Boxing
Riyadh Season announces new partnership with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions
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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, has announced a partnership between Riyadh Season and Golden Boy Promotions aimed at bolstering the promotion of top-tier boxing events throughout the world.Â
The collaboration between both organisations will begin with the Interim WBC super welterweight world championship clash between current interim champion Serhii Bohachuk (24-1, 23 KOs) and the undefeated Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) on Saturday August 10 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The agreement solidifies Golden Boy and Riyadh Season’s commitment to elevating the sport of boxing by leveraging the strengths of both entities.
Riyadh Season in the past year has hosted a string of world-class and innovative cards including the first undisputed heavyweight title fight of the 21st century between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury,Â
It will now look to expand its reach into the U.S. market with its first-ever event overseas on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, headlined by the blockbuster world title clash between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim world super welterweight titles will also see legendary hip-hop singer Eminem perform before the main event. The official link to purchase tickets can be found on the Ticketmaster platform by clicking here.
Led by legendary fighter Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy is the first Latino-owned boxing promotions company and continues to drive its expansion plans for the remainder of 2024 and beyond having already developed a reputation as an industry leader in the sport with a lengthy roster of world champions.
Live on DAZN: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on August 3. Click here for details.Â
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