Rock ’Em & Sock ‘Em
The Greatest Fight Songs (this side of the universe)
Welcome back to the Lion’s Den. Despite the bad news and stormy weather, we’re still alive and kicking.
The long-awaited event is finally here. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown. Scheduled for the evening, 12 rounds of non-stop action. So grab your popcorn, folks — oh, you don’t want to miss a minute of it.
As a fight fan, I’ve had the pleasure of attending a few thrilling matches in my day. It takes great discipline, strength, and ability to train in the ways of the martial arts. Not so long ago, I too bought into the “one million to one shot” dream. Rocky Marciano and Mike Tyson were my heroes, and “The Italian Stallion” could do no wrong. But given the nature of the sport, I decided to write about it instead.
From cage matches to prizefighting, everything else paled in comparison. What could be better than two rivals squaring off inside the ring while the world is chanting your name? Think of it — the moment, the drama, the glory, the mob-related stories. They don’t call it the bitter Sweet Science for nothing. And when music is added to the mix — look out, it’s magic.
So let’s get into the groove — rip it in, dawg, unleash your inner beast and let yourself go. As the great Muhammad Ali used to say: “Fly like…
