Why Not Have Boxing's Next Big Fight Here In Connecticut?

If you follow sporting news, you've probably heard that Floyd “Money” Mayweather dominated last weekend's megafight in Las Vegas against a heavily outclassed Saul Alvarez. You've probably also heard that one of the judges – one CJ Ross – scored the fight a draw against all apparent rhyme or reason. The other judges had Mayweather winning, but they had it a lot closer than trusted ringside observers.

In short, something suspicious occurred last weekend in Vegas (yet again). The only reason Mayweather seems to have “gotten away” with a victory he clearly deserved is because the fight was so lopsided. Even if corruption had nothing to do with the scoring, the final tally exposed some serious cluelessness in “sin city.”

Of course all of this leads me to a fairly logical question: why not have Mayweather's next big fight occur here in Connecticut?

For starters, Connecitcut has ample facilities for a Mayweather-size bout. It also has a rich (and ongoing) boxing history. Most importantly, you don't read about many bad decisions after fights which occur here in the state. Simply put, Connecticut - which hosts many boxing matches a year - has a solid rep.

Think about it. When you consider the media, the celebrity presence, the advertising dollars and the influx of fans, a Mayweather fight would bring untold millions into the state's coffers. That's money Connecticut could badly use. What's more, if all goes smoothly, more mega bouts might occur in the Nutmeg State down the road.

There's already talk of having Mayweather's next bout take place in London, so the time to act is now. Vegas' loss may well end up being someone else's gain.

And there's no reason why it can't be Connecticut's.