RIYADH: Turki Alalshikh has appointed featherweight boxer Bruce Carrington as a brand ambassador for The Ring magazine, a move sparking debate among boxing fans and analysts.
Carrington, with a 15-0 record, is often criticized for being matched against low-tier opponents, leading to perceptions that his record has been padded.
His controversial split-decision win over Sulaiman Segawa in September, which many observers believed he lost, has intensified such criticism.
Despite doubts about his in-ring abilities, Carrington has been praised for his communication skills, making him a suitable figurehead if kept away from elite-level competition.
Critics warn that facing top featherweights like Rafael Espinoza or Stephen Fulton could quickly expose his weaknesses.
Some see the move as part of a broader strategy to protect Carrington's image, similar to how other fighters like Edgar Berlanga and Keyshawn Davis have been handled.
[Reported by Boxing News 24]
