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Rijker has Choice Words for Ali
THU June 9 - Undefeated female boxing superstar Lucia Rijker blasted Laila Ali today for avoiding a million dollar battle between them. Rijker, 17-0 (14 KOs), is training for her July 30 pay-per-view mega-bout at Mandalay Bay against the legendary Christy Martin, 46-3-2 (32 KOs), in "Million Dollar Lady" the richest event in women's boxing history, with the winner receiving a cool $1 million.
Ali, who refused to fight Rijker, despite the $250,000 guarantee to the loser, chose to fight Erin Toughill, 6-1-1, on the undercard of this weekend's Mike Tyson-Kevin McBride event.
"Good luck to her... she can run but she can't hide," said Rijker. "She should honor her father's name. 'Million Dollar Lady' is the richest event in women's boxing history, a battle of the undefeated and a chance to headline a major pay-per-view event, how do you turn all that down to fight on an undercard?"
Rijker, who is noted for taking on and defeating top competition throughout her professional career, had a feature role in Clint Eastwood's Academy Award winning motion picture "Million Dollar Baby."
Promoted by Top Rank, remaining tickets to "Million Dollar Lady" are priced at $250, $150, $100 and $50. They can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office.
One in a Million Readies 'Battle of Independence'
THU June 9 - Fresh from hosting an internationally televised World Championship card on ESPN2, Octavius James/ONE IN A MILLION INC. today opened ticket sales for its July 8th 2005 "Battle Of Independence," card featuring three IN.B.A. Championship fights in one explosive night.
An overflowing crowd is expected to fill the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the action begins at 8 p.m.
Hammond's Lightweight Johnny Novak puts his IN.B.A. an Indiana State Boxing Association titles on the line in the card's Main Event. Demotte Middleweight Jimmy "The Fighting Schoolteacher" Holmes looks to school his opponent for the vacant IN.B.A. Middleweight Title and Undefeated Light Welterweight prospect Jermaine White of Gary, IN plans to use his boxing gloves to win a championship belt.
"Marvelous" Shay Mobley returns to the ring after an impressive win on the recent ESPN2 card. Fan favorite Ruben "The Modern Day Warrior" Galvan and "Merciless" Mary McGee, the first woman from Gary in professional boxing, will round out the roster.
Advanced ticket sales are strong, and fans will have to make their purchases early to guarantee themselves good seats in the highly anticipated show, said Jack Callahan, of ONE IN A MILLION INC.
"We are always looking for ways to give our fans the best in boxing and give our fighters the best challenges," Callahan said. "Our shows leave fans wanting more, and that's why we've become the hottest sports ticket in town."
For tickets or more information on the July 8th "Battle Of Independence," Call 866-438-7372, Star Plaza Box Office 219-769-6600 Or Any Ticket Master Location 312-559-1212. Visit us at: www.oneinamillionboxing.com
Tyson, McBride Weigh-In
THU June 9 - Photos by:Tom Casino/SHOWTIME PPV :: Mike Tyson weighed 233-lbs and Kevin McBride weighed in at 271-lbs for their 10-round heavyweight title on Saturday, live from the MCI Center in Washington, DC and televisied on Showtime PPV ($44.95).
Tyson, Mitchell, Ali Pictures Working Out Before Their Showtime Fights
