Galvan and Mobley set to come
out of retirement for their former boss and Findley makes long
awaited return
October 26, 2009
(Merrillville, In) - Some of the biggest
and most familiar names from the world of boxing are set to make their
highly anticipated returns to an One In A Million Boxing, Inc. fight
card which has been dubbed "A Fight To Remember: A Tribute To Octavius
James."
Derrick "Superman" Findley enters the ropes, following his Showtime
showdown with Andre Dirrell back in March, against proven and rugged
Roberto Florentino. While both Ruben "Modern Day Warrior" Galvan and
"Marvelous" Shay Mobley lace the gloves up for their longtime friend and
boss Octavius James, the man who managed their professional careers and
impacted their personal lives, for the first time since retiring
respectively.
Former Indiana Boxing Association lightweight champion Galvan had an
incredible career under the tutelage of James. The now 37 year-old looks
to show that he still has all the skills that made him a main event
staple against Leroy "Rootin' Tootin" Newton; Galvan and Newton battled
six rounds for a draw in 2007.
Mobley will also be stepping out of retirement at the age of 32
years-old to honor James, this marks the marvelous ones first fight
since November of 2008 as he squares off against the always sensational
Cedric Johnson. Johnson was last seen on an O.I.A.M. card against "Iron"
Orphius Waite and the pair put on a card stealing six-round war.
"With the likes of Mobley, Galvan and Findley being added to a card that
already has Ed Ochoa and Jimmy Holmes, it's going to be an incredible
night to say the least," said President/C.E.O. of One In A Million
Boxing, Inc. Tyree Ortiz.
"Everyone is excited about the opportunity to fight on this night to
honor the man who put this whole company where it is today," Ortiz
added. "It is truly an honor for all involved to put this together and
those in attendance will fall back in love One In A Million Boxing."
One In A Million Boxing will also be raiding Cagney's in Hobart TONIGHT
Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. kicking off a five night first annual Nintendo Wii
boxing tournament which is free to the public with the winner from this
tournament receiving the Ultimate Fight Experience; two special V.I.P.
tickets located in the La-Z-Boy Galleries' recliner section in the front
row on fight night. The contests are free to the public but all
contestants must be 21 and older.
THE EVENT SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- Friday, October 30, 2009, 9:00pm - Boundary Waters - 514 N Halleck
St., Demotte
- Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:00pm - Langel's Pizza - 2833 Highway
Ave., Highland
- Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00pm - BW3's - 2515 Southlake Mall,
Merrillville
- Friday, November 6, 2009, 8:00pm - BW3's - 212 E. Lincoln Way,
Valparaiso
Also on tap will be raffles with the proceeds from those going towards
the newly created One In A Million Boxing Inc. Foundation in honor of
Octavius James. A special discounted hotel room rate has will be
extended to O.I.A.M. guests by the Radisson Hotel for the official after
party which will be hosted by T.J. Maloney's. Just call the Radisson
Hotel @ (219)769-6311 ext.1234 with the code: (Night of Champions) and
get your special rate today. Discount rooms are limited, so reserve
yours now!
Tickets for "A Fight To Remember: A Tribute To Octavius James" are on
sale now and can be purchased at VIP $100 and general admission $30. All
VIP seating will consist of a 10 person table with an exclusive and
extravagant champagne toast for James.
The Radisson is located at I-65 & US 30 in Merrillville, IN. Doors open
at 7 p.m. The first bout is scheduled at 8 p.m. and for more ticket
information or fight night events please visit us at our new knockout
website and leave us some feedback: www.oneinamillionboxing.com. Or by
calling (866) 438-7372. Tickets for this special night of boxing are
limited, so make sure to get yours now.
