The best walk out songs for MMA and Boxing

While there are countless walk out songs that have been used by fighters over the years, here we will take a look at the best walk out songs (top 10) for MMA and boxing. Music is a huge part of combat sports, whether it be boxing or MMA. The crowd in boxing have adopted Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ as a pre fight ritual. Walk out music is played as fighters make their way to the ring or octagon and is a big part of the show.

10 – ‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem

“Lose Yourself” by Eminem is one of the most iconic walk out songs in combat sports. The song’s lyrics about overcoming adversity and seizing opportunities resonate with fighters who are preparing to enter the ring or octagon. Did you know about the Eminem curse? Statistically fighters that walk out to Eminem only have a 44% win rate.

9 – ‘All Of The Lights’ by Kayne West ft. Rihanna

‘All of The Lights’ by Kayne West ft. Rihanna “All of the Lights” by Kanye West featuring Rihanna is a high-energy hip-hop track. Kell Brook used All of the lights in almost all his fights and he always got a great reception from the track. The catchy beat and powerful vocals make it a popular choice for fighters looking to make a statement.

8 – ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ by Survivor

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor is perhaps one of the most iconic walk out songs in boxing history. The song was originally written for the movie Rocky III. This is probably the most known across all generations and cultures. Eye of the tiger = fighting.

7 – ‘Back In Black’ by AC/DC

“Back in Black” by AC/DC is a hard rock classic that has been used by a number of fighters over the years. The song’s driving guitar riffs and pounding drums make it a popular choice for fighters looking to get fired up before a fight. Dillian Whyte famously used a mash up of the Jaws theme and Back In Black.

6 – ‘X Gon’ Give it To Ya’ by DMX

“X Gon’ Give it to Ya” by DMX is a high-energy hip-hop track that has been used by a number of fighters over the years. The song’s aggressive lyrics and pounding beat make it a popular choice for fighters who are looking to intimidate their opponents. Many boxers and mma fighters have used the song to walk out to. Here is UFC fighter Brian Ortega walking out to DMX.

5 – ‘Till I Collapse’ by Eminem

“Till I Collapse” by Eminem is another popular walk out song in combat sports. The song’s lyrics about perseverance and determination make it a popular choice for fighters who are looking to overcome their opponents.

4 – ‘Can’t Be Touched’ by Roy Jones Jr.

“Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr. is a hip-hop track that has been used by a number of boxers over the years. The song’s lyrics about being unstoppable and invincible make it a popular choice for fighters looking to intimidate their opponents. Here is Roy Jones performing the track himself.

3 – ‘Thunderstruck’ by AC/DC

“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC is another classic rock song that has been used by a number of fighters over the years. The song’s powerful guitar riffs and pounding drums make it a popular choice for fighters looking to make a statement in the ring or octagon. Randy Couture used Thunderstuck at UFC 57.

2 – ‘Can’t Stop’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers

‘Can’t Stop’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers: “Can’t Stop” is a high-energy rock song that features a powerful bassline and driving guitar riffs. The song has been used by several fighters over the years, Including Wladimir Klitschko who had a very creative walk out against opponent David Haye.

1 – ‘7 nation army’ – The White Stripes

“7 Nation Army” by The White Stripes is a rock song that has become a popular walk out song for combat sports. The song’s distinctive guitar riff and driving beat make it a popular choice for fighters looking to get pumped up before a fight. Anthony Joshua featured this track within his ring walk against Pulev.

Honorable Mentions:

“The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre ft Snoop Dogg & “Still D.R.E.” by Dr. Dre ft Snoop Dogg

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