Anthony Pettis, commonly known as “Showtime”, is an accomplished American professional boxer and mixed martial artist.
He has competed in the Welterweight, Lightweight and Featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Pettis is famous for his dynamic fighting style, characterized by the use of flashy and unorthodox techniques, such as the “Showtime Kick” and other acrobatic moves.
He is a former UFC lightweight champion, having won the title in 2013 by defeating Benson Henderson.
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- Full name: Anthony Paul Pettis
- Stage name: Showtime
- Date of birth: January 27, 1987
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American mixed martial artist and professional boxer
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Eugene Pettis Jr, Annette Garcia
- Siblings: Reynaldo Pettis and Sergio Pettis
- Partner: Lisette Gadzuric
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Not married
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early life and education
Anthony Paul Pettis was born on January 27, 1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. He was born to his parents, Annette Garcia and Eugene Pettis Jr.
Pettis grew up on Milwaukee’s south side, alongside older brother Reynaldo Pettis and younger brother Sergio Pettis, who fights in the flyweight division.
Pettis attended Dominican High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although he did not pursue a traditional college education, he focused on martial arts training, earning a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. Pettis is of Mexican ancestry and follows Christianity as his religion.
Career
Anthony Pettis began his professional MMA career in 2007 and quickly rose through the regional ranks. In 2010, Pettis won the WEC lightweight championship, defeating Benson Henderson in a memorable event that featured a “Showtime Kick” performance.
With the merger of the WEC and UFC, Pettis moved to the UFC and continued to be successful. In 2013, he defeated Benson Henderson again to become the UFC Lightweight Champion.
Pettis faced challenges during his UFC tenure, losing titles and experiencing mixed results. However, he remains a fan favorite and continues to showcase his exciting fighting style. Pettis explores the featherweight division, looking for new challenges.
In recent years, Pettis has competed in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), showcasing his skills in a different format. Throughout his career, Pettis has established himself as one of the most dynamic and exciting lightweight fighters in MMA.
Pettis made his professional boxing debut on April 1, 2023, defeating former four-division boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. by majority decision at Gamebred Boxing 4. However, he later lost to Chris Avila in a six-round light heavyweight bout. on July 6, 2024.
In addition to his fighting career, Pettis also co-owns Roufusport MMA Academy and Showtime Sports Bar in Milwaukee with business partners Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe.
He has also appeared in a commercial for sportswear brand Form Athletics alongside famous MMA fighters such as Jon Jones, Urijah Faber and Joseph Benavidez.
In 2014, Pettis signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok, further cementing his status as one of the sport’s biggest stars. He was also featured on the reality show “World of Jenks,” which gave insight into his fight preparations and personal life.
Throughout his career, Pettis has left a lasting impact on the sport of MMA with his exceptional skills, signature moves, and exciting fighting style. He remains a fan favorite and a prominent figure in the sport.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @showtimepettis
- Facebook manager: Anthony “Showtime” Pettis
- Twitter name: @Showtimepettis
Personal life
Anthony Pettis is currently unmarried but is in a relationship with Lisette Gadzuric. Gadzuric has a significant following on social media, especially on Instagram.
Pettis has two daughters, one from a previous relationship and one with his current partner, Lisette Gadzuric. However, the names of his daughters are not made public.
Net worth
Anthony Pettis is a famous mixed martial artist who has a net worth of around $3 million as of 2023. His wealth mainly comes from his successful career in UFC and other combat sports organizations .
