[2025] Entrance songs in sports: Cool Western music and entrance BGM

Rack$King Koraun

Rack$

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

, the boxer who achieved the incredible feat of winning titles in five weight classes without a single defeat.

He’s also well known for taking part in Japan’s RIZIN.

The entrance song for his fight against Tenshin Nasukawa made a big impact and became a hot topic among fans.

The title of that track is “Rack$.” The artist, King Koraun, is actually Floyd Mayweather Jr.

’s son! By the way, the lyrics are extremely explicit and aggressive, which I think fits his fighting style perfectly.

Wow.Post Malone

Post Malone – “Wow.” (Official Music Video)

This is the song “Wow,” released in 2019 by Post Malone, a rapper who is especially popular among American teens.

Its dark vibe and edgy rap style get players hyped up.

Sports are a kind of battle, so it’s a perfect track not only for yourself but also for boosting your team’s morale.

Black BettyRam Jam

Ram Jam – Black Betty (Official Video)

Ian Kinsler’s walk-up song in MLB.

Originally recorded in 1939 by folk singer Lead Belly.

This version became the only hit by Ram Jam, a short-lived New York band.

It’s a cover characterized by a powerful beat and an aggressive tempo.

Chaos B.C.Sepultura

Chaos B.C.

Don Frye, a mixed martial artist who was hugely popular in Japan for his gutsy, manly fighting style.

One look at his trademark mustache and most people will recognize him, right? His entrance theme was Sepultura’s “Chaos B.

C.” It’s a track by the South American heavyweight metal band Sepultura and can be categorized as groove metal.

Compared to typical metal, it’s crafted with a very distinctive melody, so rock fans should definitely give it a listen!

Come Sail AwayStyx

Styx – Come Sail Away

The entrance song for Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox in MLB.

It was written by Dennis DeYoung, the keyboard player of Styx.

The song is about setting off on a journey into the unknown and chasing dreams.

It was used in the 1999 TV series Freaks and Geeks.

Don’t Let Me Down ft. DayaThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (Official Video) ft. Daya

This is the song “Don’t Let Me Down,” a collaboration between the hugely popular EDM duo The Chainsmokers and the rising young singer Daya.

Daya’s sultry vocals perfectly suit the song’s slightly ethnic, mysterious vibe.

Especially in the latter half, when the track surges, her powerful, liberated singing is truly uplifting.

The Wild BoysDuran Duran

Duran Duran – The Wild Boys (Official Music Video)

In March 2019, the popular Croatian fighter Mirko “Cro Cop,” sadly, retired from active competition.

For K-1 and PRIDE fans, he’s an indispensable figure.

Given his background as a police officer and member of a special forces unit, and a fighting style that earned him the nickname “The Terminator,” you might assume his entrance theme would be something heavy and ultra-cool.

But in fact, it was “The Wild Boys,” a classic by Duran Duran—a leading group of the 1980s New Romantic boom and hugely popular in Japan for their good looks.

With quintessentially New Wave synth tones, a funky bass line, and a chorus melody that’s truly wild, it’s an outstanding track.

If you’re a combat sports fan who knows the song but isn’t familiar with the band, you might be surprised!