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
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.
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.
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 (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
One In A Million Boxing fans who
have supported him for years.
“This
is the biggest fight of Michael’s
career. There’s no denying
the magnitude of the rematch against
Antwun Echols. He knows he has to
come back and put on a dazzling
performance in order to remain a
top middleweight contender. Despite
taking the fight on only a couple
weeks notice, Michael put forth
a tremendous effort against David
Lopez who is an extremely talented
fighter. Walker has been entrenched
in one of the most intense training
camps he has ever been a part of.
I have no doubt that on October
3rd at the Radisson Hotel at Star
Plaza the world will see the best
Michael Walker ever. I also have
no doubt we will see the best Antwun
Echols ever. Together, both Walker
and Echols are sure to produce a
middleweight war. “Said One
In A Million Inc. CEO Octavius James”.
Last
August, Michael Walker picked up
one of the biggest wins of his career
when he defeated Dante Craig on
the undercard of the Diaz/Morales
PPV card. The Chicago native thrilled
the nearly 10,000 hometown fans
at the Allstate Arena as he knocked
out the former Olympian in round
2. He is no stranger to a fight
of huge implications.
Michael
Walker having met Antwun Echols
once before knows he must bring
his best on October 3rd in their
rematch. The Chicago native is preparing
for more of the back and forth action
he encountered in their first meeting.
Walker is working with an array
of sparring partners that are pushing
him to the limit, so he can be at
his absolute best come October 3rd.
The “Midnight Stalker”
knows a win over Echols can propel
him to mega fights with some of
the top contenders in the middleweight
division. Michael Walker senses
the time is now for him to make
a big splash in the middleweight
division. One thing is for certain
the fans in attendance are going
to see one tremendous fight between
two world-class middleweights.
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
Tickets
On Sale Now For "Radisson Rumble"
Rematch From ESPN 2:
August
25, 2008 (Merrillville, In) On Friday
October 3rd, Octavius James/One
In A Million Inc, presents the “Radisson
Rumble” an evening of exciting
professional boxing from the Radisson
Hotel @ Star Plaza in Merrillville,
IN. One In A Million is coming off
a highly successful show at the
USS Steelyard in Gary, IN where
thousands gathered to celebrate
the five-year anniversary of a tremendous
boxing promotion. Tickets are now
sale for the “Radisson Rumble”
which is sure to provide the fireworks
boxing fans have been accustomed
to from One In A Million Inc.
“The
Steelyard Brawl was truly a historic
event for One In A Million Boxing.
It touched me at how many people
came out to show their support and
appreciation for our five year anniversary
show”. Said One In A Million
CEO Octavius James. “The fans
reaction gives me the energy to
work even harder to continue to
produce outstanding shows. I assure
the “Radisson Rumble”
is going to be a tremendous show
with outstanding fights. There is
something special about the Radisson.
On October 3rd, we are going to
be putting on a special main event
with Michael Walker vs. Antwaun
Echols. This fight is a rematch
as both men fought to a draw in
February on ESPN 2 “Friday
Night Fights”. The first fight
was a barn burner and the second
one is sure to provide more fireworks.”
James Said.
As
mentioned in the Main Event, Once
beaten Middleweight prospect Michael
“Midnight Stalker” Walker
(18-1, 12KOs) will look to get back
on the winning track after suffering
a hard fought unanimous decision
loss to David Lopez in June on Solo
Boxeo. In February, Walker and Antwaun
Echols (31-8, 3KOs) fought to a
draw before a worldwide television
audience watching on ESPN 2. The
Chicago native is erasing that draw
from his record and showing the
world he is still a force to be
reckoned with in the middleweight
division. Walker has shown signs
of brilliance having defeated former
Olympic gold medallist Dante Craig
last August on the Morales –Diaz
pay- per- view card.
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. “Superman”
possesses dangerous knockout power
in both hands along with a physique,
which is second to none. Findley
is primed and ready for all contenders.
Plus
in a special attraction Juan “Mexican
Connection” Aguilar 6-1 takes
on Orphuis Waite (2-0, 2KOs). 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
White in his tracks.
Rounding
out this exciting card will be Heavyweight
Michael “Quiet Assassin”
Parker (6-0, 5KOs), Welterweight
sensation Ed Ochoa (5-0, 5KOs),
and middleweight Josh Crouch (1-0,
1KO). Parker is coming off a stirring
knockout win against Eric Crittendon
and is focused on moving right past
the competition in his quest towards
becoming a heavyweight contender.
Ochoa is looking to find out who
will be the next name to add to
his knockout list. Crouch who is
the newest addition to the One In
A Million Inc. stable is ready to
exhibit his talent against whoever
is put in front of him.
Radisson
Hotel @ Star Plaza is conveniently
located at I-65 & US 30.
Ticket
prices are $100 VIP $75 VIP ringside
$50 ringside $30 general admission.
Tickets
for the “Radisson Rumble”
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The fans
enjoying the beautiful night at
the US Steel Yard.
Former Heavyweight
Champion Ernie Terrell in attendance
at the "Steel Yard Brawl"
The "Steel
Yard Brawl" Round Card Girls
take a break to pose for the camera.
Josh Crouch
(r) making his Pro Debut verse Alonso
Perdomo (l).
Marcus Thompkins
lands a big right hand to the jaw
of Derrick Hill.
Michael
Parker pummels Eric Crittendon with
an overhand right.
Jermaine White (r) connects with
a right hook to the head of Reggie
Nash.
Reggie Nash counters back with
a right hand of his own.
White (l) sends Nash to the ropes
with a blistering combo.
White stands over Nash after dropping
him with a hook to the body.
In the Main Event for the evening
NABC World Champion "Merciless"
Mary McGee (l) sets up an attack
against the game Tana Gallegos.
Gallegos (r) looks to gain the
advantage during an exchange with
McGee.
McGee overpowers Gallegos attack
with a solid combination.
McGee sends Gallegos to the canvas.
McGee Retains her NABC World
Title with her exciting knockout
victory over Tana Gallegos.
A fireworks show was presented
to conclude the night's festivities.
"Steel
Yard Brawl" Hits A Home Run:
Octavius
James One In A Million Boxing’s
fifth anniversary show entitled the “Steelyard
Brawl” provided a great deal
of excitement to a highly energetic crowd
at the USS Steelyard on Saturday night.
It was the first time boxing had been
held at a baseball stadium in nearly forty
years in the Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana
area. From the moment the opening bell
rang, fans were mesmerized by the intense
action displayed inside the ring. The
“Steelyard Brawl”
provided many jaw dropping knockouts and
compelling match ups, which thrilled the
fans in attendance.
The night
began with the introduction of former
heavyweight champion and Boxing Hall Of
Famer Ernie Terrell who fought at the
last boxing event held at a ballpark in
Chicago. The former world champion claimed
it brought back memories of that historic
card held at Comiskey Park as he waved
hello to the fans at the USS Steelyard.
A 5 minute video presentation Ernie Terell
that took a look back at some of the highlights
during the past five years for One In
A Million Boxing. It was a way of looking
back and reliving some of the great memories
in One In A Million Boxing history.
The focus
quickly turned to the future of One In
A Million Boxing as OIAM welterweight
Marcus Thompkins 2-0 who showed terrific
boxing ability fought to a no contest
with Derrick Hill due to an unintentional
clash of heads in the third round.
Middleweight
Josh Crouch 1-0 (1KO) who is the newest
member to the One In A Million stable
kicked off his professional career in
style as he knocked out Alfonso Perdomo
with just one second left in round 4.
Middleweight
prospect Henry Coyle 8-1 (8KOs) displayed
terrific punching power, as he knocked
out Allen Moore midway through the first
round with a crushing right hand.
Featherweight
sensation Evette Collazo 4-0 (2KOs) won
a hard fought unanimous decision over
Kerri Hill. Both engaged in vicious exchanges
that had the crowd at the USS Steelyard
on their feet.
Welterweight
Ed Ochoa 5-0 (5KOs) left the “Steelyard
Brawl” with his undefeated
record intact as he knocked out Ralf Franklin
just 11 seconds into the first round.
Ochoa added yet another name to his knockout
list.
Heavyweight
Michael Parker 6-0 (5KOs) who hadn’t
been in action for 18 months showed no
signs of ring rust as he defeated Eric
Crittendon by technical knockout in round
one. Parker is looking forward to continuing
in his quest towards heavyweight superstardom.
In the Co-Main
Event, Jermaine “Too Sweet”
White 17-3 (9KOs) put on a dazzling performance
as he vanquished veteran Reggie Nash by
technical knockout in round 2. White displayed
an array of skills, which he been refining
sparring with Zab Judah the former welterweight
champion of the world.
In the Main
Event which featured
“Merciless” Mary McGee 15-0
(9 KOs) disposed of Tonya Gallegos by
technical knockout in round 2 retaining
her NABC Light Welterweight World Championship.
McGee exhibited immense power knocking
Gallegos down several times during the
fight.
Said One
In A Million Boxing CEO Octavius James,
“What an amazing night of boxing
we had. This was a terrific fifth anniversary
show and we were happy to share it with
all the fans. Being a native of Gary myself,
and growing up playing little league baseball
around the sandlots in the city, it meant
so much to me to bring an event like this
to the USS Steelyard, which is an amazing
ballpark. Railcats Vice President Bill
Terlecky was extremely instrumental in
making sure the “Steelyard Brawl”
was a success. We are looking forward
to making boxing at the USS Steelyard
an annual event.”
GARY, IN (August 1, 2008) On Saturday
August 2nd, Octavius James’ One
In A Million Boxing present “Steel
Yard Brawl” an evening of world
class boxing at the USS Steelyard, One
Stadium Plaza in Gary, Indiana home of
the Gary Southshore Railcats baseball
team. For the first time in its seven
year history, the USS Steelyard will play
host to professional boxing.
The "Steelyard Brawl"
is quite significant as it marks the fifth
year OIAM has been putting on great boxing
events in Northwest Indiana. Five years
ago, Octavius James had a vision to bring
some of the quality boxing to the Northwest
Indiana/Chicagoland area. Five years later
his dream has become a reality. In addition
to creating several stars from the OIAM
stable, outstanding fighters such as the
current WBC Lightweight Champion David
Diaz and Marty Jakubowski former world
title contender have at one time stepped
into a OIAM ring. The “Steel Yard
Brawl” on August 2nd features some
of the brightest and fastest rising stars
in boxing today.
The Main Event features Gary’s
very own and the current NABC World Champion
Mary McGee 14-0 (8KOs) as she battles
veteran Tonya Gallegos 4-8 (2KOs) in a
light welterweight showdown. McGee is
looking to continue in her dominance in
the light welterweight division. At only
21 years of age, McGee realizes that she
must bring her best on August 2nd. Gallegos
out of Denver Colorado is looking for
the biggest win of her career and knows
a win over McGee will catapult her to
bigger and better things.
Also, heavyweight prospect Michael “Quiet
Assassin” Parker 5-0 (4KOs) faces
his toughest challenge to date as he takes
on “Irishman” Scott Conner
11-4 (3KOs) in a heavyweight special attraction.
Parker will have to overcome a significant
height disparity of 5 inches as Conner
stands in at 6ft5. Despite the height
difference, Parker is primed and ready
to show Conner why he is nicknamed the
Quiet Assassin.
In addition, Gary native Jermaine “Too
Sweet” White 16-3 (8KOs) goes one
on one with Reggie Nash 9-19 (2KOs) in
a welterweight contest. White has been
in the OIAM since 2004 and has had some
of the most captivating moments in the
company’s history. Always a fan
favorite, White is determined to showcase
his skills on August 2nd in front of the
fans who have adored him for years.
Plus, the new crop of OIAM stars such
as featherweight sensation Evette Collazo
3-0 (2KOs) and welterweight Ed Ochoa 4-0
(4KOs) will be striving to display their
talents before a great crowd at the USS
Steelyard. Michigan City native Marcus
Thompkins 2-0 looks to continue moving
up the welterweight ranks as he battles
Derrick Hill. To begin the evening, the
newest middleweight in the OIAM stable
Josh Crouch will be making his professional
debut against Jarred Lockett.
Be sure not to miss OIAM’s Steel
Yard Brawl on August 2nd beginning at
8PM at the USS Steelyard in Gary, Indiana.
Gates open at 7PM. Tickets start for as
low as $15. With this being the 5th Anniversary
of OIAM CEO Octavius James has cut the
price of general admission tickets in
half to $15. It’s going to be a
historic night of boxing at the USS Steelyard.
Fireworks will follow the fights. For
ticket information visit oneinamillionboxing.com
or call 219-882-2255 or 866-438-7372.
