Day: February 8, 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 Read more [...]

LAS VEGAS (February 8, 2006) - The battling Mitchell twins out of Philadelphia, Eric ("Murder") and Aaron ("Homicide"), are looking for a few good fights in 2006 after recently receiving their promotional freedom. Eric (18-4-1, 9 KOs) is coming off of a sensational first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Rob Dula (15-0-1) a year ago in St. Louis, while Aaron's (23-1-1, 18 KOs) last fight was a fifth-round stoppage of Carlton Holland 26 months ago in New York City. "The Mitchell twins against anybody from welterweight to middleweight in the world is like a putting a Rotweiller in against a Poodle," the Williams' manager Jim Rider said. Rated No. 26 by the World Boxing Council, as well as No. 5 by the North American Boxing Association, Eric has won six of his last seven fights, the Read more [...]