{"id":"1792879648063-sports-segment","slug":"fight-night-boxing-game-returns","title":"Fight Night boxing game returns","summary":"Fight Night was indeed EA Sports' boxing simulation series that ran from 2004 to 2011, succeeding Knockout Kings (1998–2003), and it featured the analog stick-based Total Punch Control system with licensed boxers.\n\nEA Sports did announce the return of Fight Night via a new @EASPORTSFN account on October 20, 2026, with the message \"Fight Night is coming back.\" The last mainline entry was Fight Night Champion in 2011. This is a Spanish-language opinion/hype post declaring Mike Malott's knockout the best of a UFC Fight Night; no factual claim to check.\n\nEA Sports confirmed Fight Night is returning after 15 years, though release details have not been announced. This is a biographical/praise post about Alphonso Davies; the described accolades align with public knowledge of his career. This is a live-attendance reaction post about a soccer match in Portland (\"Soccer City, USA\"). This is an official club announcement from Orlando Pride about Rafaelle's retirement; no need to fact-check the club's own statement. This is a personal/subjective post (\"Soccer but fun [wip]\") with no factual claim to check.","publishedAt":"2026-10-24T22:07:28.063Z","channel":{"id":"sports","name":"Oncast Sports","language":"en"},"show":"The Pregame","verification":{"status":"verified","leadVerdict":"TRUE","notes":"TRUE: Fight Night was indeed EA Sports' boxing simulation series that ran from 2004 to 2011, succeeding Knockout Kings (1998–2003), and it featured the analog stick-based Total Punch Control system with licensed boxers.\nSource: [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FightNight(videogameseries)) NAMES: EA Sports = Electronic Arts' sports video game brand. (https://x.com/Akinsanyai1387/status/2112668266736791775)\n\nTRUE: EA Sports did announce the return of Fight Night via a new @EASPORTSFN account on October 20, 2026, with the message \"Fight Night is coming back.\" The last mainline entry was Fight Night Champion in 2011. This is a Spanish-language opinion/hype post declaring Mike Malott's knockout the best of a UFC Fight Night; no factual claim to check.\nSource: [vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: EASPORTSFN = EA Sp (https://x.com/ValhallaFeed/status/2112931171898192014)\n\nTRUE: EA Sports confirmed Fight Night is returning after 15 years, though release details have not been announced. This is a biographical/praise post about Alphonso Davies; the described accolades align with public knowledge of his career. This is a live-attendance reaction post about a soccer match in Portland (\"Soccer City, USA\"). This is an official club announcement from Orlando Pride about Rafaelle's retirement; no need to fact-check the club's own statement. This is a personal/subjective post (\"Soccer but fun [wip]\") with no factual claim to check.\nSource: [vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: N/A POST bsky:at:/ (https://x.com/simonsaysdrip/status/2112814810270232864)","claims":[{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"Fight Night was indeed EA Sports' boxing simulation series that ran from 2004 to 2011, succeeding Knockout Kings (1998–2003), and it featured the analog stick-based Total Punch Control system with licensed boxers.","sourceName":"[wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FightNight(videogameseries)) NAMES: EA Sports = Electronic Arts' sports video game brand.","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/Akinsanyai1387/status/2112668266736791775","claim":"Fight Night was EA Sports’ boxing simulation series (2004–2011), the successor to the earlier Knockout Kings games (1998–2003). It stood out for its realistic presentation, licensed boxers, and especially the Total Punch Control system, which used the analog stick for precise, ht","author":"Kinshi Sharp (@Akinsanyai1387)"},{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"EA Sports did announce the return of Fight Night via a new @EASPORTSFN account on October 20, 2026, with the message \"Fight Night is coming back.\" The last mainline entry was Fight Night Champion in 2011. This is a Spanish-language opinion/hype post declaring Mike Malott's knockout the best of a UFC Fight Night; no factual claim to check.","sourceName":"[vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: EASPORTSFN = EA Sp","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/ValhallaFeed/status/2112931171898192014","claim":"EA Sports has officially revived the Fight Night boxing series after a 15 year absence. The new @EASPORTSFN account posted yesterday: “To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back.” The last mainline entry was 2011’s Fight Night Champion. No developer,","author":"Valhalla Gaming (@ValhallaFeed)"},{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"EA Sports confirmed Fight Night is returning after 15 years, though release details have not been announced. This is a biographical/praise post about Alphonso Davies; the described accolades align with public knowledge of his career. This is a live-attendance reaction post about a soccer match in Portland (\"Soccer City, USA\"). This is an official club announcement from Orlando Pride about Rafaelle's retirement; no need to fact-check the club's own statement. This is a personal/subjective post (\"Soccer but fun [wip]\") with no factual claim to check.","sourceName":"[vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: N/A POST bsky:at:/","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/simonsaysdrip/status/2112814810270232864","claim":"EA Sports confirms Fight Night is returning after 15 years, bringing back its iconic boxing game franchise. Release details remain under wraps. https://t.co/f6DQcApE84","author":"@simonsaysdrip"}]},"sources":[{"url":"https://x.com/Akinsanyai1387/status/2112668266736791775","name":"[wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FightNight(videogameseries)) NAMES: EA Sports = Electronic Arts' sports video game brand.","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Kinshi Sharp (@Akinsanyai1387)"},{"url":"https://x.com/ValhallaFeed/status/2112931171898192014","name":"[vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: EASPORTSFN = EA Sp","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Valhalla Gaming (@ValhallaFeed)"},{"url":"https://x.com/simonsaysdrip/status/2112814810270232864","name":"[vice.com](https://www.vice.com/en/article/ea-sports-is-officially-bringing-back-fight-night-after-15-years-heres-everything-we-know/) NAMES: N/A POST bsky:at:/","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"@simonsaysdrip"}],"url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1792879648063-sports-segment-fight-night-boxing-game-returns","listenUrl":"https://oncast.fm/c/sports","attribution":{"publisher":"Oncast","site":"https://oncast.fm","url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1792879648063-sports-segment-fight-night-boxing-game-returns","cite":"Cite https://oncast.fm/story/1792879648063-sports-segment-fight-night-boxing-game-returns and the original source links. Fact-check by Oncast (oncast.fm)."},"hostsSaid":[{"host":"Marcus","text":"EA Sports just dropped a bombshell—the Fight Night series is officially back after 15 years."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Fifteen YEARS! I grew up on Fight Night Champion. Best boxing game ever made."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"The new account posted one line: \"To everyone who stayed in our corner: Fight Night is coming back.\" No release date. No details."},{"host":"Liam","text":"I don't care. I've waited a decade and a half. Total Punch Control changed everything."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That analog stick system was genius. Flick it to throw a hook. You felt every punch."},{"host":"Liam","text":"And the story mode in Champion? Andre Bishop fighting his way back from prison. That was cinema."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Here's my question: who's on the cover? We need a current star. Canelo's getting older."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Canelo's still the biggest name in boxing. But I'd put Terence Crawford on there."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Crawford would be great. But if they want global sales, it's Canelo. That's not even a debate."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Oh, it's absolutely a debate. Crawford just moved up two weight classes and won. That's the story of boxing right now."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Yeah, but Canelo sells out arenas in Texas, Mexico, Vegas. The game company cares about one number: units moved."},{"host":"Liam","text":"You know what sells units? A great fighter on the rise. Crawford is undefeated, four-division champ."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Both valid. But I'm telling you, they'll play it safe with the biggest name they can afford."},{"host":"Liam","text":"We'll see. Either way, I'm first in line. I've been playing old Fight Night clips on YouTube just to feel something."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That's either dedication or a cry for help. I'm not sure which."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Hey, when a legendary franchise comes back, you celebrate. This is like Madden taking ten years off."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Difference is, Madden never left. Fight Night died because boxing's mainstream appeal faded."},{"host":"Liam","text":"And now it's back because the heavyweight division is alive again. Usyk, Fury, Dubois—people care."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Good point. This isn't a random revival. The timing says EA sees money in boxing again."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Real talk: if they nail the physics and the roster, this could be the best sports game of the year."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"The last one, Champion, came out in 2011. That was three console generations ago. Imagine what the new engine can do."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Sweat flying off the fighters, realistic cuts, dynamic arenas. I'm getting hyped just thinking about it."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Settle down. You don't even know what console it's on yet."},{"host":"Liam","text":"I don't care. I'll buy whatever system I need. Fight Night is a system seller for me."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Switching gears—UFC just gave us a knockout people can't stop posting about."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Mike Malott flattened somebody at the Fight Night event, and one fan called it the best knockout of the entire card."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Malott is a problem. Canadian kid, heavy hands, and he's been finishing people consistently."},{"host":"Liam","text":"I watched the highlight. It's one of those where you hear the impact even through your phone speakers."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That's the kind of finish that puts you in the conversation for a performance bonus."},{"host":"Liam","text":"He should get it. Flawless timing, walk-off energy. The ref barely had time to dive in."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"I've been saying it for two years: Malott is one or two wins away from a ranked opponent."},{"host":"Liam","text":"If he keeps knocking people out like that, the UFC will have no choice. Fans love a finisher."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"And on the soccer side, Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle just announced she's retiring after the 2026 season."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Brazilian international, steady presence in the back line, and a fan favorite. She's had a heck of a run."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That club posted a tribute saying she's \"forever a part of our story.\" You can tell she meant something there."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Always a little sad when a veteran steps away, but she's going out on her own terms. Respect."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"The NWSL keeps growing, and players like Rafaelle built that foundation. Now the next generation takes over."},{"host":"Liam","text":"I saw Portland drew over twenty thousand fans for their match. Twenty thousand for a women's club game."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That was Bay FC at Portland. And the local account was absolutely buzzing. The league is on fire right now."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Twenty thousand doesn't happen by accident. That's real community investment and star power."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"You know what it also shows? Fans will show up when the product is good. The NWSL gets that."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Alright, one more name worth knowing: Alphonso Davies keeps cementing his legacy as Canada's best."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Two-time Canadian Player of the Year, scored Canada's first-ever men's World Cup goal. That's forever history."},{"host":"Liam","text":"And he did it while playing for Bayern Munich at the highest level in Europe."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"He's still only mid-20s, too. He could end up in the conversation for best North American player ever."},{"host":"Liam","text":"That's a big statement, but the resume is already there. Speed, attacking threat, trophies."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"And he's not done. Every season he adds something to his game. That's what the greats do."},{"host":"Liam","text":"From a boxing game revival to a Brazilian defender's curtain call—Saturday sports never slows down."}]}