By Gabriel F. Cordero
The boxing world has been shocked by the news of Turki Alalshikh’s health condition. The 44-year-old has been diagnosed with cancer and a brain tumor.
Alalshikh, the most influential figure and driving force in boxing in recent years, has organized mega-events featuring Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk, among many others.
Alalshikh co-founded Zuffa Boxing with UFC CEO and President Dana White, and they have become a dynamo in the sport of boxing, particularly with the upcoming changes to the Ali Act, which are nearing approval in the United States Congress.
Alalshikh was diagnosed in 2015 with several forms of cancer, but in 2025 a tumor located near the pituitary gland in his brain has been detected.
Alalshikh has one great dream and hope: to unite promoters and keep the sport at its peak.
“Before I lose my memory, I have a great hope and desire to organize a big meeting between all the promoters, including Frank Warren, Dana White, Nick Khan, and Eddie Hearn, among others,” said Alalshikh.
