On a crisp autumn night in Toronto, a downtown arena is full of people for a UFC fight night. Heavyweights like Derrick Lewis are battling local boxers in a raw, high-stakes scenario. From the foggy rings in Vancouver to the bilingual fights in Montreal, this rise has turned MMA and boxing into cultural giants. The scene outside the cage is a billion-dollar industry that changes towns, businesses, and entertainment. It inspires athletes to be strong and tough.
How Canada Became a Combat Sports Powerhouse
Since George Chuvalo vs. Muhammad Ali in the 1960s and Indigenous fighting from the past, Canada has loved conflict sports.