Hotel plus event ticket package on sale now for April 6 mega-event at CotaiArena
MACAO, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports fans can see Filipino-American boxer Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria defend his world championship titles in Macao at a spectacular fight night April 6 at the CotaiArena™, at the beautiful Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel. A special event ticket plus accommodation package presents a unique opportunity to enjoy both the thrilling night of entertainment and the exceptional service and quality of The Venetian® Macao and Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central.
Three other Filipino fighters are also part of the nine-bout event -- all undefeated: Dave Penalosa, Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr. and Milan Melindo. Legendary two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman will be ringside, providing commentary for an HBO2 telecast of the event, which is headlined by China's top boxer -- two-time Olympic gold medallist Zou Shiming -- who will be making his professional debut with renowned boxing promoter Bob Arum's Top Rank®.
The Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" Package starts at just HK$2,388* (~PHP 12,500) for stays on fight night -- April 6, 2013 -- and comes with the following exclusive advantages:
The Zou Shiming "Fists of Gold" package is available for purchase in four varieties:
| One room at: | Two (2) Tickets | Package Cost* |
| Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central | D Reserve | HK$2,388 (PHP 12,500) |
| C Reserve | HK$2,588 (PHP 13,500) | |
| The Venetian Macao | D Reserve | HK$2,988 (PHP 15,500) |
| C Reserve | HK$3,188 (PHP 16,500) |
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).
The April 6 event at the CotaiArena will see World Boxing Association (WBA) / World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight champion Viloria (32-3-0-2, 19 KOs) defending his unified titles against Top-10-contender Juan Francisco Estrada (22-2, 17 KOs), in a 12-round bout. In addition, two-time WBO junior lightweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez (26-1-2, 16 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated No. 1 contender Diego Magdaleno (23-0, 9 KOs).
Dave Penalosa (5-0, 3 KOs) will take on Thailand's Cheroenchai Sithsaithong (4-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round super bantamweight matchup, and Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr. (10-0, 8 KOs) faces Ngaotawan Sithsaithong (10-8-1, 5 KOs), also from Thailand, in an eight-round featherweight battle; and Milan Melindo (28-0, 11 KOs) goes up against Tommy Seran (18-1, 9 KOs) of Indonesia in a 10-round flyweight bout.
The event's headliner, Zou Shiming, 31, is 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 medallist in boxing as well as its first boxing gold medallist in the World Amateur Championships and the Olympics. He signed with 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 and can be booked online at www.CotaiTicketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818. Tickets are also available 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: Silver: HKD/MOP 2,680 (~PHP 14,000); A Reserve: 1,080 (~PHP 5,500); B Reserve: 780 (~PHP 4,000); C Reserve: 480 (~PHP 2,500); D Reserve: 280 (~PHP 1,500); and E Reserve: 80 (~PHP 400). Packages with round trip Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets between Hong Kong and Macao are also available: Silver: HKD/MOP 2,768 (~PHP 14,500); A Reserve: 1,168 (~PHP 6,000); B Reserve: 868 (~PHP 4,500); C Reserve: 568 (~PHP 3,000); and D Reserve: 368 (~PHP 2,000). For more information about the event, visit www.CotaiTicketing.com.
* All rates are in MOP/HKD and subject to 5% government tax and 10% service charge
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.
Media contacts:
Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited
Andrina Leong
Tel: +853 8118 2010
Email: andrina.leong@venetian.com.mo
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@venetian.com.mo
