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11/13/2006 Archived Entry: "Rivalries Take Center Stage at Official 'Champions' Weigh-Ins"
Rivalries Take Center Stage at Official 'Champions' Weigh-Ins
Rita Figueroa works the pads with Jimmy Sandoval in preparation for her main event showdown with Mary McGee this Friday
MERRILLVILLE, IN. - The long hours of running, sparring and training will take the spotlight when the combatants of Octavius James/ One In A Million Inc. in association with 8 Count Productions "Night Of Champions" climb on the scales for the official weigh-ins Thursday, November. 16th 2006.
Langel's Pizzeria, 2833 Highway Ave., Highland, will host the popular event just 24 hours before championships and careers will be decided on the card, to be held Nov. 17th at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN.
The Main Event will feature "Merciless" Mary McGee (7-0, 4 KO's) Of Gary, IN battling Rita "La Guera" Figueroa (9-0, 3 KO's) Of Chicago, IL for the IN.B.A. Super Lightweight Championship, and Indiana State Middleweight Champion Jimmy "The Fighting Schoolteacher" Holmes (14-0-1, 7 KO's) faces the far more experienced Canadian Brooke Wellby (33-16-3, 11 KO's) in the Co-Main event.
Heavyweight Michael "Quiet Assassin" Parker (4-0, 4 KO's) looks to add his fifth win by knockout. Light Welterweight Ruben "Modern Day Warrior" Galvan (26-10, 9 KO's) will also appear.
In a four round attraction, Mike Maley Of Whiting, IN (1-3, 1 KO) vs. Jose Guzman (1-0) Of Mexico are promising Super Flyweight action, while Mexico City Lightweight Pedro Flores (1-0) marks his debut performance in Northwest Indiana.
Rita Figueroa working with trainer Sam Colonna
"This is yet another one of those nights when we have something for everyone, including making history with the McGee-Figueroa fight," said Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc.
Tickets for "Night of Champions" are on sale now, starting at $25. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the first bout will be at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Star Plaza Box Office (219-769-6600) or through any Ticket Master outlet (312-559-1212) or www.TicketMaster.com
The Langel's Pizzeria connection has become an important part of One In A Million fight nights. A popular eatery and nightspot fight fans and regular customers look forward to meeting the fighters face-to-face, and they regularly pack the restaurant, said owner Rodney Langel.
"We have a great sports theme every night, but the weigh-ins are so special for us and our customers," Langel said. "Our customers get to meet the fighters, and that's great for building business." Along with the official fight business, fans that visit the weigh-ins have opportunities to win fight tickets and other prizes.
For more information on "Night Of Champions" or any of the One In A Million Inc. pre-fight activities, call 866-438-7372.
Visit us at: www.oneinamillionboxing.com
