Saudi billionaire Turki Alalshikh demands more than $ 100 million in compensation to Canelo Álvarez after the defeat in two assaults against Terence Crawford
The consequences of theimpressive defeat by knockout in the second assault of Canelo ÁlvarezanteTerence CrawfordThey are still increasing, and now, they are financial.
In a bold and unprecedented decision,The Saudi Broader and Magnate Saudi Turki AlalshikhI would be demandingMore than 100 million dollars in compensationTo Canelo and his promotion team, citing breach of expectations, damage to reputation and catastrophic financial loss after the mega high -risk fight in Riyadh.
Turki, a driving force of the flourishing panorama of combat sports in Saudi Arabia, had invested a lot in combat – from global marketing to agreements with private investors – waiting for a competitive war between two of the most important figures of boxing. Instead, he got a spectacular and fast ending:Crawford dismantled Canelo in less than six minutes, knocking down the Mexican star twice before the referee stopped the fight.
“This was not the battle they promised us,”He declared a source close to Alalshikh to local media.“This was an event of 200 million dollars built on an inherited war, not a collapse in two assaults. Investors want answers, and Turki too.”
According to reports, Alalshikh’s legal team is preparing to start procedures to claim at least100 million dollarslinked to sponsorships, audience guarantees and promotional results.
The rapid defeat surprised fans around the world and unleashed doubts about whether Canelo had reached 100%fight. Rumors of unleashed injuries and failed game plans circulate, but Turki Alalshikh, known for his sensible approach, demands accountability.
Meanwhile,Terence Crawford, now acclaimed as the undisputed King Libra by Libra, he issued a brief but direct comment:
I came to fight. I didn’t tell Canelo to fall into two assaults. It is his fault.
Canelo’s team has not yet officially responded to the demand for compensation, but privileged sources suggest that negotiations (or legal battles) could arise in the next few days.
The boxing world shook in the ring. Now, you could shake even more in court.
