“I will do my best to do a meeting soon between my brothers Dana White, Nick Khan, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and my partners and friends DAZN to make peace, and revolution for boxing.
“I hope I succeed and boxing fans see the white smoke coming up the chimney,” Turki said. X.
The reference to “white smoke” appears to have drawn inspiration from Vatican tradition indicating that an agreement has been reached following the election of a new pope.
Alalshikh’s comments come at a time when boxing remains divided among competing promoters, broadcasters and sanctioning bodies despite a recent increase in cross-promotional opportunities. The Saudi financier has become one of the sport’s most influential figures in recent years, helping make fights that many fans believed would never happen due to promotional roadblocks.
He also explained why he feels a sense of urgency to bring the big players together.
“I want to do it before I lose my memory. I’m afraid in 2028 or 2029 I’ll forget my name,” Turki said.
The comments quickly sparked discussion among boxing fans. While many welcomed the idea of greater cooperation between the sport’s leading promoters and broadcasters, others questioned whether such a meeting could realistically resolve the decades-old political battles.
Some critics also pointed to Alalshikh’s growing partnership with Dana White and TKOs Zuffa Boxing enterprise, arguing that the arrival of another major promotional force further complicated boxing’s power structure. Others countered that White’s involvement could help bring more structure and cooperation to a fragmented sport.
Turki seems determined to try. If the meeting takes place, it will bring together several of the most powerful figures in boxing and combat sports for a conversation aimed at finding common ground in a business that has long been defined by rivalry outside the ring.
