Ashraf AboArafe
His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Counselor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Al-Sheikh, announced the “epic fight” of the World Boxing Championship, “Riyadh Season Fight,” sponsored by Saudi Spirit, Middle East, and Red Sea International Company, which will be held in Los Angeles in the United States of America on the third of Next August, the event will be promoted by Riyadh Season, Silah Company, League 1, and Matchroom Boxing in cooperation with World of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Salita Promotions and Warriors Boxing Promotions.
The awaited fight will be held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, where the prominent star, Terence Crawford, will challenge Izrael Madrimov for the WBA Super-Welterweight World Championship and the WBO Intermediate title.
His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh expressed his happiness at organizing the “Riyadh Season” for this event for the first time as a global event abroad, specifically in Los Angeles, and said: “The Riyadh Season fight gives visitors the opportunity to participate in a global event as it includes unique fights and a new boxing experience, and this is what We hope to achieve this by organizing this event, and future events in various countries of the world.”
In turn, the president of Matchroom explained that this match is one of the most prominent confrontations of this year, as this great fight brings together one of the greatest boxers in the world and one of the best international champions in sports, “Terrence,” who always strives to be the best, but in his confrontation with his counterpart, “Israel.” “, he will meet a champion who has no intention of giving up his title in his first defense. The event’s spin-offs could go down as one of the best we’ve ever seen in the United States – get ready for a big night on August 3 in Los Angeles.
For his part, international boxer “Crawford” expressed his pride and pride in this cooperation with His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh and participating in the first boxing event of the Riyadh season in the United States, expressing his great enthusiasm to return to the ring in his fourth weight, considering this fight a great opportunity to confirm his championship and his global advantage. Madrimov also confirmed that Terence Crawford is one of his favorite boxing champions and one of the best boxers in the world, stressing that he is very excited about this opportunity to prove himself and will do so.
Crawford (40-0, 31 knockouts) is seeking to become a world champion in four weight classes when he moves up to light welterweight (154 lbs) after he was able to dominate the Welterweight division with his stunning knockout victory over Errol Spence to be crowned the “Undisputed Champion” at 147. pounds in Las Vegas last July, and the star from Omaha has succeeded in the super lightweight and lightweight categories, and now seeks victory in the fourth category to consolidate his position as one of the greatest boxers in history, and Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 knockouts) is the champion who stands In Crawford’s way, as the Uzbek champion defends his title for the first time against the toughest possible challengers after winning the belt in stunning style in his last bout in Saudi Arabia, the 29-year-old fought Magomed Kurbanov to win the title in Riyadh in March, and was able to stop The Russian in the fifth round, continuing his exciting series of victories in his professional career.
The anticipated encounter comes with confrontations between a group of champions in the world of boxing, which will increase the atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement, as two of the best heavyweight boxers in the United States are scheduled to face each other in the sub-card, where Isaac Cruz, the super lightweight champion who was recently crowned, will defend his title. Against American Jose Valenzuela, former boxer and heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz returns to the ring for the first time since September 2022, when he dropped Luis Ortiz three times in a decisive manner through a unanimous decision of the judges, to face Jarrell Miller, who seeks to provide a positive reaction after losing his undefeated record. In Riyadh last December.
Former Super-Welterweight champion Tim Tso is also expected to face American champion Virgil Ortiz Jr. after his bout with Thomas Dulorme is concluded this weekend.
On the same day, David Morell of Cuba will seek to maintain his undefeated record in the light heavyweight bout against American winner Radiovoj Kalajuzic, and Andy Cruz, the Olympic gold medalist in the light heavyweight division, will face Mexican champion Antonio Moran.
A number of officials from MP Promotions commented on this huge event, with Mr. Sean Gibbons stating that it has been nearly two years since the last fight of Mexican champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in Los Angeles, but today, thanks to the great support of His Excellency Advisor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Sheikh in organizing this event will be the first defense of the world title for Isaac among the largest Mexican fan base in the United States,” while Mr. Manny Pacquiao confirmed that on August 3, Isaac will shine as he did on March 30, in Las Vegas, That’s when he knocked out Rolly Romero to become world champion. Adding: We are very proud that the first defense of Isaac’s title will take place in this distinguished event of the Riyadh season outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the supervision and support of His Excellency the Advisor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Mr. Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Sheikh.
For his part, Mr. Tom Brown from TGB Promotions confirmed that the company is proud to cooperate with His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh and we appreciate the great efforts made in supporting boxing, expressing his happiness to participate in this global event in Los Angeles on the third of next August.
He added: Los Angeles has a historical reputation for confrontations and fights International and has a wide fan base and has hosted many large meetings and fights amid a great atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement, indicating that the upcoming fight will undoubtedly be one of the greatest fights in this city.
In this regard, Mr. George Rose, CEO of No Limit Boxing, said: “No Limit Boxing is pleased to work with His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh in this historic event of the Riyadh season in the United States of America, noting that the champion Tim Tszyu A skilled boxer, he competes in one of the fiercest and biggest fights in the Welterweight category, and the upcoming fight will be a new proof of his superiority.
For his part, Mr. Leon Margols from Warriors Boxing confirmed the great enthusiasm to participate and compete in this huge event of the Riyadh season in the United States of America, expressing his thanks to His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh for organizing this major event, stressing at the same time that the champion, David Morell, is a fierce competitor in every way. Standards, and on August 3, he will strengthen his position as champion in the light heavyweight category within the competitions.
In the same context, Mr. Spencer Brown, CEO of Gold Star, said: “The organization of this event by His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh is a historic milestone in the world of boxing, stressing that champion Andy Ruiz will make a new return to the championships through this event after more than Two years ago, it is expected that these confrontations will be among the strongest fights and decisive confrontations in the heavyweight division, as they witness great competition and convergence in levels between a number of champions.
For his part, Mr. Oscar De Lahia, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Golden Boy Boxing Promotions and a 10-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, said: “We are pleased to participate in this global event of the Riyadh season in Los Angeles, noting that the desire The great effort of His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh in organizing this size and level of confrontations and fights is completely in line with our ambitions and what we have been striving for for years. I believe that this will be the beginning of a wonderful partnership moving forward, stressing that the champion Virgil will be ready after his deserved victory next to face the champion Tim Tszyu in a match. An exceptional one that everyone has been waiting for.
