Several individuals associated with Electronic Arts (EA), both current and former, have expressed interest in reviving the Fight Night boxing video game series. Among them, former EA developer Brian "Brizzo" Hayes has been notably vocal about his desire to see a new installment.
Brian "Brizzo" Hayes' Advocacy
Brian "Brizzo" Hayes, who served as the creative director for EA's Fight Night series, has consistently shown enthusiasm for a new Fight Night game. While specific public statements from Hayes are limited, his association with the series and ongoing discussions in the gaming community suggest his continued interest in its revival.
Other Notable Advocates
Eddie Hearn
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has actively campaigned for a new Fight Night game. In an Instagram Live session, Hearn mentioned that EA Sports doesn't seem interested in boxing and Fight Night, leading him to consider developing a rival boxing game himself. He also revealed that he had pitched a Fight Night idea to EA Sports, emphasizing the significant public interest whenever he mentions the game on social media. NME+6Boxing News and Views+6GameByte+6Fightful News+1EssentiallySports+1VGC+2NME+2Boxing News and Views+2
Lennox Lewis
Former heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis has also shown support for the series' return. In a tweet, he mentioned hearing that EA Sports was considering bringing back Fight Night for Xbox and PS5, expressing his hope for a better representation in the game. NME+1NME+1
EA's Position on Fight Night Revival
Reports indicate that EA had greenlit a new Fight Night project, codenamed "Moneyball," which entered early development. However, the project was put on hold to prioritize the development of EA Sports UFC 5. The decision was made to avoid splitting the focus of the development team between two major fighting game projects. EssentiallySports+5VGC+5NME+5
Despite the pause, industry insiders suggest that EA is still interested in reviving the Fight Night series, especially considering the success of other boxing games like "Undisputed." Speculation points to a potential release window around 2027, following the completion of UFC 6. Pure Xbox+1Forbes+1Dexerto
Conclusion
The push for a new Fight Night game is supported by former EA developers like Brian "Brizzo" Hayes and prominent figures in the boxing world such as Eddie Hearn and Lennox Lewis. While EA has shown interest in reviving the series, development has been delayed due to resource allocation to other projects. Fans remain hopeful that the combined advocacy from industry insiders and public demand will lead to the series' return in the coming years.
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