McGee Receives "Athlete of the Year Award"

"Merciless" Mary McGee and One In A Million, Inc. President/CEO Octavius James Celebrating Mary's award

GEM Awards Honored Gary Native Along With Other Well Known Celebrities From Gary & Northwest Indiana

July 14 (Merrillville, In) - While back in his native Gary, IN last week, Octavius James visited Gary's City Hall to discuss upcoming plans between the city and "Merciless" Mary McGee. "There are big things coming up between the partnership of Mayor Rudy Clay, the City of Gary and One In A Million Inc.; these are definitely some exciting times for all involved," said James.

Merciless" Mary McGee, who is currently ranked #3 in the world in the lightweight division, has won golden gloves, two world championships and now the Gary native has staked claim to her first Gary Entertainment Music (GEM) Athlete of the Year award.

"I'm extremely happy they selected me and I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to be there in person to accept the award," said McGee, who wasn't able to make the award show due to her having a previous commitment. "It's definitely an honor to receive this award since I am from and love the city of Gary."

The 22-year old is currently unbeaten (17-0, 10 KOs) and coming off the biggest fight of her young career with a 10-round majority decision over the WBF Light Welterweight World Champion Kristy "Rose" Follmar earning the vacant WBC International Super Lightweight world championship and successfully defending the NABC Lightweight title.

WBC International and NABC World Lightweight Champion Mary McGee with her (GEM) Athlete of the Year Award.

"I couldn't make it back in time for the award show but Mary and myself were able last week to go and celebrate this incredible award," said Octavius James, C.E.O. of One In A Million Inc. "I'm just pleased to see that she is getting some huge positive recognition for all her hard work and we definitely are excited for her and appreciate GEM for honoring her for her accomplishments." James said.

The GEM awards are given to those individuals inside Gary and Northwest Indiana that have excelled inside their industry with the idea of helping motivate younger artists within music and other genres through seeing other local talent succeed in their industries on the grandest stages.

McGee will be making her highly anticipated return to the ring since defeating Follmar in a mesmerizing 10-round bout on Octavius James' One In A Million Inc.'s upcoming fight card.

Also scheduled will be Jimmy "Fight School Teacher" Holmes (18-1-2, 9 KO's), Ed "2 Fast 2 Furious" Ochoa (9-0, 8 KO's), Derrick "Superman" Findley (13-3, 8 KO's), Josh Crouch (5-0, 5 KO's) and Marcus Thompkins (4-0, 1 KO) with the location and date to be announced soon.

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