Fans can stay the night after witnessing China's golden boxer in action April 6 at CotaiArena
MACAO, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With China's top boxer making his professional debut with Top Rank® on April 6 at the CotaiArena™, sports fans have an opportunity to enjoy the exceptional service and quality of The Venetian® Macao and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central with a special accommodation and event ticket package.
Zou Shiming will headline a brilliant boxing card presented by Top Rank and Sands China Ltd., at ZOU SHIMING "Fists of Gold," a nine-bout event that will be telecast to the U.S. on HBO2®, with boxing legend George Foreman providing ringside commentary.
Zou Shiming's April 6 event at the CotaiArena will see the two-time Olympic gold medal winner and three-time World Amateur Champion making his professional debut, and will also feature World Boxing Association (WBA) / World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight champion and Filipino-American Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria defending his unified titles against Top-10-contender Juan Francisco Estrada, in addition to two-time WBO junior lightweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez defending his title against undefeated No. 1 contender Diego Magdaleno.
The Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" Package starts at just HK$2,388 (Note 1) for stays on fight night -- April 6, 2013 -- and comes with the following exclusive advantages:
-- Two tickets to the Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" event; and
-- Accommodation for two in a Royale Suite at The Venetian Macao, including a choice of breakfast for two at Cafe Deco or Fogo Samba
or
-- Enjoy a Deluxe room for two at Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central
The Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" Package is available for purchase in four varieties:
| One room at: | Two (2) Tickets | Package Cost (Note 1) |
| Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central | D Reserve | HK$2,388 |
| C Reserve | HK$2,588 | |
| The Venetian Macao | D Reserve | HK$2,988 |
| C Reserve | HK$3,188 |
Bookings for the Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" Package are available now, on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to availability. To make a booking, or to get more information, including full terms and conditions, visit www.venetianmacao.com/macao-entertainment-packages/zou-shiming/ or www.cotaiticketing.com, or call the CotaiTicketing hotline: +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (Hong Kong) / 4001 20 6618 (China). Exclusive special rates are available for additional nights booked.
Zou, 31, one of the most popular Olympic athletes in China, is coming off an amateur career as the world's greatest light flyweight, capturing gold medals in the World Amateur Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2011, along with gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games. He also owns an Olympic bronze medal from the 2004 games, making him his nation's first Olympic medalist in boxing as well as its first boxing gold medalist in the World Amateur Championships and the Olympics. He signed with legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum's Top Rank at a press conference in Beijing in January.
ZOU SHIMING "Fists of Gold" kicks off at 7 pm on April 6 at the CotaiArena; tickets are on sale now at all Sands China box offices (Note 2) and can be booked online at www.CotaiTicketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (mainland China). Tickets are also available at Tom Lee Outlets, K11 Select and through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies) at www.HKTicketing.com, or by phone at +852 3128 8288. Tickets are available in six categories: HKD/MOP 2,680 (Silver), 1,080 (A Reserve), 780 (B Reserve), 480 (C Reserve), 280 (D Reserve) and 80 (E Reserve). Packages with round trip Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets between Hong Kong and Macao are also available for HKD/MOP 2,768 (Silver), 1,168 (A Reserve), 868 (B Reserve), 568 (C Reserve) and 368 (D Reserve). For more information about the event, visit www.CotaiTicketing.com.
Notes:
Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Properties
Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia's top entertainment destination.
The 15,000-seat CotaiArena™ is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar's Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the world's and the region's biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours.
The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region.
The 650-seat Sands Macao Hotel theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered.
With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao.
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