Rematch From ESPN2
Walker-Echols This Friday Night For "Radisson Rumble"
September 30, 2008
MERRILLVILLE, IN - September 30, 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 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), and 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. Source: Press
Release
