Press Release: Jimmy "The Fighting Schoolteacher" Holmes will put his Indiana state middleweight title on the line at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana for "Independence" on July 14, 2006. Holmes (13-0-1, 7 KOs) has no opponent yet but he will headline a card filled with local favorites, including Ruben "The Modern Day Warrior" Galvan (25-9-2, 9 KO's), a fighter with several internationally televised bouts under his belt. "Our fans look to us because they demand tough guys like Jimmy and Ruben, and ‘Independence’ is going to give them more of what they've always asked for," Callahan said. "Independence" will also feature "Marvelous" Shay Mobley (14-6-1, 6 KOs), a Chicago middleweight, and Gary, Indiana's own Jermaine "Too Sweet" White (13-1, 6 KOs), middlweight Derrick Findley (4-1, 3 KOs) and Johnny Novak (17-1, 6 KOs). For more information, call 866-438-7372, but tickets are available at the Star Plaza box office 219-769-6600.