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12 Fight Songs from the 80s Besides “Eye Of The Tiger”

8 min readSep 17, 2026

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When the hands of fate turn into fists that beat you down, don’t despair. The 80s were filled with vibrant tunes that will pick you up, dust you off, and help you rise to the challenge.

I call them fight songs.

If we had a competition of 80s fight songs, Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger,” popularized by Rocky III (I pity the fool who doesn’t remember that!), would be the undisputed champion. But many other songs from that glorious decade can give you the push you need to keep striving for victory.

Here’s a dozen to get your blood pumping and your soul ready for battle.

1. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister

Is the man keeping you down? Are you sick of playing by rules made by those whose lives are trite and jaded? Are you mad as hell and not going to take it anymore? Well, then, Twisted Sister has a song for…

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Bill Sullivan Jr
Bill Sullivan Jr

Written by Bill Sullivan Jr⁠

Biomedical scientist. Author of “Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are" + science & health news (music & comedy too!)

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