MIAMI, FL (USA) – Legendary Nicaraguan boxing great, Ricardo Mayorga has his sights set on being a mixed martial artist and is the latest top-tier athlete to join what is now the fastest growing MMA promotion in the world.
“I think I can say, and without sounding cocky, that I will do even better in MMA than I have in boxing,” said Mayorga via translator. “I'm going to fight till I get my belt as a world champion then I can retire.”
Ricardo Mayorga first delivered the announcement via press conference for local Miami media at, The Fight Club, in Miami and answered the many questions that have already been buzzing through various media outlets.
“This is going to be huge; Huge for Shine Fights, huge for the sport, and huge for our fan base,” says Shine Fights, CEO, Devin Price.
Mayorga’s first opponent and fight date has yet to be announced while Shine is expanding its roster exponentially. Details on the roster expansion and Mayorga’s transition will be released shortly from the Shine Fights press team.
Knowing that there will be a mixed reaction from the public about this new transition, Mayorga is focused on his core segment of hardcore fans to validate his new career choice.
“Of course my fans always tell me, ‘I heard your going to do MMA, what have you been waiting for all this time!’"
“I think I can say, and without sounding cocky, that I will do even better in MMA than I have in boxing,” said Mayorga via translator. “I'm going to fight till I get my belt as a world champion then I can retire.”
Ricardo Mayorga first delivered the announcement via press conference for local Miami media at, The Fight Club, in Miami and answered the many questions that have already been buzzing through various media outlets.
“This is going to be huge; Huge for Shine Fights, huge for the sport, and huge for our fan base,” says Shine Fights, CEO, Devin Price.
Mayorga’s first opponent and fight date has yet to be announced while Shine is expanding its roster exponentially. Details on the roster expansion and Mayorga’s transition will be released shortly from the Shine Fights press team.
Knowing that there will be a mixed reaction from the public about this new transition, Mayorga is focused on his core segment of hardcore fans to validate his new career choice.
“Of course my fans always tell me, ‘I heard your going to do MMA, what have you been waiting for all this time!’"