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HAMMOND
MAYOR ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR “SLUGFEST 2006”
(FEB 8) Hammond, IN - Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr., and the City of
Hammond, today officially welcomed Octavius James/One In A Million Inc.
Long awaited Feb. 24th “Slugfest 2006,” calling the show “the beginning
of a new era of professional boxing for the City Of Hammond.”
“We have a long and fantastic sports history in Hammond, and anyone who
has attended a One In A Million show knows they put on great shows for
their fans,
Said McDermott. “I believe this kind of high caliber show will open
doors and inspire others to bring their professional sporting events to
our city, and we're excited to have them.”
Tickets for the “Slug Fest 2006” are on sale now, starting at $25. The
doors of the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl, doors open at 7 p.m., and
the first bout will be at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Civic
Center Box Office 219-853-6378 and Ticket Master 312-559-1212 or
www.ticketmaster.com
Two of Hammond's most exciting athletes are IN.B.A. State Lightweight
Champion Johnny Novak 14-1 (6 KO's) and Light Heavyweight Guy Solis
11-6-1 (4 KO's), fighting the final bout of his winning career, will
thrill their hometown fans. The card will also feature the return of
light heavyweight sensation Nick Cook 13-1 (7 KO's), of LaPorte,
following an 18-month layoff.
The card will also be a homecoming for former Welterweight veteran and
Hammond Sports Hall of Fame's Jack “Kid” Callahan, now promoting with
One In A Million Inc.
“The City of Hammond has always been a great sports town, and the Civic
Center has been the site of some of the best moments in boxing in the
Midwest,” said Callahan. “This is a homecoming for me, so I'm excited
about starting a new boxing era here.”
I'm very excited to be a part of this arena's boxing rebirth, Callahan
Said.
For more information on “Slug Fest 2006,” or any of the One In A Million
Inc. fighters, call 866-438-7372
