But his big break came in September 2017 when a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority before becoming chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).
Born on August 4, 1981, Turki Alalshikh is the mastermind behind the huge boxing battles that take place in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
The Saudi Royal adviser was key in making tonight's fight, which is part of Riyadh Season - a series of events hosted and funded by the Gulf state.
Saudi Arabian royalty Turki Alalshikh has been instrumental in making some of the biggest fights in the sport over the 18 months.
In his role as the General Minister for Entertainment, Alalshikh and the GEA have been tasked with developing, promoting and expanding tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.
