The SL Tribune has been running articles about reforming the boxing commission in Utah to encourage more fights and to foster a greater boxing environment in Utah. Well in the most recent article they highlighted a boxer named "Kid Kayo" Chris Fernandez, who is promoted and fights in Utah. He is trying to work his ways up the ranks and the article points out how the laws aren't very friendly to pro boxing. This is quite a shame because I am one that firmly believes that Utah could be a great place for prize fights. I'm not talking about the huge fights, but the up and comers and with the huge Latino population you have the foundation to build on. I'm continually suprised at the short sight of the Utah goverment when it comes to athletics and sports.
His knuckles bound in yellow tape, his face concealed by a black hoodie, Chris Fernandez bounces around the ring, taking his frustrations out on the shadows.
His training is constant, and his focus is singular - he wants a title fight and to earn enough money boxing to take care of his three boys.
But his pursuit of this dream has dropped him into an ongoing political slugfest on Utah's Capitol Hill.
In one corner is Fernandez's manager, Greg Hughes, a well-positioned Republican lawmaker from Draper who is sponsoring a bill he hopes will lead to more fights and bigger crowds.
In the other corner are members of the state's Pete Suazo Athletic Commission and ultimate fighting enthusiasts, who look at the legislation as a threat and at Hughes as an opportunist with a big conflict of interest.
Despite the venomous political fight, those in both camps agree that Fernandez may be the best fighter Utah has seen in some time.
Read more of the article from the SL Tribune.
Here is a clip of one of Chris's fights off youtube.com. Chris is in the Green.
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