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Biggest Sporting Events In Las Vegas

Royal · May 11, 2020 ·

By Ovation

Las Vegas is one of the most well-known cities in the world and has been the home to some massive sporting events, not just boxing! With an NFL and NHL team soon to call Las Vegas home, sports will only become more prevalent in the town. Below are some of the biggest and most unique sporting events in the history of Las Vegas.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield II

Not only is this one of the most famous sporting events in Las Vegas history, but it is also one of the most iconic sports moments of all time. This fight featured two world-renowned heavyweights who were set to square off for the second time. The first fight between the 2 was a rare loss by Tyson, only adding to the drama of the rematch. The fight itself was for the heavyweight title, but the bitter rivalry between the two men made it take on a whole new life. In the first fight, Holyfield headbutted Mike Tyson giving him a gash above his eye.

It was ruled accidental by the ref, but clearly Iron Mike did not agree. During the second fight, yet another Holyfield headbutt caused a gash on Tyson’s head, only to be deemed accidental once again. Mike Tyson then did one of the most unbelievable things not only in sports, but history in general; bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear.

The video is truly shocking as Holyfield reacts with immense pain, if you haven’t seen it it is worth checking out. Forgetting this, “The Bite Fight” would have been one of the biggest bouts ever, but Tyson’s actions made it one of the most famous sporting events ever.

NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League did not make our list because of how big it is right now, but how quickly it is growing and how big it could become. If you don’t know, the Las Vegas Summer League takes place every year in early July at the Thomas Mack Center located on UNLV campus. It is a showcase of the league’s top young players who were recently drafted as well as other top international and college players trying to make an NBA team.

The league is basically a big tryout for the NBA as 24 teams enter a team of NBA hopefuls to represent them. It has actually been played every summer since 2004, but this year’s season that will end tonight has taken on a life of it’s own. The top picks in the NBA draft are more accessible than ever before through social media and the digital age, meaning the anticipation for them is ever growing. This year the league took the leap from a few thousand basketball fanatics showing up to becoming a national sporting spectacle.

Every game from this year’s tournament was shown live on ESPN and it was the most talked about thing in sports. Dozens of this years games sold out and the NBA is doing a great job making it a family atmosphere. Though you may have missed this year’s summer league, be sure to check it out next year, whether you are a basketball fan or not.

Wild Las Vegas Contests

Royal · May 8, 2020 ·

By Lark Ellen Gould

What can you say about the city that spun poker into an Olympic sport, turned Beer Pong into a blood sport, pinball into a wizard’s war and mechanical bull riding into a battle of manhood?

If it can be won, it can be wagered. Given a purse and put in the Guinness Book of World Records, it can happen in Las Vegas. Here is just a sampling of where to win your 15+ minutes of fame in outrageous Las Vegas smackdowns.

Get Your Buck on at Gilley¿s

It’s the tough guys who finish last in the Toughest Cowboy Competitions at Gilley’s on Thursday nights. There’s a $200 purse at stake plus sponsored giveaways by the bagful. The country saloon in front of Treasure Island typically signs up 15 to 20 guys who, from 11 pm until the wee hours, manage to drink themselves into a state of courage that persuades them to mount the mechanical bull and last longer than their competitors through a series of “heats,” or rounds in which the bucking action progressively intensifies. The women get their turn on Sunday nights in the Bikini Bullpen Contests, also going for a $200 prize plus swag for out-bucking each other while keeping their tiny costumes in place. Wardrobe malfunctions are strongly discouraged, although they do happen.

Hot 100 at Wet Republic

Las Vegas is not just a hot town; it’s a hottie town where every girl strives to expose her inner Kardashian. The family of sisters who famously hit most of the pool scenes on the Strip have set a new standard of bathing beauty amid Las Vegas’ exploding day life offerings, now celebrated each summer with bikini-clad throngs vying to be among the loveliest 100. It’s not quite a beauty pageant. Rather, it’s a 12-week competition juried by votes from celebrity judges, event attendees and online voting at SpyOnVegas.com. Top prize is $100,000 down to $1,000 prizes for the 18th, 19th and 20th most beautiful bikini vixens. The finale takes the stage the last weekend of June at Wet Republic.

Las Vegas Sports and Outdoor Activities

Royal · May 5, 2020 ·

By World Guides

The sports scene in Las Vegas is quite simply massive and the city is home to many major spectator sports, such as baseball, basketball, American football, ice hockey, and motor racing. Numerous important tournaments are held in the city and the prize money can be huge, particularly when it comes to professional boxing.

There are also excellent sports venues in Las Vegas where you can participate in a wide variety of activities, with fitness fanatics making use of the plentiful gymnasiums. Golf is extremely popular with locals and the city is home to over 50 golf courses.

The Other Side of Vegas

Royal · May 1, 2020 ·

By TravelChannel

When you come to Las Vegas, it’s easy to be seduced by the draw of the Strip. However, if you take a deeper look, there are many fringe activities in Vegas that really make the city a wonderful place to live. Many visitors to the Entertainment Capital of the World miss the historic downtown area, but it offers some of the most exciting options for couples, singles, business travelers and families.

While there are countless attractions in Vegas worth mentioning, like Lake Mead, the Red Rock Canyon and nearby Hoover Dam, there’s plenty to see that’s often overlooked. On your next trip to this spectacular city, take a little time to explore the historic elements of Las Vegas, as well as some of the new, hip parts of the city that have been embraced by the city’s burgeoning tech crowd.

THE EVOLUTION OF LAS VEGAS SPORTS TEAMS

Royal · April 28, 2020 ·

By Thed

Any native Vegas local will tell you that without having professional sports teams within city limits, they’ve always had to pick and choose other teams to root for during games. Las Vegas has struggled for years to try to get major league teams to our Valley. But as far as 2018 goes, professional Las Vegas sports teams have been the talk of the town.

Las Vegas has been a sports town for a long time, just not in the same way sports havens Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York are. Thousands of visitors flock to Las Vegas every year to watch and bet on events like the Super Bowl, March Madness, NASCAR, and championship boxing and UFC matches. But as far as the big four goes… NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB… Vegas has never been home for a big leaguer. The main reason for the delay of introducing major leagues to the Valley was the concern about Nevada’s gambling reputation and the possibility of fixed games. Several minor leagues have tried over the years, only lasting a few seasons.

Between the progress of the Las Vegas Raiders stadium, the move for the WNBA Aces, and the inaugural season of the Golden Knights, Vegas has become more than just a sports betting capital – it’s now a professional sports team hub. While we’ve seen several Las Vegas sports events pop up in the past and many failed attempts from other sports, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel on our road to being a professional sports team city.