Washington State Department Approves Man-Woman Pro bout

MIXED BOUT – FOUR ROUNDS – SEATTLE WASHINGTON

On September 29, 1999, the Washington State Department gave approval for Margaret McGregor to fight Loi Chow in a professional four-round bout that will take place on October 9, 1999, in Seattle, Washington.

Quoted:  “Washington state Department of Licensing has accepted the match, and boxing promoters and officials are warily anticipating what they believe to be the first professional man-woman bout in the United States.

If all goes as planned, McGregor, who stands 5-foot-5 (165 centimeters) and weighs 130 pounds (58.5 kilograms), will box four rounds Oct. 9 against Loi Chow of Vancouver, British Columbia, who’s 5-2 (157 centimeters) and weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms). Both will be paid $1,500, regardless of the outcome.”

McGregor, is a black belt in Martial Arts, and it was reported that she had a 8-0-1 record as a professional kick boxer.  Chow is a jockey and weightlister, with 0-2 boxing record—has not fought professionally in more than three years.

“I predict this fight will be over within a minute. The first combination I land, the fight will be over,” Chow said.