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09/29/2008 Archived Entry: "Walker-Echols ESPN2 Rematch This Friday!"
Bombs Away: Walker-Echols ESPN2 Rematch This Friday!
Walker (at left) getting his final sparring sessions in before his October 3rd Showdown
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. September 29, 2008 -- 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 [that] 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), 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
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