Thai Fight World Battle at Macao's Cotai Arena This June
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Thai Fight World Battle at Macao’s Cotai Arena this June Featuring 16 top Muay Thai fighters from around the globe (Macao, May 15, 2014) – Following a string of highly successful boxing and mixed martial arts events over the past year at The Venetian® Macao, the iconic integrated resort is now bringing to Macao another combat sport event not to be missed. The Thai Fight World Battle event will feature 16 Muay Thai fighters, headlined by Yodsanklai Fairtex, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Iquezang Kor Rungthanakeat and Saiyok Pumpanmuang Windysport, battling in an Asia vs. Europe competition at the Cotai Arena Saturday, June 28. Tickets are on sale now at all Cotai Ticketing™ box offices*. “Thai boxing is such a widely practiced sport in the region and around the world, and we’re very excited to be able to bring to Macao a world-class competition of this kind for the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike,” said Olaf Gueldner, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Sands China Ltd. “Thai Fight World Battle is going to expand our ongoing sports entertainment offering and is expected to be another night of adrenaline- pumping, action-packed entertainment here at The Venetian Macao. We look forward to continuing to offer a diverse mix of entertainment events, contributing to the goal of transforming Macao into a world centre of tourism and leisure and one of Asia’s premier entertainment destinations.” The 16 professional Muay Thai fighters hailing from Thailand, Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong and France will divide up to battle in two weight classes at Thai Fight World Battle – the Junior Middleweight Division (154 lb / 70 kg) and the Middleweight Division (160 lb / 72.5 kg) – in a total of eight three-round bouts. Six of the bouts, including those of the four * The Venetian Macao – Cotai Arena and Main Lobby box offices; Four Seasons Hotel Macao – The Plaza™ Macao box office; Sands® Macao – L1 box office; Sands® Cotai Central – Sheraton Main Lobby and Holiday Inn Main Lobby Page 1 of 4 headliners, will see the contestants fight with their hands wrapped in rope, in traditional Muay Thai style; the other two bouts will feature fighters wearing Western-style boxing gloves. June’s action-packed fight card features some of Muay Thai’s top talent. Thailand’s 28-year- old Yodsanklai prides himself with a fight record of 218 wins, 41 losses and 1 draw as well as multiple prominent titles, including the WPMF (World Professional Muay Thai Federation) world super welterweight championship, WBC (World Boxing Council) Muay Thai world super welterweight championship, Lumpinee Stadium welterweight and flyweight championships, and he was the first champion of the reality TV series “The Contender Asia;” Sudsakorn, 27, was the champion of Thai Fight Kard Chuek 2013 and has earned a fight record of 222 wins, 35 losses and 3 draws; 24-year-old Iquezang comes to the Cotai Arena with a fight record of 127 wins, 15 losses and 5 draws; and Saiyok, 30, started practising Muay Thai 19 years ago and won six Thai Fight tournaments between 2012 and 2013 – three of them by knockout – earning him a fight record of 212 wins, 41 losses and 1 draw. Tickets for the 6 p.m., June 28 Thai Fight World Battle at the Cotai Arena are on sale now at all Cotai Ticketing box offices, and can be purchased in one of four categories: HKD/MOP 2,480 (Gold), 880 (Silver), 480 (A Reserve) and 180 (B Reserve). HKD/MOP 88 adds a round trip Cotai Water Jet ferry ticket between Hong Kong and Macao (B Reserve excluded). Tickets can be booked online at www.cotaiticketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (China). Tickets are also available through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies), online at www.HKTicketing.com or by phone at +852 3128 8288, and via Macao Kong Seng Ticketing Network, online at www.macauticket.com, by phone at +853 2855 5555, or in person at selected retail outlets (for locations, visit www.macauticket.com/TicketWeb/ ServiceStations.aspx). Two hotel packages including one-night accommodation for two at The Venetian Macao, breakfast for two, and two tickets to Thai Fight World Battle are available for purchase for HKD/MOP 6,238† (Gold tickets) and HKD/MOP 4,018† (Silver tickets) through Cotai Ticketing. † Subject to 5% government tax and 10% service charge Page 2 of 4 Photo caption: Thai Fight World Battle features 16 Muay Thai fighters from around the world battling in junior middleweight and middleweight divisions at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena Saturday, June 28. Tickets are on sale now through Cotai Ticketing. ### 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 Cotai Arena 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 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. For information about upcoming shows and events, visit www.venetianmacao.com/entertainment.html. About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao’s Integrated Resort City Page 3 of 4 Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers. Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement. Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao….Macao Starts Here. For more information, please visit http://en.cotaistrip.com. Page 4 of 4 .