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04/16/2008 Archived Entry: "Friday Night: Majestic Star hosts 'One In A Million' Weigh Ins, Fans Welcome!"
Friday Night: Majestic Star hosts 'One In A Million' Weigh Ins, Fans Welcome!
Press Release
GARY, Ind., April 16--This Friday, Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana fight fans are invited to the Lakeshore Lounge at Majestic Star Casino and Hotel for the official weigh-ins for One In A Million Inc.'s "Majestic Rumble."
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to meet all of the fighters on the six-bout card that will be held the following night, Saturday, April 19th at the casino. In the main event, NABC light welterweight champion and the Steel City's only female boxing champion, "Merciless" Mary McGee (13-0, 7 KOs) faces her most experienced opponent to date in Renee Richardt-Douglas (11-5-1, 4 KOs) of Fenton, Missouri.
Majestic Star's beautifully appointed entertainment pavilion provides the perfect, intimate setting for Vegas style boxing action making every fan feel like they're sitting VIP ringside in Sin City. Limited tickets, priced at $100 VIP, $50 ringside and $30 general admission, remain available from any Ticket Master outlet. The casino is located at One Buffington Harbor in Gary, Indiana, less than 30 minutes from the Chicago Loop.
In the evening's co-main event, One In A Million's resident heavyweight prospect Mike Parker returns to action when he faces 21-year-old Rayvon Wilson of Wisconsin.
Hobart native Ed Ochoa (3-0 3 KOs) looks to keep his winning record perfect when he faces Patrick Walker of Cincinnatti in a four-round welterweight bout.
Light heavyweight Jimmy Perez Jr. (2-1, 1 KO) of Hammond returns to the scene of the crime in a confidence builder. Just four months ago, Perez suffered a shocking loss blamed on simple inexperience. Perhaps Perez learned the phrase "Protect yourself at all times" the hard way. Perez faces Harold Gaddy who is making his pro debut.
One In A Million's exciting new welterweight prospect, Marcus Thompkins (1-0) of Michigan City, returns after winning his professional debut in November by unanimous, wide margin. Thompkins, who had an amateur record of about 44-6, showed real skill and potential in his debut and looks to build on that experience with another win against Channel Buckanan who is making his pro debut.
Rounding out the card, Oswaldo Lopez of Michiocan, Mexico will make his professional debut at super featherweight against Bobby Conners, also making his pro debut.
Once again, Majestic Star Casino is located at One Buffington Harbor in Gary, Indiana. Doors to this event open at 7 p.m. First bout at 8 p.m.
For more information and/or to register to win tickets visit www.OneInAMillionBoxing.com.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
