Ex-world champion’s present combat: “Not boxing”: Criticism from Saudi investor after Tyson duel | EUROtoday

The Saudi Arabian investor and sports activities official Turki Al-Sheikh has criticized present fights such because the duel between boxing idol Mike Tyson and influencer Jake Paul. «I’m not in opposition to it. Call it present, name it leisure. But don’t name it boxing,” he stated initially of the 62nd annual congress of the world affiliation WBC in Hamburg. Boxing will not be about “beating a legend at your grandfather’s age,” stated Al-Sheikh, with out mentioning the title of the 58-year-old Tyson.

The ex-world champion not too long ago fought a combat in opposition to the influencer Jake Paul. In the stunning comeback, the previous heavyweight champion suffered a defeat on factors. The combat on the streaming supplier Netflix was broadcast, attracted an viewers of thousands and thousands in entrance of the screens. However, Netflix acquired criticism as a result of the image had stopped within the meantime.

Saudi Arabia can also be the scene of main boxing matches

Al-Sheikh introduced mega fights reminiscent of these between heavyweight superstars Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine and Tyson Fury of Britain to the Saudi capital Riyadh. The nation, which has been criticized for its human rights document, is attempting to enhance its picture by way of main sporting occasions. The official award of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia by the world affiliation FIFA this Wednesday is now solely a formality.

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