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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). "
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). "
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