Rick Reeno Appointed CEO of The Ring Magazine
Rick Reeno has been appointed CEO of The Ring Magazine, a prominent boxing publication. The magazine was acquired by Turki Alalshikh in 2024, with Reeno playing a key role in its recent digital expansion.
Rick Reeno has been appointed as the new CEO of the boxing publication The Ring Magazine. Reeno brings over two decades of experience in boxing media, having previously founded BoxingScene in 2003.
In his new leadership role, Reeno will oversee the strategic direction of The Ring. Founded in 1922, the magazine is known as "The Bible of Boxing" and holds significant historical weight in documenting the sport. Reeno serves as the public face of the publication.
The magazine's acquisition by Turki Alalshikh from Golden Boy Promotions occurred in 2024. Under Reeno's leadership, The Ring has focused on expanding beyond its print format to include events, video content, podcasts, and fantasy contests. They have also digitized their entire print archive, making over a century of boxing history accessible online for free.
"It was time to reimagine our digital presence from the ground up," stated Reeno at the launch of the magazine's new website. The publication aims to solidify its position in the boxing media landscape through both its established print legacy and new digital initiatives.