MGM Grand
Las Vegas, USA
MGM Grand Boxing Statistics
About MGM Grand Boxing Venue
The MGM Grand, Las Vegas: A Mecca of Boxing
In the world of boxing, few venues carry the prestige and history of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Since its opening, this iconic location has been synonymous with some of the most significant and memorable fights in the history of the sport. This article explores the MGM Grand's journey as a boxing venue and highlights the top 10 fights that have taken place within its hallowed walls.
The Early Years: Establishing a Boxing Legacy
The MGM Grand opened on December 18, 1993, and quickly established itself as a premier destination for major boxing events. Its debut into the world of boxing was as grand as the venue itself, setting the stage for a new era in the sport's history. The MGM Grand Garden Arena, with a seating capacity of over 16,000, became the site where legends would be made.
Great Fights at the MGM Grand
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II (June 28, 1997): Known as "The Bite Fight," this rematch is infamous for Tyson biting Holyfield's ears. Despite the controversy, this fight remains one of the most talked-about events in boxing history.
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (May 5, 2007): A blockbuster fight that set records for pay-per-view buys at the time. Mayweather won by split
decision in a closely contested bout that lived up to its massive hype.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez IV (December 8, 2012): The fourth and final meeting between these two legends ended dramatically, with Márquez knocking out Pacquiao in the sixth round, settling their storied rivalry.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao (May 2, 2015): Dubbed "The Fight of the Century," this long-anticipated bout saw Mayweather emerge victorious over Pacquiao in a tactical display, cementing his undefeated record.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez (September 14, 2013): Mayweather's masterclass performance against a young, undefeated Álvarez showcased his defensive genius and tactical prowess.
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield I (November 9, 1996): In their first meeting, Holyfield shocked the world by defeating Tyson to win the WBA Heavyweight Championship.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Ricky Hatton (December 8, 2007): Mayweather's technical prowess was on full display as he defeated the popular British fighter Hatton, cementing his place in Las Vegas boxing history.
Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury II (February 22, 2020): Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury's rematch was a gripping bout, ending with Fury's triumph by TKO in the seventh round.
Key Information
- Location: Las Vegas, USA
- Established: 1993 (32 years ago)
- Total Boxing Matches: 118 recorded professional fights
- Venue Type: Professional boxing arena
- Region: USA boxing destination
Historic Fights at MGM Grand
Manny Pacquiao vs Erik Morales
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Marcos Maidana 2
Boxing Matches at MGM Grand
Professional Boxing Matches held at this venue. Completed matches show results. Upcoming matches show previews.
Yoenli Hernandez vs Terrell Gausha
10 Round Middleweight Bout
Elijah Garcia vs Kevin Newman II
10 Round Super Middleweight Bout
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman
WBC World Super Welterweight Title
Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Shane Mosley Jr
WBC Interim World Middleweight Title
Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu
WBC World Super Welterweight Title
Mark Magsayo vs Jorge Mata Cuellar
10 Round Super Featherweight Bout
Isaac Cruz vs Omar Salcido Gamez
10 Round Super Lightweight Bout
David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Interim WBC World Light-heavyweight Title
Gary Antuanne Russell vs Alberto Puello
WBC Interim World Super-lightweight Title
Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko
WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO World Lightweight Titles
Junto Nakatani vs Andrew Moloney
vacant WBO World Super-flyweight Title
David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant
Interim WBC Super-middleweight Title
Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Joey Spencer
10 Round Super-welterweight Bout
Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson
WBC & WBO World Super-featherweight Titles
Saul Alvarez vs Caleb Plant
WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO World Super-middleweight Titles
Miguel Berchelt vs Oscar Valdez
WBC World Super Featherweight Title
Gabriel Flores Jr vs Jayson Velez
10 Round Super-featherweight Contest
Felix Verdejo vs Masayoshi Nakatani
10 Round Lightweight Contest
Shakur Stevenson vs Toka Kahn Clary
10 Round Super-featherweight Contest
Naoya Inoue vs Jason Moloney
WBA 7 IBF World Bantamweight Titles
Jamel Herring vs Jonathan Oquendo
WBO World Super-featherweight Title
Jose Ramirez vs Viktor Postol
WBC and WBO Super-lightweight World Titles
Arnold Barboza Jr vs Tony Luis
10 Round Super-lightweight Contest
Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr
12 Round Light-heavyweight Contest
Oscar Valdez vs Jayson Velez
10 Round Super-featherweight Contest
Leo Santa Cruz vs Miguel Flores
Vacant WBA World Super-featherweight Title
Sergey Kovalev vs Saul Alvarez
WBO World Light-heavyweight Title
Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman
WBA Super World Welterweight Title
Brandon Figueroa vs Julio Ceja
WBA World Super-bantamweight Title
Frequently Asked Questions About MGM Grand
What famous boxing matches were held at MGM Grand?
Where exactly is MGM Grand located?
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
NV 89109
USA
The venue serves as a premier boxing destination in USA and has been hosting professional boxing events since 1993.