Groom ‘Til You Doom: The Saudis Are Bad For Boxing Omnibus

I’ve written A LOT about why Saudi Arabian control is bad for boxing (and, yeah, Turki Alalshikh being made a singular figurehead for the Saudi takeover doesn’t mean that the murderous monarchy of Saudi Arabia headed by the Crown Prince isn’t REALLY in control).

I can’t really say anymore and it’s getting increasingly difficult to get anything out there as the Saudis/Turki buy off the media to control the narrative of this unprecedented hostile takeover (which isn’t all that hostile because, like, everyone is kneeling and kissing the ring, immediately, at the sight of a few bucks).

Here’s what I’ve written if you care to see my take on all of this. You’ll find some humor here, some insight, and a whole lot of frustration in the face of what will be a disastrous turn for this sport that we love (and sometimes love to hate):

Notes from the Boxing Underground: Basting The Turki at Bud’s Coming Out Party

Ring Magazine is Sold To Saudi Arabia: Why This Happened and Why It Matters

Oscar De La Hoya, Turki Alalshikh Reveal More Info On Ring Magazine Purchase By Saudi Arabia

Arum: Turki Alalshikh Circumvented Legality To Make Jared Anderson-Martin Bakole Bout

Warren, Hearn Blast “Disgraceful” Criticism Of Loving, Generous Turki Alalshikh

Turki Unfollows Everyone: The Great Boxing Purge of 2024

Queensberry-DAZN Deal Reeks Of Deadly Boxing Collusion

Farmer-Zepeda Drug Testing Irregularity Raises Concerns; WBC, Golden Boy Snub Accountability

Notes from the Boxing Underground: Why Saudi Arabian Control of Boxing is a Bad Thing

Notes from the Boxing Underground: Ring Around the Saudis…

Notes from the Boxing Underground: Beterbiev, Bivol, and the Cabal of Evil