"The Battle for Virginia" is an evening of world-class professional boxing featuring six bouts.  The event marks the debut of live pro boxing at the Patriot Center. The Main Event will pair NBC reality television star and hometown favorite, Jimmy Lange, against the undefeated World Champion (WBE 154 Champion), Perry Ballard, formerly of Leesburg.

The undercard will feature Orazio "The Razor" Robinson (5-1-2, 4 KOs) from Woodbridge, VA,  Jose Almanzar (7-5-1, 2 KOs) of Woodbridge, VA, the professional debut of George Mason University alumnus “Money” Mike Sawyer and other local fighters.

WHEN: Saturday, September 17th, 2005

TIME:   Doors Open: 6:30 pm;   Show Begins: 7:30 pm

WHERE:  Patriot Center (George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030)

TICKETS: Tickets, priced at $30, $50, $75, $150 (reserved ringside), $225 (premium ringside) and $350 (VIP ringside) are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. GMU students receive $10 off the $30 general admission ticket by presenting a valid student ID (up to four tickets) at the Patriot Center box office.  For more information please visit www.patriotcenter.com.