Yes. He called and caused the Berlanga vs. Sheeraz press conference to a halt. Turki explained that this card has a direct influence on the sport of boxing, and the outcome of this fight will dictate who Canelo Alvarez will fight next! (After Crawford)
In regards to my latest post, Rolly Romero explained that Turki is overlooking “B” side fighters, and he’s doing it again! By the end of the phone call, Turki sends his regards to Berlanga, but none at all towards Sheeraz.
Turki seems to only be promoting the “A” side fighters. And he’s lazer focused on matching up “A” fighters vs. “A” fighters, which is amazing for the sport! But, he’s not helping promote the “B” side fighters at all. Even blatantly disregarding outcomes of fights where the “B” side or the “underdog” persevere and walk away the victor.
In his phone call interruption, he stated that Garcia vs. Haney is next. Why?! Shouldn’t it be Haney vs Romero? No. Regardless of outcome, Turki is choosing to put the big names against the big names.
This will cause the general public to be happy, but what about the real fans of the sport? This is disgraceful. Why should Garcia be continued to be promoted and pushed after he lost unanimously against Romero? It makes no sense.
What Turki doesn’t realize yet, is that he can create “nobody’s” into generational stars. Current “B” side fighters into “A” side fighters. All through the power of promotion.
However, he’s currently focused on making the best fights on the planet. Choosing big names over pure talent. In the short run this is amazing, but I hope he puts just as much promotion into all fighters, as he does towards the modern day household names. If he doesn’t take notes from the UFC or from WWE, his run could be cut short, regardless of his tall cash.
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