(Pictured above: NABC Lightweight Champion "Merciless" Mary McGee and Representatives from the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana)
April 14 (Merrillville, In) - "Date With Destiny" will have its share of world class talent on display at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, April 25th, but there will also be non-perishable food containers located at the main entrance as Octavius James' One In A Million Inc. and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana have combined forces to knockout hunger in the region.
"We definitely appreciate the support we have received from One In A Million, because to get that support means a lot," said Chanda Dixon, Food Sourcing/Volunteer Coordinator for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. "All proceeds are going towards a worthy cause and people around the area that really depend on our food pantries."
While NABC Lightweight World Champion "Merciless" Mary McGee and WBF Light Welterweight World Champion Kristy "Rose" Follmar battle it out in the Main Event for two world titles, Octavius James' One In A Million Inc. calls upon its faithful to donate non-perishable foods to help those less fortunate.
"Times are hard right now and anything that we can do to lighten someone's load or brighten someone else's day we will most certainly lend a hand" said C.E.O. of One In A Million Inc. Octavius James. "We just want to thank the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and the City of Hammond for letting us try to help the region that has supported us for so long." We will be making the first Non-Perishable goods donations that night." said James
"This is a great opportunity for all involved and the City of Hammond is excited about hosting this wonderful event," said Donna Muta, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Hammond.
Also featured on the "Date With Destiny" card is a brother and sister pair "The Pit Bull" Jimmy Perez Jr. (4-1, 1 KOs) and Tiffany Perez as they make their first appearance on the same fight card and the Co-Main Event will showcase Michael "Midnight Stalker" Walker (19-1-2, 12 KOs) vs. Orphius Waite (4-0, 3 KOs). Ed "2 Fast 2 Furious" Ochoa (7-0, 7 KOs), Josh Crouch (3-0, 3 KOs), Angel Hernandez (11-3, 9 KOs), "Big" Ty Ortiz (Debut) will also be in action.
Tickets for this spectacular "Date with Destiny" are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at VIP $100, VIP ringside $75, ringside $50, and general admission $30 and they are available from any Ticket Master location at (219) 791-1234, (312) 559-1212, (866) 438-7372 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and at the Hammond Civic Center box office (219) 853-6378.The Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave. just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago will open doors at 6 p.m. with the first bout at 8 p.m.
PHOTOS FROM THE APRIL 10th PRESS CONFERENCE AT ROCKSTEADY BOXING IN INDIANAPOLIS
Pictured Left to Right: (WBF Light Welterweight Champion Kristy "Rose" Follmar, One In A Million President/CEO Octavius James, and NABC World Lightweight Champion Mary McGee answer questions during the Indianapolis Press Conference.)
Pictured Above (Left: Keith Palmer,Octavius James, and UFC Star Chris Lytle take a moment for a photo at the Rocksteady Gym)(Right: Mary McGee and Kristy Follmar sign autographs for the Rockysteady Fans)
Pictured Above: (Left:Kristy Follmar and Mary McGee pose with UFC Star Chris Lytle) (Right: McGee takes some time to show Mary a Parkinson's patient and Rocksteady member a couple of pointers on the speedbag.)
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