When I got told today about chicken boxing, I immediately accused the person who told me about it of making the whole thing up. But no. Louisiana legislators on the state Senate Judiciary committee were discussing how to tighten up the state’s law against cockfighting, when state Senator Elbert Guillory pointed out the potential for overreach…
Guillory said he was especially concerned about the part of the law that deals with paraphernalia.
“Leather spur covers and plastic spur covers, um, that are used in the legitimate sport of chicken boxing might be considered paraphernalia,” Guillory said.
“Wait, wait, wait … chicken boxing?” [state Senator J.P. ] Morrell said.
“Yes, chicken boxing,” Guillory replied.
At that point, it took Morrell a few stops and starts before he could articulate his point.