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Riung Magazine Ownership Timeline
Interesting
Ownership Timeline:
1922–1970s: The Nat Fleischer Era
Founded by Nat Fleischer, the magazine was family-owned and operated for decades, cementing its reputation as "The Bible of Boxing".
Late 1970s–1980s: Transition Period
Ownership shifted to a group including former New York Knicks star Dave DeBusschere and Nick Kladis. Bert Randolph Sugar took over for a period starting in 1979.
1990–2002: Stanley Weston
After a near-bankruptcy in 1989, the magazine was purchased in 1990 by Stanley Weston, who operated it through London Publishing Corp and later regained its stability.
2002–2007: Kappa Publishing Group
The magazine was owned and published by Pennsylvania-based Kappa Publishing Group, which also produced sister publications KO Magazine and World Boxing.
2007–2024: Golden Boy Enterprises (Oscar De La Hoya)
In September 2007, Sports and Entertainment Publications LLC, a subsidiary of Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Enterprises, bought The Ring. During this period, it moved to Los Angeles (2011) and shifted to a heavily digital focus.
2024–Present: Turki Alalshikh
In November 2024, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh acquired The Ring for
million, with plans to return to print in 2025.
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