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05/28/2007 Archived Entry: "White, Holmes Opponents Announced"
White, Holmes Opponents Announced
Press Release
Photo by Juan C. Ayllon
Jimmy Holmes (left) just before knocking out his last opponent
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc., has announced a stacked undercard of local standouts stepping up the competition for the June 8th “Warriors” boxing event from The Hudson-Campbell Sports Center in Gary, IN. Presented by One In A Million Inc. and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated in association with the City of Gary, “Solo Boxeo” will be televised live on Telefutura from 7-9 pm. to more than 42 US markets and 70 foreign countries.
Topping the undercard, Gary native and IN.B.A. State Welterweight Champion Jermaine “Too Sweet” White (15-2, 7 KOs) will face Derrick Campos (11-3, 8 KOs) of Topeka, KS in a 6-round light welterweight bout. Last September, Campos lost a majority decision (38-36 twice and 37-37) to highly touted Jorge Paez Jr., son of the Mexican legend, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Since then, Campos has been on a 5-fight win streak.
Two undefeated middleweights fight for Indiana state bragging rights on the “Warriors” card when DeMotte’s Jimmy “The Fighting School Teacher” Holmes (15-0-2, 8 KOs) faces Travis “The Hitman” Loveless (10-0, 9 KOS) of Frankfort, IN. In addition to his 90% knock out ratio, Loveless brings an extensive amateur record to the ring.
Another Gary native, “Dangerous” Don Moore (11-0-1, 9 KOs) looks to impress his hometown fans against an opponent to be named next week. Moore, a super featherweight, returns to the ring after scoring a dramatic first round knock out over Pedro Flores on April 20th in Merrillville, IN.
In addition, Jose Guzman (3-0, 2 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico faces Leroy Newton (5-9, 4 KOs) of Michigan City, IN and Jimmy Campbell (9-0, 6 KOs) of Indianapolis faces Gene Newton (4-1, 1 KO) of Loganville, WI.
In the evening’s main event, NABF Champion Giovanni Segura (17-0-1, 13 KOs) faces former IBF minimum weight world champion Daniel Reyes (38-4-1, 30 KOs) of Cartagena, Colombia in a 12-round WBA light flyweight world championship eliminator. Top welterweight prospect, Mike Alvarado (16-0, 10 KOs) faces veteran Francisco Campos (20-9-1, 11 KOs) in the co-main event, and, making her television debut, Gary’s “Merciless” Mary McGee (9-0, 5 KOs) faces Eva Lidia Silva (4-7) of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico in a 6 round lightweight bout.
Conveniently located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, the Hudson-Campbell Sports Center, 455 Massachusetts Street, is just one block from Gary Railcats Steelyard Baseball Stadium. Tickets, priced at $100 VIP, $75 VIP ringside, $50 ringside and $25 general admission, are available from the Hudson-Campbell Center (866/438-7372), Ticket Master (219/791-1234 or 312/559-1212) or www.TicketMaster.com.
Doors open at 6 p.m. The televised broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
For more information on the June 8th “Warriors” event, visit: www.OneInAMillionBoxing.com .
