Turki Al-Sheikh criticizes The Athletic's report about him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
On April 24, 2025, The Athletic released a detailed profile on Turki Al-Sheikh, highlighting his influence in boxing and controversies surrounding his role as Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Following a social media repromotion by The Athletic on July 29, 2026, Al-Sheikh expressed his displeasure, calling the report fictitious and accusing the publication of pushing lies. His comments triggered a notable online reaction, including the deletion of a response from The Ring’s social media. Al-Sheikh’s management of The Ring, once a prestigious boxing magazine, has faced scrutiny amid accusations of propaganda related to Saudi Arabia's sports initiatives.
- •The Athletic's report details Al-Sheikh's rise and related controversies.
- •Al-Sheikh is linked to both boxing and the Saudi government.
- •His response to the report has gained significant attention online.
- •Critics allege The Ring has become propaganda for Saudi sports initiatives.
- •Al-Sheikh's influence is pivotal as Saudi Arabia prepares for the 2034 World Cup.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Turki Al-Sheikh really doesn’t want anyone reading The Athletic’s special report about him
"On April 24, 2025, The Athletic published a special report by Jacob Whitehead about Turki Al-Sheikh, the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation. The over-3,500-word profile explores how he became a power broker in global combat sports and details the controversies behind his meteoric rise. Whitehead…
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