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6 Health Risks MMA Fighters Don’t See Coming

4 days ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

Fighters are built from grit, sweat, and willpower, and understated MMA health risks are evident. They carry strength in their fists and endurance in their lungs. They train like warhorses, harder than most men ever will, pushing their bodies past the edge of pain, into something raw and pure. But under the power and technique, behind the roars of the crowd and the bright lights of the cage, danger lingers. It doesn’t always come with blood or bruises. Sometimes, it slips in quietly.
8 Fighters With Insanely High Knockout Ratios

1 week ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

Who doesn’t love a good knockout? Of course for some, “a win is a win” and they only care about the livescore result in terms of the latest news, but the lifeblood of the sport is always going to be centered on the heavy hitters in the ring. Knockout artists are ones who often grab headlines and, in an age of social media, the watches, shares, and likes. Knockout percentage is a key metric in boxing, reflecting a fighter’s ability to end bouts decisively.
What Made Las Vegas Boxing’s Mecca and Why Sin City Faded from the Sport

1 week ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

Las Vegas was once the boxing capital of the world. For decades, world champions would have to go to the United States for the biggest paydays and the most fame, often gravitating more towards New York. Then, Sin City emerged, pumping millions into its live events, which included several top-class boxing matches. Over the years of Las Vegas dominance, Floyd Mayweather Jr. making the city his home set the bar.
Canelo Alvarez Back in the Saddle for Cinco De Mayo Showdown

2 weeks ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

Major fights glue millions of eyes to screens all over the world, and with Canelo Alvarez back in boxing news, the fight world is abuzz again. Looking back at when literally hundreds of millions of people tuned in to watch the ultimately very sluggish Paul vs Tyson fight, surely many tuned in to have something to talk about during their Monday morning Zoom meeting. But for most legit fights like the upcoming Canelo vs Scull fight, they will stay for the incredible excitement of the event.
Professional Boxer to Poker Pro: Ryan Garcia is Back

2 weeks ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

At 26 years old, Ryan Garcia has become a force to be reckoned with in boxing. This year, Garcia will be back in the ring as he returns from a year-long suspension to face Rolly Romero in May. The bout will be held at Times Square, and Garcia will look to use the fight to re-establish his presence as one of the best boxers and set up a potential rematch with Devin Haney later this year.
Boxing Takes Over Times Square: Garcia, Haney, Lopez Ready to Takeover New York City

3 weeks ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

The lights of New York City are about to shine even brighter as Times Square transforms into the epicenter of global boxing on May 2. With three major bouts featuring elite fighters like Ryan Garcia, Rolando “Rolly” Romero, Devin Haney, José Ramírez, Teofimo Lopez, and Arnold Barboza Jr., this historic event promises unforgettable moments, high drama, and potentially career-defining victories.
UFC Fighter Pay: How Much Do MMA Fighters Make?

1 month ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

MMA has grown into a global phenomenon, and UFC fighter pay is on the rise. For many MMA hopefuls living in the UK, it’s the dream to enter the Octagon and be part of Dana White’s stable. But while we think MMA stars have “made it” once they break through to the UFC, it’s far from the case. Earnings can vary from the likes of Conor McGregor, Khabib and Anderson Silva’s huge net worth, to some of the rising stars who make less than $100,000 per year.
Why iGaming Companies Are Investing in MMA Promotions

1 month ago | nyfights.com | Michael Kovacs

In the last 20 years, MMA has become increasingly popular, with millions of people watching it worldwide across many promotions. Big organizations like the UFC and Bellator have turned fighters into celebrities that are not only a draw in the ring, but outside as well. The MMA fanbase is extremely passionate about the sport, talk about it on social media a great deal, and many of them also like betting on the fights. For iGaming companies, this is a great opportunity.
Salute to Scot England, 0-1

1 month ago | nyfights.com | Michael Woods

Scot England found out the hard way you don’t play boxing on Tuesday night in Nashville. The 58 year Tennessee old man stepped to the line against a 23 year old foe Jashawn Hunter and quite quickly understood that his pro career would not be lengthy. Down went England on the “Country Box” card at the hands of North Carolina’s Hunter, who came in 0-6, right away in the first. England rose, showing big heart, but the ref saw he was on iffy legs, and waved it off in round one in Nashville.
Luis Pita Oliva: Everything Is Not Solved With Blows (Pt 2)

1 month ago | nyfights.com | Michael Woods

“So, at age 12, boxing comes into my life,” current Massachusetts resident and ascending pro boxer Luis Pita Oliva says. “While I was at school, several coaches were going to look for new students, they showed a video and they asked you if you wanted to enter that sport. ”I told them I didn’t like it but I didn’t have a head for anything else. This was a way to look for a different life than the one I had. Yes, videos of the Olympics impacted me.