On
the behalf of Octavius James'
One In A Million, Inc. We
wish you and your family
a Prosperous New Year filled
with Joy and Prosperity.
Thank you for continuing
to be the most important
part of One In A Million
Boxing.
Best
Wishes in 2009!!
Octavius
C. James
&
Team One In A Million Boxing
December
19, (Merrillville, In)- In search of the
perfect Christmas present or stocking stuffer
that packs a real punch? Well Octavius James'
One In A Million, Inc. in association with
Miller Lite has everything you may need
for that special someone, including tickets
for the upcoming and action packed "Slug
Fest 2009". Tickets are on sale now
for the Friday, January 23rd, 2009 special
event which will take place at the Radisson
Hotel @ Star Plaza in Merrillville, In.
Brand new and stylish One In A Million,
Inc. apparel is also available by visiting
www.oneinamillionboxing.com and there is
an exclusive website special offer. (Scroll
to the bottom of this release for the Special
Offer)
Octavius
James' One In A Million, Inc. will also
use this amazing card to give back to
those in need of help. The Gary P.A.L.
will receive a portion of the proceeds
to help them purchase new equipment after
their facilities were destroyed during
the floods that ravaged the region.
"This is an
opportunity not only for our fans to enjoy
a sensational night of boxing at an incredible
venue, but also a chance to help give
back to a Mr. John Taylor and (Gary P.A.L.)
program that has provided so much to the
region over the years," said James
of what is shaping up to be a electric
night.
Jimmy "The
Fighting School Teacher" Holmes (17-1-2,
9 KO's) won't be looking to spread any
Christmas cheer in his Main Event, as
he returns to the ring after months on
the sideline resting his injury that put
him there.
"Merciless"
Mary McGee (15-0, 9 KO's) returns to the
ring in the Co-Main Event following her
successful defense of her NABC Light Weight
World Championship. The Gary native looks
to bring in the New Year with some power
of her own.
Hobart's undefeated
welterweight Ed Ochoa (6-0, 6 KO's) will
also be on the card as he squares off
against an opponent TBA. This explosive
event will also feature light heavyweight
"The Pitbull" Jimmy Perez Jr.
(3-1, 1 KO) of Hammond and powerhouse
welterweight Marcus Thompkins (2-0) of
Michigan City will attempt to stay unbeaten.
Rounding out the
card, very skilled middleweight Josh Crouch
of Schererville (2-0, 2 KO's) and young
Chicago-product Orphius Waite (3-0, 3
KOs) look to continue their young and
impressive careers.
Tickets are on sale
now and can be purchased at $100 for VIP,
$75 VIP ringside, $50 ringside, and $30
general admission. They are available
from any Ticket Master location at (219)
791-1234, (312) 559-1212, (866) 438-7372
or www.TicketMaster.com.
The Radisson Hotel
@ Star Plaza is conveniently located at
I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN.
EXCLUSIVE
SPECIAL OFFER
Buy (2) Shirts and Get
Your Third Shirt 50% OFF
For
More Information Call (866) 438-7372
or
Stop
In At
The One In A Million Boxing Gym
Located at: 8789 Louisiana St., Suite
B, Merrillville, IN 46410
December 10 (Merrillville, In) - "Slug
Fest 2009" will mark the return
of both Jimmy "Fighting School Teacher"
Holmes in the Main Event and "Merciless"
Mary McGee in the Co-Main Event, for the
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 card when Octavius
James/ One In A Million, Inc. in association
with Miller Lite call class back into
session at the Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza
in Merrillville, In.
A Portion of the Proceeds from this special
night will be donated to the Gary Police
Athletic League, whose facilities were
damaged during the floods that devastated
the region, to help purchase them new
boxing equipment. The Gary P.A.L. program
offers youth an opportunity to better
themselves inside and outside of the ring
thanks to John Taylor and all his efforts.
"This is an opportunity not only
for our fans to enjoy a sensational night
of boxing at an incredible venue, but
also a chance to help give back to Coach
Taylor and (Gary P.A.L.) program that
has provided so much to the region over
the years," said One In A Million,
CEO Octavius James, of what is shaping
up to be an electric night.
In the Main Event, middleweight Jimmy
"Fighting School Teacher" Holmes
(17-1-2, 9 Kos) will use the New Year
to get back on track, as the DeMotte,
Ind. resident has been out for months
due to injury.
In the Co-Main Event, lightweight "Merciless"
Mary McGee (15-0, 9 KOs) looks to stay
unblemished, as she makes her much anticipated
return to the ring for the first time
since successfully defending her coveted
NABC Lightweight World Championship at
U.S. Steel Yard back in August.
Also Hobart's undefeated welterweight
Ed Ochoa (6-0, 6 KOs) will also be on
the card as he squares off against an
opponent TBA. This explosive event will
also feature Light Heavyweight "The
Bulldog" Jimmy Perez Jr. (3-1, 1
Kos) of Hammond, IN., while powerhouse
welterweight Marcus Thompkins (2-0) of
Michigan City will attempt to stay unbeaten.
Very skilled middleweight Josh Crouch
of Schererville (2-0) and a young Chicago-product
Orphius Waite (3-0, 3 Kos) look to continue
to their young and impressive careers.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased
at $100 for VIP, $75 VIP ringside, $50
ringside, and $30 general admission. They
are available from any Ticket Master location
at (219) 791-1234, (312) 559-1212, (866)
438-7372 or www.TicketMaster.com.
The Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza is conveniently
located at I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville,
IN.
Stop
In At
The One In A Million Boxing Gym
Located at: 8789 Louisiana St.,
Suite B, Merrillville, IN 46410
ONE
IN A MILLION EXCLUSIVE
SPECIAL OFFER
Buy (2) Shirts
and Get Your Third Shirt 50% OFF
One
In A Million Opens Doors For Police
Athletic League
October
22, 2008 - (Merrillville, IN) The Gary
PAL has offered a refuge for youth of
the City of Gary for nearly thirty years.
Opening its doors daily Coach John Taylor
has created an outreach that has continued
to grasp the interest of the children
in the City.
(Pictured Above
directly after the floods the Gary P.A.L.
Gym was surrounded by a lake of water
much like it's neighbor Indiana University
Northwest.)
Nearly a month has
passed and for many the historical flooding
of September can still be felt. Though
the waters have receded and the streets
have dried some still remain displaced.
The hard rains had affected the whole
region and closed down roads and schools.
Indiana University Northwest Gary Campus
was one of the campuses most greatly affected
by the flooding having numerous campus
structures damaged.
(Coach
John Taylor instructs kids from the Gary
P.A.L. Amateur Program now training at
the One In A Million Gym)
Just the length of a football field north
of the campus sat one of the City of Gary's
strongest youth organizations. In a little
old building The Gary P.A.L. (Police Athletic
League), which has been a safe haven for
the youth of Gary since 1979 sat deep
under water.
Coach John Taylor
who began this program and still runs
it today said this was the worst it had
ever been since they had started. "The
longest we have ever had closed before
was a couple of days, but with this much
damage I am not sure when or if we are
going to be able to reopen. The flooding
ruined everything; the water was above
the ring, which is about 5 feet high."
The Gary P.A.L.
is a simple program, it is a amateur youth
boxing program at no cost to the participants
and one that Coach Taylor has personally
picked up the kids and brought them to
the gym for years. He has continuously
sought to better the youth of the City
and offer them an outlet and mentor them
to succeed not only in the ring, but also
in life.
"Octavius said
bring the kids in immediately after he
heard about the flooding and the damage
to our gym. And we have been here at the
One In A Million Gym ever since."
Taylor said. "This has been a true
blessing because if we hadn't had a place
to train I would have lost all of our
kids. Once they lose interest, they are
gone and back to the streets, fortunately
the kids love it here at One In A Million,
saying how it is the nicest boxing gym
they have ever seen. Also, Octavius has
assured me that he will have a meeting
with Mayor Clay (referring to the Mayor
of Gary) discussing if the City will be
able to assist me & the children in
returning back to our home gym. It makes
me happy to know we can continue such
a rich tradition of keeping the kids off
the streets, and helping create more World
Champions." said Taylor
(Coach
Taylor oversees a youth sparring session)
(Coach Taylor displays proper form
for one of his boxers)
With the damage too extensive to fix and
with the children of the Gary P.A.L. left
homeless One In A Million Boxing CEO Octavius
James welcomed in Coach Taylor and his
kids with open arms immediately after
hearing of the flooding at the Gary P.A.L.
"Being from the City of Gary and
seeing what a significant role John Taylor
has been in helping the youth of the City,
there was no hesitation on our part to
give Coach Taylor and the Gary P.A.L.
amateurs a place to train for as long
as they need. Many amateurs, now fighting
Professionally for One In A Million Boxing
have come from the Gary P.A.L. including
past & present fighters, from Angel
Manfredy, Derrick "Superman"
Findley, NABC Female Lightweight Champion
"Merciless" Mary McGee along
with many others." James said.
Above
Michael Walker (l) connects with a hard
left hook to the head of Antwun Echols.
Walker
Settles The Score @ "Radisson
Rumble"
The
highly anticipated rematch between
Michael “The Midnight
Stalker” Walker (19-1-1,
12 KO’s) and Antwun Echols
(31-9, 27 KO’s) met the
expectations of fans right from
the starting bell. After their
initial meeting in February
of this year as the Main Event
on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights,
which ended in a draw Walker
and Echols had some unfinished
business to resolve. These two
warriors showed this time it
was personal as the heated exchanges
began immediately. Walker initiated
the action and pushed the fight
tempo with his relentless charging
offense and body attack. The
crafty veteran Echols worked
with his stiff jab trying to
keep the come forward Walker
away.
The
more experienced Echols looked to
counterpunch from all angles to help
weather the offensive storm of Walker.
The constant pressure of Walker led
to numerous heavy exchanges throughout
the bout. Both fighters landed crushing
punches that shook there opponent
at times. The constant pressure of
Walker seemed a bit much for Echols
as he began to show fatigue at the
end of each of the latter rounds and
Walker continued to finish strong
until the last bell. Such tremendous
action brought the fans to their feet
as both fighters received a standing
ovation for the performance they had
delivered.
After
eight hard fought rounds of back and
forth action the battle went to the
judge’s scorecards. Even after
the first judge saw the bout 76-76
a draw both fighters stood confidently.
Michael Walker however would be the
victor as the other scores of 78-74
and 77-75 were announced for Walker
who won by majority decision.
Just
prior to the start of the Main
Event One In A Million, Inc.
CEO Octavius James honored members
of the Armed Forces as well
as a member of Team One In A
Million Gabriel Besa (pictured
in center photo on the left
of CEO Octavius James) who
has enlisted into the Navy and
would be shipping out for training
after the fights.
In
the co-main event Middleweight
Derrick “Superman”
Findley (13-2-0, 8 KOs) made
quick work over Elliot Bland
in less than thirty seconds.
Findley overwhelmed Bland with
a non-stop flurry of power punches
until Bland collapsed and do
not get up to make the count.
The time was :28 seconds.
Nash
(l) works the body of
Ochoa during an exchange.
Ochoa
(r) sets up Nash for
a big hook.
Opening
the second half of the evening
fan favorite Welterweight Ed
Ochoa (6-0, 6 KOs) had a very
entertaining match with the
relentless Christian Nash, who
engaged back and forth until
finally being stopped by Ochoa
at 1:38 of the fourth and final
round.
Pictured
above Waite gets caught
with a big left hook.
Waite
connect knocking back
Aguilar.
Middleweight
Orphius Waite (3-0-0, 2 KOs)
showed get resolve as he controlled
the pace with Juan Aguilar
(6-2-0, 3 KOs) who started
the fight with great aggression.
Waite kept his composure under
the pressure and let the hard
pressing Aguilar wear himself
out as Waite would pick and
choose his punches. After
six hard fought rounds the
judges would see the final
scorecards 59-55, and 60-54,
all for Waite.
The
night started with some huge
knockout victories as boxers
Michael Parker of Highland,
IN, Josh Crouch of Schererville,
IN, and Sam Merza of Chicago,
IL all dispatched their opponents
in quick fashion to start
the evening.
Heavyweight
Michael Parker drops
Ronald Garr
Josh
Crouch pursues an overwhelmed
Dan Summers
Heavyweight
Michael Parker (7-0, 6 KOs)
kept his undefeated record intact
with a TKO win over Ronald Garr
of Virginia at 1:32 in the first
round. Middleweight Josh Crouch
(2-0, 2KOs) dispatched Dan Summers
who was making his pro debut
in 45 seconds of the first round.
Sam Merza (15-1, 12 KOs) contained
a wild Michael Rush before stopping
him at 2:11 of the first round.
Langel's Pizza
To Host "Radisson Rumble"
Weigh-Ins Open To The Public:
October
1 (Merrillville, IN) - This Thursday,
Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana fight
fans are invited to Langel's Pizza 2833
Highway Ave., Highland, IN for the official
weigh-ins for Octavius James One In A
Million Inc.'s "Radisson Rumble".
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., fans will have
the opportunity to meet all of the fighters
on the seven-bout card that will be held
the following night, Friday, October 3rd
at the Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza Merrillville,
IN. "This is going to be a fun night."
said Langel Pizza's owner Rodney Langel.
"I am excited to have the Official
Weigh-Ins back at Langel's for this event.
After a great turnout for the Round Card
Girl Contest we held here last week I
know the fans are eager to see the fighters
for the event as well. I invite everyone
to come join us Thursday Night and enjoy
the Weigh-Ins."
In the Main Event
Chicago's Own Michael "Midnight Stalker"
Walker (18-1, 12 KO's) looks to return
to the win column in his rematch from
the Main Event of ESPN 2 facing Antwun
Echols (31-8, 27 KO's).
In the Co-Main Event
Derrick "Superman" Findley (12-2,
7KOs) who is coming off a devastating
second round TKO win over Andrezj Fonfara
on ESPN 2 seeks to continue in his ascension
up the middleweight ladder against an
opponent to be announced.
Plus in a special
attraction Juan "Mexican Connection"
Aguilar (6-1, 3 KOs) takes on Orphius
Waite (2-0, 2 KOs). Waite has started
his career with a bang running through
his first two opponents and will be looking
to do the same against Aguilar. Aguilar
on the other hand has other plans on his
mind, as he will be looking to stop the
undefeated Waite right in his tracks.
Also being featured
are Heavyweight Michael "Quiet Assassin"
Parker (6-0, 5KOs), Welterweight sensation
Ed Ochoa (5-0, 5KOs), and middleweight
Josh Crouch (1-0, 1KO). With a combined
12 knockouts in 13 bouts this trio of
power punchers looks to bring some big
punching excitement to the show.
Rounding out the
card, Chicago's Own Boxing Promoter Middleweight
Sammy Merza (14-1, 11 KO's) returns inside
the ring for his first bout in over three
years.
Official "Radisson Rumble"
Weigh-Ins
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 6PM
Langel's Pizza - 2833 Highway Ave., Highland,
IN - (219) 923-4900
Radisson Hotel @
Star Plaza is conveniently located at
I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN.
Ticket prices are
$100 VIP $75 VIP ringside $50 ringside
$30 general admission.
Tickets for the
"Radisson Rumble" can
be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com
any Ticket Master location or by calling
219-791-1234, 312-559-1212, or 866-438-7372
Rematch
From ESPN 2 Walker-Echols This Friday
Night For "Radisson Rumble":
September 29, 2008
(Merrillville, IN) Entering his final
week of training Michael "The Midnight
Stalker" Walker (18-1, 12 KO's) is
primed and ready to go for this Friday's
"Radisson Rumble". The hard
working Walker is finishing the 8-week
training camp for his October 3rd rematch
against former top world rated contender
Antwun Echols (31-8, 27 KO's).
In February Walker
and Echols met for the first time during
the Main Event of the ESPN 2 Friday Night
Fights. After ten action packed, back
and forth hard fought rounds the judges
saw the fight a draw. Walker on the other
hand thought that though taking the fight
on one days notice he had done enough
to win the fight. In this upcoming October
3rd match up Walker plans to leave no
doubt who should have won the first fight.
"This time
its personal!" Said Walker. "Echols
won't get a chance for the judges to score
this fight. I have trained hard and am
fully focused for Antwun. I have just
finished a great training camp at the
One In A Million Gym in Merrillville and
I am ready to show the fans Michael Walker
is a force to be reckoned with in the
Middleweight division. Friday can't get
here soon enough for me and once we are
in the ring it is going to be a night
where Antwun Echols will never be able
to forget why they call me 'The Midnight
Stalker'."
One In A Million Boxing President/CEO
Octavius James shared in Walker's enthusiasm.
"This is a huge fight for Michael.
He is coming off his first professional
loss after facing #2 World ranked David
Lopez in June on nationally televised
Solo Boxeo. This is the comeback fight
that can solidify Michael's position in
the Middleweight division and show the
boxing world that he is a world-class
contender. Walker and Echols first encounter
was an absolute barnburner there was non-stop
action from the first punch until the
final bell; it was one of the most exciting
match ups I have watched. The fans are
in for an absolute treat come Friday Night.
Michael understands this is a must win
fight for him and I know he is up to the
challenge."
In the Co-Main Event
fast rising middleweight Derrick "Superman"
Findley (12-2, 7 KO's) is coming off two
huge victories as he returns home to fight
for his local fans. Plus in a special
attraction bout Juan "Mexican Connection"
Aguilar (6-1, 3 KO's) takes on Orphuis
Waite (2-0, 2 KO's). Rounding out this
exciting card will be Heavyweight Michael
"Quiet Assassin" Parker (6-0,
5 KO's), Welterweight sensation Ed Ochoa
(5-0, 5 KO's), and the newest member of
Team One In A Million middleweight Josh
Crouch (1-0, 1 KO), and the return of
Chicago's Boxing Promoter Sam Merza (14-1,
11 KO's).
Radisson Hotel @
Star Plaza is conveniently located at
I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN.
Ticket prices are
$100 VIP $75 VIP ringside $50 ringside
$30 general admission.
Tickets for the
"Radisson Rumble" can
be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com
any Ticket Master location or by calling
219-791-1234, 312-559-1212, or 866-438-7372
Winner of
"Radisson Rumble" VIP Tickets
& Miller Lite Round Card Girl Contest
Eugene
Hanas The Lucky Winner of the VIP Ticket
Giveaway.
Eugene and One In A Million, Inc. CEO
Octavius James
The
lucky winner of the two front row VIP
tickets to the "Radisson Rumble"
is Eugene Hanas of Hammond, IN. Eugene
said he is a long time boxing fan and
has attended One In A Million Boxing Events
for sometime. "I am happy to support
a local company from the region that helps
develop and display the talent from the
region," said Hanas. One In A Million
Boxing will have opportunities to win
tickets to every show, so keep sending
in those requests and you may be like
Eugene and be the next lucky winner.
ROUND
CARD GIRL CONTEST A KNOCKOUT!!!
Eugene wasn't the only lucky winner for
the "Radisson Rumble"
but also two lucky ladies had the chance
to win some big cash prizes and have the
opportunity to be the Miller Lite Round
Card Girls on the night of the event.
All
Photos Courtesy of Tom Barnes and Tomba
Images the Official Photographer of One
In A Million, Inc
.
The
Contestants of the Miller Lite Knockout
Round Card Girl Contest.
With an extremely
good turnout of contestants for the first
of many to come Round Card Contest held
at Langel's Pizza in Highland, IN there
was no shortage of beautiful ladies for
the evening. Though the competition was
tough there were only two girls who would
end up being the Miller Lite Knockout
Round Card Girls. Our winner of the $500
1st Place Prize was contestant # 6 Regina
and our 2nd Place winner was contestant
#10 Liza. Both girls will be making their
ring debuts October 3rd at the "Radisson
Rumble".
Pictured left Knockout Round Card
Winner Regina and pictured right runner
up Liza.
Regina
(l) and Liza pose after being voted the
winners.
In the Main Event
Chicago's Own Michael "Midnight Stalker"
Walker (18-1, 12 KO's) looks to return
to the win column in his rematch from
the Main Event of ESPN 2 facing Antwun
Echols (31-8, 27 KO's). The Co-Main Event
features fast rising middleweight Derrick
"Superman" Findley returning
to fight for his hometown fans. Plus in
a special attraction bout Juan "Mexican
Connection" Aguilar (6-1, 3 KO's)
takes on Orphuis Waite (2-0, 2 KO's).
Rounding out this exciting card will be
Heavyweight Michael "Quiet Assassin"
Parker (6-0, 5 KO's), Welterweight sensation
Ed Ochoa (5-0, 5 KO's), and the newest
member of Team One In A Million middleweight
Josh Crouch (1-0, 1 KO), and the return
of Chicago's Boxing Promoter Sam Merza
(14-1, 11 KO's).
Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza is conveniently
located at I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville,
IN.
Ticket prices are
$100 VIP $75 VIP ringside $50 ringside
$30 general admission.
Tickets for the
"Radisson Rumble" can be purchased
online at www.Ticketmaster.com any Ticket
Master location or by calling 219-791-1234,
312-559-1212, or 866-438-7372
For more information
Contact: info@OneInAMillionBoxing.com
# # #
Derrick
Findley poses with One In A Million CEO
Octavius James
Findley
connects with a vicious right hand
to the body of Miguel Hernandez.
Findley
crumbles Andrzej Fonfara with huge
right hand.
"Superman"
Returns October 3rd For "Radisson
Rumble"
Coming
off two tremendous summertime victories
Derrick “Superman” Findley (12-2,
7 KO’s) is well prepared to step in
the ring again as Co-Main Event October
3rd for “Radisson Rumble”
and keep up the momentum he has built this
year. After dominating Miguel “Macho”
Hernandez (20-8, 10 KO’s) a contestant
on ESPN’s “The Contender”
to a unanimous decision and completely annihilating
the highly touted Andrzej Fonfara (10-1,
3 KO’s) by a 2nd round knockout Findley
has catapulted himself into being a threat
in the highly talented middleweight division.
“I
can’t wait to get back in the ring.”
Said an eager Findley. “This sport
is so exciting to me. Getting to step
in the ring is the moment that makes all
the hard work in the gym worthwhile. On
October 3rd it doesn’t matter who
steps in the ring with me. It’s
time to show the fans that I have what
it takes to be a Champion.”
“Derrick is
a unique individual.” Said One In
A Million, Inc. C.E.O. Octavius James.
“He truly is passionate about his
craft and his work ethic shows it. He
is always in the gym preparing him self
to rise to the next level of competition
and it has shown as he has upset some
very notable fighters as of late. “We
are working rigorously on finding an opponent
for the October 3rd “Radisson Rumble”
to better display the improved Derrick
“Superman” Findley to our
fans who are excited to see him return
home to fight.” Said James
In the Main Event
Chicago's Own Michael "Midnight Stalker"
Walker (18-1, 12 KO's) looks to return
to the win column in his rematch from
the Main Event of ESPN 2 facing Antwun
Echols (31-8, 27 KO's). Plus in a special
attraction bout Juan “Mexican Connection”
Aguilar (6-1, 3 KO's) takes on Orphuis
Waite (2-0, 2 KO's). Rounding out this
exciting card will be Heavyweight Michael
“Quiet Assassin” Parker (6-0,
5 KO's), Welterweight sensation Ed Ochoa
(5-0, 5 KO's), and the newest member of
Team One In A Million middleweight Josh
Crouch (1-0, 1 KO), and the return of
Chicago’s Boxing Promoter Sam Merza
(14-1, 11 KO’s).
Radisson Hotel @
Star Plaza is conveniently located at
I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN.
Ticket prices are
$100 VIP $75 VIP ringside $50 ringside
$30 general admission.
Tickets for the
“Radisson Rumble”
can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com
any Ticket Master location or by calling
219-791-1234, 312-559-1212, or 866-438-7372
WHO:
Women
(must be 21) who want to compete for the
title of Knock Out Round Card Girl.
WHAT: Round
Card Girl Contest. The winner will receive
a $500.00 cash prize, gifts and will serve
as the official
"Miller Lite Round Card Girl"
during the main event of the "Radisson
Rumble".
WHEN: Thursday,
September 25th beginning at 10 p.m.
WHERE:
PHONE-
(219) 923-4900
HOW TO ENTER, RULES and PRIZES: ·
Women must arrive before 9 p.m and have
ID proving they are at least 21 years
of age. ·
Women must bring their own bikini and
heels. ·
Girls will be judged on appearance, style
and interview. ·
Every competitor will receive a prize
TBA. ·
The winning girl will receive a cash prize,
gifts, photo sessions and press
opportunities.
WHY: Octavius
James & One In A Million Boxing presents
the "Radisson Rumble"
on Friday, October 3rd at the
Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza in Merrillville,
Indiana. In the Main Event, a rematch
from ESPN 2 Middleweight
Prospect Michael "Midnight Stalker"
Walker (18-1, 12 KOs) faces Antwun Echols
(31-8, 27
KOs). Other featured local favorites include
welterweight Ed Ochoa, Derrick "Superman"
Findley, heavyweight
Mike Parker, Josh Crouch, and a middleweight
showdown between Orphius Waite (2-0, 2
KO's) and Juan "The Mexican Connection"
Aguilar (6-1, 3 KO's). Tickets, priced
at $100, $75, $50 and
$30.
Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza conveniently
located off I-65 and U.S. Hwy 30 Merrillville,
IN
Doors to this event
open at 7 p.m. First bout at 8 p.m.
For more information
about the Knock Out Round Card Girl contest
or about the "Radisson Rumble".
Chicago
Boxing Promoter Added To Fight on “Radisson
Rumble”
September
16, 2008 (Merrillville, IN) - Octavius James/One
In A Million, Inc. announced today a special
addition to the already talent filled October
3rd “Radisson Rumble” fight
card at Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza. Local
Chicago boxing promoter and fan favorite
Sam Merza (14-1, 11 KO’s) will look
to make his triumphant return inside the
ropes for the first time in three years.
Fighter
turned Boxing Promoter Sam Merza has experienced
both sides of what the boxing world has
to offer. He has experienced all the highs
and lows of being both inside and outside
the ropes during his career. Merza a highly
regarded Chicago Middleweight was known
for his entertaining power punching style.
He had such a fan following that the undefeated
Merza decided to not only fight, but also
try his luck promoting boxing events.
After a successful
run at promotions the draw of being in
the ring had continued to burn and after
three years Merza again made a pivotal
decision, stepping away from being a promoter
and returning to what drew him to the
sport, fighting itself. When thinking
about how he would return to the ring
and not wanting to make the same mistake
of fighting and promoting Merza said there
was only one choice for him for a promoter.
“Octavius James and One In A Million,
Inc. is one of the best promoters out
there, he is dedicated to helping develop
young fighters and he is the one who can
help take you to that next level as a
fighter,” said Merza. On his feelings
on returning to the ring on the October
3rd “Radisson Rumble”, “I
can’t wait to put the gloves back
on, I appreciate the opportunity to return
to the ring and promise to put on a great
show for the fans, a big thanks to Octavius
for helping me to start fighting again.”
“When
Sam Colona who trains Merza and also serves
as the cutman for Michael Walker had asked
me about Sammy (Merza) fighting and returning
to the ring on the October 3rd “Radisson
Rumble” I was glad to be able to
help out.” said Octavius James President
& CEO of One In A Million Inc. “Merza
has the ring appeal and puts on an exciting
fight and I am pleased to reintroduce
him to the ring and have our local fans
see more talent from this region. I look
forward to seeing everyone out on October
3rd. That is going to be one exciting
night of boxing for the fans.” James
said.
In the Main Event
Chicago's Own Michael "Midnight Stalker"
Walker (18-1, 12 KO's) looks to return
to the win column in his rematch from
the Main Event of ESPN 2 facing Antwun
Echols (31-8, 27 KO's). In the Co-Main
Event Derrick "Superman" Findley
returns home to continue his rise in the
middleweight division. Plus
in a special attraction bout Juan “Mexican
Connection” Aguilar (6-1, 3 KO's)
takes on Orphuis Waite (2-0, 2 KO's).
Rounding out this exciting card will be
Heavyweight Michael “Quiet Assassin”
Parker (6-0, 5 KO's), Welterweight sensation
Ed Ochoa (5-0, 5 KO's), and middleweight
Josh Crouch (1-0, 1 KO).
Radisson Hotel
@ Star Plaza is conveniently located at
I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN.
Ticket prices
are $100 VIP $75 VIP ringside $50 ringside
$30 general admission.
Tickets for
the “Radisson Rumble” can
be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com
any Ticket Master location or
by calling 312-559-1212, 219-791-1234
or 866-438-7372
Walker
Set For The Rematch On "Radisson
Rumble" From ESPN 2:
September
3, 2008 (Merrillville, In)- On Friday
October 3rd, Michael “Midnight
Stalker” Walker (18-1, 12KOs)
returns to action at the Radisson
Hotel at Star Plaza as he battles
Antwun Echols (31-8, 27KOs) in a
rematch from their epic main event
on ESPN 2’s Friday Night Fights
in February. Their first meeting
resulted in a draw and Walker has
every intention of erasing that
blemish off his record. Since their
first encounter, Michael Walker
suffered a hard fought unanimous
decision loss at the hands of David
Lopez on Solo Boxeo. The Chicago
native is excited about fighting
once again in front of the loyal
