Fans are invited to Langel’s Pizza, 2833 Highway Ave. in Highland, Indiana, this Thursday, September 20th for the official fighter weigh-ins for the “United We Stand” event the following night, Friday, September 19th, at the Radisson at Star Plaza in Merrillville. “One In A Million always has a tremendous turn out for their weigh-ins,” said Langel’s owner, Rodney Langel. “I know that One In A Million’s new fighters are creating a real buzz in the community and we hope to see them here..”
“I encourage our boxing community to come to Langel’s on Thursday to meet all of the fighters before fight night,” said Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc. “During the weigh-ins, we’ll be giving away tickets to a few lucky fans.”
In Friday night’s main event, rising middleweight star, Michael “The Midnight Stalker” Walker (16-0-1, 10 KOs), of Chicago faces veteran William Johnson (9-14-1, 3KOs). The co-main event features the region’s most popular fighter and #5 rated WBC female phenom “Merciless” Mary McGee (10-0, 5 KOs).
In addition, Superman returns on September 21st when Derrick “Superman” Findley (8-2, 5 KOs) faces Chris Govan (2-4-1, 2 KOs) in a 6-round middleweight bout. Rounding out the card, lightweight “Dangerous” Don Moore (12-0-1, 10 KOs) of Gary and featherweight Jose Guzman (3-0, 2 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico, face opponents to be announced.
In time for Hispanic Heritage Month, One In A Million Inc. will feature the professional debuts of three of the region’s most promising Hispanic boxers when featherweight Evette Collazo of Chicago, welterweight Ed Ochoa of Hobart and light heavyweight Jimmy Perez Jr. of Hammond step into the squared circle for the first time as paid professionals.
“Our fighters just participated in the Mexican Independence Day Parade in East Chicago, Indiana,” said Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc. “The crowd lining the parade route showed them tremendous support proving, once again, that the Hispanic fans are some of the sports greatest.”
Tickets, priced at $100 VIP, $75 VIP ringside, $50 ringside and $25 general admission, are available from Star Plaza Theatre box office at (219-769-6600) or from any Ticket Master location at (312-559-1212) or www.TicketMaster.com.
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