Are the Gulf states overtaking Las Vegas as the world's fight capital?

10/27/2023 02:00 AM

As Las Vegas shifts its attention to more reputable sports frontiers, the Gulf states are ready to seize the opportunity and claim their place as the new epicenter of boxing and MMA

The glittering neon lights of Las Vegas have long symbolized the epicenter of fight sports.

It is the place where an aging Muhammad Ali lost his splendor, where Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear (twice), and where Floyd Mayweather showcased his decade of dominance. It is also the place where Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters like Conor McGregor became household names.