Dan Rafael of espn.com reported that disgraced former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito received a boxing License in Texas and a proposed fight with Manny Pacquiao will now go forward on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX.
“After a thorough review of his application it was determined Mr. Margarito met the requirements of the Texas Combative Sports Act and Rules,” William Kuntz, the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, said in a statement.
“I want to thank the state of Texas for granting me a boxing license which enables me to continue my passion for the sport of boxing in the United States,” Margarito said in a statement. “I have dedicated my life to giving the fans of the sport entertainment and excitement. On Nov. 13, this great opportunity will ultimately be fulfilled when I battle Manny Pacquiao.”
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, on vacation in France, was happy with the news.
“For me, it was like a terrible nightmare, this whole thing, and now the sun is shining,” Arum told ESPN.com. “I really believe that it will be a very competitive fight. One guy is much bigger and stronger [Margarito] and the other guy [Pacquiao] is quicker and hits with both hands. It will be a fascinating fight to watch.”
“I was never a big fan of the ABC, but they were totally honorable and very responsible in this whole situation,” Arum said. “They made us go back to California, which to me didn’t make sense. But we did it because they requested it and then they issued a letter saying any state was free to license him. I really believed that once we followed the ABC road map that we were going to be OK.”
“Based on the review of the above information I have authorized the issuance of a license to Mr. Margarito,” Kuntz said.
“I think the crowd will be much bigger and Jerry [Jones] thinks it will also,” Arum said. “The last fight was not during football season. This one is, and we have all the Dallas Cowboys assets they use during the season to help this time. We have a lot of stuff that we didn’t have for the Clottey fight. With Margarito being Hispanic, and this is North Texas, which has a huge Hispanic population, that will make this even bigger.”
Jones said: “This is a good one because we know Margarito — with our fan base, in our area — if we do the fight, then it’ll be a big draw.”
Entertainment Close-up March 31, 2012 Comcast, a national provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, announced that it held a special reception and ribbon-cutting event on March 23 for the grand opening of its new Xfinity Customer Center in Colorado Springs. here comcast service center
According to a release, the 4,500 square-foot center, the largest Xfinity Customer Center in the nation, is designed entirely around the needs of customers and provides consumers with an opportunity to explore, learn about, and interact directly with the latest Xfinity products and services.
Elected officials and community leaders, including Mayor Steve Bach, Colorado House Majority Leader Amy Stephens, Chief of Economic Vitality and Innovation Steve Cox, and President of Military Affairs for the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Brian Binn, celebrated the opening and toured the new space.
Additionally, Donna Nelson, Economic Vitality Specialist for the Mayor’s office and leader of Spirit of the Springs, attended to accept a $2,500 donation from Comcast. The donation will contribute to the purchase of supplies and further park enhancements during a Spirit of the Springs service day project and Comcast Cares Day next month, when Comcast volunteers will work alongside community volunteers to beautify parks in Colorado Springs.
“We’re pleased Comcast has chosen Colorado Springs for the location of one of its first newly designed customer centers,” said Steve Bach, Mayor of Colorado Springs. “It’s important for Colorado Springs, and Colorado as a whole, to support good employers dedicated to the communities they serve. A vibrant business community is an engine that helps keep our local economy in high gear, so we appreciate Comcast’s local support and the jobs they provide across our region.” The company said the new Xfinity Customer Center in Colorado Springs, located at 5020 North Nevada Avenue, features fully interactive touch screen displays; the environment enables customers to learn about products and indulge in the complete Xfinity Experience. The center also exhibits a 3D viewing experience and comfortable seating areas. in our site comcast service center
Customers, the company continued, can try out Comcast’s Xfinity Home security system, the Xfinity TV app and other apps on an iPad and experience Xfinity TV, test drive Xfinity Internet’s speeds and learn more about Comcast Business Class products and services at Kiosks throughout the center.
In addition, customers will receive personalized service from Sales Consultants and more offerings, including a self-service kiosk for bill pay and a new queuing system that allows customers to explore and be entertained instead of waiting in line for service.
“The new Xfinity Customer Center provides a place where our customers can experience Xfinity products and Services firsthand and check out the latest technology we offer in a comfortable, interactive environment,” said Rich Jennings, Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Mile High Region. “This new model offers a more welcoming design, an improved customer experience, and a new attitude as we apply the same mindset of innovation, speed and value that our customers love about our products.” The Colorado Springs Xfinity Customer Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am – 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm. The center replaces the former Comcast Service Center located at 213 North Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs.
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