Tua vs. Cameron – “Fight of the Century”

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Tua vs. Cameron –

“Fight of the Century” date, venue and broadcaster confirmed.

22 April 2009

Duco Events, promoters of the David Tua-Shane Cameron ‘Fight of the Century’, have announced a new date and venue for the heavyweight title bout.

The bout will be staged on Saturday 3rd October 2009 in Hamilton but moves to a deluxe themed indoor environment at Mystery Creek.

Duco Director David Higgins confirmed that the event retains the enthusiastic backing of Hamilton City.

“Moving the bout to Mystery Creek has the advantage for us of taking the weather out of play,” Mr Higgins said. “We no longer need to spend a six figure sum sheltering the ring and the comfort of both the fighters and the patrons can be unreservedly guaranteed.

“Mystery Creek will be dressed to impress. We intend to keep our promise that this event will be a Las Vegas-style show business extravaganza – showbiz with an epic fight as its focal point.

“At Mystery Creek we can fit 320 ringside tables under one roof, plus up to 4,800 general grandstand seats. All the tables are positioned between 2 metres and just 30 metres from the ring, subject to price. Every seat in this venue will have a premium view of live Tua-Cameron action.

“Giant screens will be placed on all four sides above the ring as well as throughout the venue.  So, those lucky enough to be at the event will be up close and personal to 7 hours of live entertainment featuring 2 celebrity undercard bouts and 3 professional undercard bouts as well as the Fight of the Century,” Mr Higgins said.

Mr Higgins also confirmed that the recent operation to Shane Cameron’s hand has been 100% successful. Cameron’s doctors expect that he will be completely recovered in July, so the postponement gives the fighter more than two months of intense training before the big fight on October 3rd.

The event promoters have concluded negotiations with New Zealand’s premiere sports broadcaster Sky TV and announce that Sky will be the official broadcaster of the Tua vs Cameron contest.

“Sky TV are on a roll, having just won the role of host broadcaster for the 2011 Rugby World Cup,” said David Higgins. “We see them as great partners. Their expertise and experience, backed by the million dollar promotional campaign they are planning, signal that that this will be a landmark pay per view television event.”

The entire event will be available to home pay per view buyers for $39.95. There are no plans to broadcast the bout free to air, so the only opportunity to catch the fight away from the Mystery Creek venue will be on Sky Pay Per View.

“We have top partners in Sky TV and Hamilton City, who have just hosted the massive V8 Supercars event. We have two fighters who will be in peak condition and raring to go. Coupled with the extended lead time, we are confident that the Fight of the Century will be the top sports event of 2009 – and the showbiz event of the decade,” Mr Higgins said.

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