Retirement
On January 25, 2005, Guy Mezger retired from professional fighting after experiencing stroke-like symptoms prior to his scheduled bout with Tito Ortiz. Mezger trains students in boxing, kickboxing and the Lion's Den Mixed Martial Arts system at his gym; "Guy Mezger's Combat Sports Club" in Dallas, Texas.
Mezger is a part owner in a Movie/TV production company that is making "Reality TV" shows, action and documentary movies.
Mezger has been named the President of Mark Cuban's new HDNet Fights and is responsible for developing new talent and securing promotion partners for HDnet's Friday Night Fights. Mezger also has a consulting company, CS Consulting, that works with both Federal and State law enforcement agencies on re-vamping their defensive tactics training.
Mezger has commentated for Chuck Norris' full contact, team-based martial arts competition the World Combat League and for Japanese MMA organization DREAM.
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