By BARRY HORN / The Dallas Morning News
bhorn@dallasnews.com
Denied a boxing license Wednesday in California , Antonio Margarito has wasted little time applying for a license in Texas so he can fight in a planned Nov. 13 bout against Manny Pacquiao at Cowboys Stadium.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has received a faxed application from Margarito, department spokeswoman Susan Stanford said Thursday.
Once the application fee is processed, it could take several days to decide if a license will be granted, she said.
The national Association of Boxing Commissions issued a statement Thursday supporting Margarito's attempt to secure a license in Texas.
"He is now free to pursue licensure with any ABC member commission. There is nothing under the federal law that would prohibit consideration for licensure," the ABC said.
Margarito's license was suspended for at least one year by the California State Athletic Commission following a January 2009 bout against Shane Mosley. A pre-fight inspection of Margarito's gloves revealed each of his hands had been illegally wrapped.
Source: dallasnews.com
