exclusive: Boxing-Saudi wealth fund holding talks to create boxing league, sources say https://t.co/VgwhTK0x9t https://t.co/66LntRskbd
Explaining this potential Saudi boxing league take over of boxing The sport would rival the UFC model and (theoretically) the best would fight the best on a continuous basis https://t.co/5McXflopLK
Potential huge boxing news The Saudi’s are looking buy ALL the boxing promotions to start a league beginning with Matchroom and Golden Boy 👀 https://t.co/EsZqNCr8Hf
Saudi Arabia wealth fund reportedly in talks to shake up boxing world by creating league https://t.co/fQaq1QLDJH https://t.co/J8uIBwluzG
⚠️ EXCLUSIVE - SAUDI WEALTH FUND HOLDING TALKS TO CREATE BOXING LEAGUE, SOURCES SAY