Gregor Gillespie loves to fight locally. He loves being able to see his family and friends immediately after the conclusion of his bouts, which have all ended with Gillespie’s hand being raised. But the real reason that 11 of his 12 professional fights have taken place on the United States’ east coast is simple: Fishing.
“As you guys know I like fish. I like to get fishing the next day,” Gillespie said. “So if I'm in like Poland or something and I have to fly for two days and then drive at other six hours home from New York, I won't be able to fish for three days.