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Turki Alalshikh issues health update two months after pulling out of Derby County takeover

The boxing billionaire wanted to buy Derby County and had been close to signing a deal only to pull out at the 11th hour

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:03 AM
Turki Alalshikh issues health update two months after pulling out of Derby County takeover
Key Things to Know
  • Turki Alalshikh shared that his health has not been good over the past four months.
  • Alalshikh made the remarks at a press conference for the upcoming Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight.
  • Tyson Fury praised Alalshikh for organizing the long-awaited heavyweight showdown.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Turki Alalshikh revealed during a press conference for the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight that his health has deteriorated over the past four months. Speaking ahead of the December heavyweight bout in Cardiff, Alalshikh expressed uncertainty about his future memory and stated he wants to complete his boxing bucket list for fans.

The update comes two months after Alalshikh abandoned a takeover of Derby County just before an announcement was scheduled. Despite receiving regulatory approval, he withdrew from the deal due to insufficient time to prepare the squad for the upcoming season.

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