Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority, gave his personal recap last weekend in Riyadh in which Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to attain the world heavyweight championship. Alalshikh tweeted: 

 

“I needed time to realize what happened last night and I will speak from my heart as a fan not as a (promoter) from Riyadh Season. In the fight between Usyk and Tyson , I counted that Usyk had four rounds more (116-112) … that  does not mean Tyson was performing bad… no no no. He gave us everything but let’s be honest Usyk is one of the greatest boxers in this generation and he proved it against the big names. Tyson has a (place) in my heart and he is one of the important reasons that boxing is still keeping its legacy. After the fight I heard great words from the champion Usyk about Riyadh and my country , my leaders , the crown prince (god bless him) and the Saudi people , ok it’s business of course but they are from inside his heart. (They) appreciate the opportunity and the support.

 

I look to the fighters as brothers and members of the family … Usyk told me he is ready to do any fight in the future , we agreed he rest for now and (plan) nothing before the result between IBF champion Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker. AboutTyson Fury, I am waiting after he rests and takes time to make his decision (about whether to continue).  I will understand if he retires. If not, I will be glad to do fights with him. 

 

About some of the other results,  I think Moses Itauma has great potential in the future and I hope to see him as the youngest heavyweight champion of the world … the fight between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen (that Fisher won via controversial decision,) I counted differently and it’s my own opinion that shouldn’t be considered as an official judgement.

 

I am planning to do a Ring Magazine card in London and  USA to promote the magazine that people can watch if they subscribe to the magazine. I say it’s personal because i own it myself and it’s not related to Riyadh season. I hope you enjoyed last night event and I am excited for the next card in February.”