Wednesday, October 06, 2004

Center Ring: Michelle v. Jenna

According to the Illinois Department of Professional Regualtion:

(225 ILCS 105/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 5006)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2012)

Sec. 6. Prohibitions. All boxing matches, contests, or exhibits in which physical contact is made including, but not limited to, "ultimate fighting exhibitions", are prohibited in Illinois unless authorized by the Department.

and

(225 ILCS 105/7) (from Ch. 111, par. 5007)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2012)

Sec. 7. In order to conduct a boxing contest in this State, a promoter shall obtain a permit issued by the Department in accordance with this Act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. This permit shall authorize one or more contests or exhibitions. A permit issued under this Act is not transferable. (Source: P.A. 92‑499, eff. 1‑1‑02.)

Since not all requirements have been met according to the State of Illinois, this fight has been called off. Apologies are to be issued over tea this evening. Apologies are also to be issued to all disappointed boys who thought that there would be a real throw down in between us....