Is Texas the new Mecca of boxing?

It's a shame drug testing is done so poorly in Texas.

San Diego, Texas

Laurance Cole is the son of State Athletic Commissioner Dick(head) Cole. Fights are staged there for 2 reason; big mexican presence and they can easily be bought off to rob a fighter/gift decision to whoever pays good enough Erik Raskin wrote a story on the Cole monopoly on boxing in Texas. Apparently referee L Cole is also the only entity that promotors can buy insurance from for their events. Mecca my a55.

It was a good thing Karass stopped him because it was headed for another 1 point split decision wins for Berto and people would actually defend that even tho Soto kicked him ass and way out landed him all night long. I cant even remember a big fight card in Texas without controversy Him getting stopped saved another *****stain of boxing judging

I wouldn't fight in Texas if I was the B-Side of the fight; no way in hell was the Berto fight a draw or him winning; and Canelo didn't blow out Trout It was a good thing Karass stopped him because it was headed for another 1 point split decision wins for Berto and people would actually defend that even tho Soto kicked him ass and way out landed him all night long. I cant even remember a big fight card in Texas without controversy

I wouldn't fight in Texas if I was the B-Side of the fight; no way in hell was the Berto fight a draw or him winning; and Canelo didn't blow out Trout

I hope NYC can become the Mecca again :D

Texas is on the come up but Vegas will always be the boxing mecca in the United States. World Wide however, Macau will be the next Mecca within 10 years. In terms of revenue this year alone it will probably bring in more money than Vegas.

I think so. I know there is always controversy in Texas but I think the best boxing fans in reside in Texas and I think there will continue to be fights here. In the last year Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have all had big fights. Where else could Berto from Florida and Karass from Cally draw 9 thousand fans. Mikey Garcia and JuanMa fought in front of about 6k in Dallas and that was with one fighter from Dallas in a 4 round undercard. Houston drew a nice crowd for Donairre and let's not forget Canelo fought in front of 40,000 and Pacquiao in front of over 50,000 in Texas! Texas. :lol1: :lol1:

Laurance Cole is the son of State Athletic Commissioner Dick(head) Cole. Fights are staged there for 2 reason; big mexican presence and they can easily be bought off to rob a fighter/gift decision to whoever pays good enough god i hope not judging there is always bad yup i cant stand him he sucks as well as the thing about his dad:sad:

They seem to love boxing there and draw big crowds but the refs/judges are always shady down there, that ref laurence cole I think his name is? Cant stand that ref. I think the barclays is the new mecca of boxing. Laurance Cole is the son of State Athletic Commissioner Dick(head) Cole. Fights are staged there for 2 reason; big mexican presence and they can easily be bought off to rob a fighter/gift decision to whoever pays good enough

as long as figueroa doesn't fight anywhere else, yes.

Houston is a great fight town as well. Personally I think it's Houston followed by San Antonio, as far as the best boxing cities in Texas. I agree BK mahhomie. I was up in DC this past weekend, but if I was home, you bet your a$$ I woulda been up in the AT&T with the Mrs. Chief enjoying the fights. We went to the Canelo/Trout, and will be at any other fights that hit the Countdown. The H is the biggest fight town in the Great State fasho, but we on the come up.

Mecca? Child please! Texas has great fight fans but make no mistake promotors go there for 2 reasons. 1. Home cooking. The A-Side fighter will always be protected and/or given tremendous amounts of good fortune to come away victorious. Whether it be "forgetting" to be given pee test, crooked judges, or crooked refs the only way the A Sider loses is almost always by KO. 2. No state income tax. However, Far from a Mecca.

Ive been to 4 fights in Houston n they always have a bunch of fans Diaz vs Marquez was crazy at the Toyota center, also Morales vs Danny I was shocked to see how many fans knew Rigondeaux had when his fight in Houston fell off but he still went to see Arce vs Donaire n evrybody knew him

Macau is the new Mecca of boxing. Not only do the Chinese provide an amazing athlete in the SHHH Man, but cheap labor too!

I think so. I know there is always controversy in Texas but I think the best boxing fans in reside in Texas and I think there will continue to be fights here. In the last year Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have all had big fights. Where else could Berto from Florida and Karass from Cally draw 9 thousand fans. Mikey Garcia and JuanMa fought in front of about 6k in Dallas and that was with one fighter from Dallas in a 4 round undercard. Houston drew a nice crowd for Donairre and let's not forget Canelo fought in front of 40,000 and Pacquiao in front of over 50,000 in Texas! Gbp is doing his part, unfortunately we got the shiatty end of the deal over here in dallas, only one good fight (mickey vs juanma) while san antone got the card of the decade... I shouldn't move from san antone, I knew it was a decision I was gonna regret someday.. lol

Barclays is killing them right now but Texas and Cali got the Mexicans so there's always gonna good crowds and fights there.

Mecca???? More like robbery central

I shudder at the thought.