The Chicago United Center should be looked at a serious alternative for Cotto Marg II

i think id literally cream my pants if they announced it was coming to allstate or the uc. the only high profile fight ive ever seen life was morales vs david diaz. juan maricon was on the undercard as well. we need more big fights here!

Only if you go to my website and buy that clint eastwood movie on VHS too. You got it, John. :fing02:

Prudential Center is Main Event only still isn't it? Maybe Top Rank can work something out with them but they weren't willing to let Hopkins-Dawson happen there and that wasn't spur of the moment. Plus New Jersey would have to let him fight there, which is still the million dollar question where is he allowed to fight no questions asked. GBP refused to either pay a fee or Co-promote with Main Events, that's why it didn't happen there. Forget which one it was and I doubt Top Rank would do either.

Prudential Center is Main Event only still isn't it? Maybe Top Rank can work something out with them but they weren't willing to let Hopkins-Dawson happen there and that wasn't spur of the moment. Plus New Jersey would have to let him fight there, which is still the million dollar question where is he allowed to fight no questions asked.

If the fight does happen in Chitown, steal the remains of Margarito's eye for me, and I'll deposit $500 into your PayPal account. Only if you go to my website and buy that clint eastwood movie on VHS too.

If this was at the UC I would def pick up 4 tickets for me and my friends and watch Cotto get that revenge.

i'd be there, my paypal credit card be damned, i'd be there

The U.C would be perfect! I Would Go!! And yeah it will sellout no doubt about it.

If the fight does happen in Chitown, steal the remains of Margarito's eye for me, and I'll deposit $500 into your PayPal account.

http://******.craveonline.com/blog/170213-margaritos-licensing-for-cotto-bout-in-hands-of-new-york-panel Lem Satterfield: 'New York Daily News reported that the Prudential Center could be an option'. Would be a good place as well.

http://******.craveonline.com/blog/170213-margaritos-licensing-for-cotto-bout-in-hands-of-new-york-panel Lem Satterfield: 'New York Daily News reported that the Prudential Center could be an option'. this makes more sense since newark is about 10/15 miles from new york city

This makes a lot of sense and should be looked at if New York denies Margarito. Here's why: 1. Ringside Physicians in Illinois don't do physicals This sounds crazy, but the ISAC changed its rules recently and its ****. You have to be licensed before the fight happens, but I'm sure Margarito's doctor would say its okay for him to fight and the ISAC would license him rather than the NYASC doing its physical and making sure Margarito could fight. The rule changes that Illinois have made recently are awful, but it could work in this case. 2. Chicago has a large Puerto Rican-Mexican base They could easily fill up the UC. Plus with Wolak fighting on the undercard, Polish people will come out to support their fighter as well. Adamek filled up the United Center and Andrezj Fonfara, a local fighter from around here, draws pretty good attendance as well for fighting bums. There's definitely a market here and it should be considered. 3. The United Center has nothing going on December 3rd There's a Blackhawks game the night before, but thanks to the NBA lockout, the United Center is free that day. I think it's something that should be considered anyway. It probably won't though. (Here are the rule changes that the Illinois State Atheltic Commission made if anyone is interested: There will be absolutely no deductions done for the Boxers/Contestants at any weigh-in and/or event. Ringside physicians will not be doing physicals for any contestants... They must get physicals done by a MD or DO only, prior to the weigh-in. ALL Boxers/Contestants must be licensed prior to the weigh-in. (Boxers) are to pay all fees by check or money order only whenever they submit their application. Any seconds (cornermen) can get licensed no later than the weigh-in (no one will be allowed to license the day of event). " atlantic city boardwalk hall would be a better back up venue IMO but this place looks decent and big enough i reckon it should be taken into account

http://******.craveonline.com/blog/170213-margaritos-licensing-for-cotto-bout-in-hands-of-new-york-panel Lem Satterfield: 'New York Daily News reported that the Prudential Center could be an option'.

About #1, that cannot be right It's true and ****ed up. Here's a press release I got a month ago or so, pretty sure it was posted on here too: The two premier boxing promoters in the Chicagoland area say they are fed up with Illinois commission's recent spate of rules changes that, they say, make it much more difficult to promote an event in the state. Bobby Hitz, Founder of Hitz Boxing and Domenic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, say they will meet together with state representatives this week with a list of grievances about the state's latest round of rule changes. Already having recently increased their basic fees (some as high as 1000% or more), yesterday (November 1) Rafael Caro II, Public Service Administrator for the Illinois State Athletic Commission notified all licensed promoters of the changes, including the following (paraphrased): There will be absolutely no deductions done for the Boxers/Contestants at any weigh-in and/or event. Ringside physicians will not be doing physicals for any contestants... They must get physicals done by a MD or DO only, prior to the weigh-in. ALL Boxers/Contestants must be licensed prior to the weigh-in. (Boxers) are to pay all fees by check or money order only whenever they submit their application. Any seconds (cornermen) can get licensed no later than the weigh-in (no one will be allowed to license the day of event). It is imperative and your sole responsibility to inform all professional boxers/contestants of these new changes. No exceptions will be given.

wouldnt it be better 2 have it in atlantic city or mashantucket (berto/ortiz fight) as both of these places are within 150 miles of new york city which is a couple of hours drive/train ride

About #1, that cannot be right

You're a biased dick, because you live there, and want to see this one yourself. :lol1:

That's honestly a good idea. You think United would be able to fill up quickly in 2 weeks? They'd have to discount the tickets and raped on the gate but still........ It might not be sold out, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was a good chunk sold. Much more than Mississippi or Denver. Also, another thing I forgot about, Mike Lee (Norte Dame kid, from chicago) is fighting on the off TV undercard as well. He brought in a good crowd when he fought here too.

I would def be there if it was at the UC. Chicago checkin in.

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