FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dragon Fire: World Championship returns to Marina Bay Sands Two Championship fight titles up for grabs on 9 November at the Sands Expo and Convention Center

Singapore (11 October, 2012) – The titans of the boxing world are set to return to Marina Bay Sands as the integrated resort welcomes Dragon Fire: World Boxing Championship for a second round of sizzling action on 9 November 2012.

Sands Expo and Convention Center will once again be transformed into a spectacular sports arena for one night of exciting boxing action. This year’s lineup will include two title fights - (WBA) Super World Title fight and International Boxing Organization (IBO) World Featherweight Title. Tickets for the event will go on sale 12 October 2012.

Singapore’s very own Mohamad Nor Rizan will be going head to head in the highly anticipated Super rematch with Wang Xin Hua from . Xin Hua won the last bout against Nor Rizan in May at Marina Bay Sands.

Indonesian superstar and current undefeated WBA Super World Featherweight Boxing Champion Chris “The Dragon” John returns to defend his belt against the undefeated from . After successfully retaining his title at Marina Bay Sands in May this year, , the “WBA Fighter of Decade”, will be defending his World Championship Title for the seventeenth time over his nine year reign. Piriyapinyo is the current WBC and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Pacific Featherweight Champion.

Mr. Mark Juliano, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Marina Bay Sands, said, “Following the positive response from audiences who watched Dragon Fire: World Boxing Championship live in May, we are pleased to host this action-packed event at the Sands Expo and Convention Center for a second time this year. The Dragon Fire: World Boxing Championship event is part of our ongoing commitment to making Marina Bay Sands Asia’s best destination for entertainment.”

Indonesia’s Daud “Cino” Yordan is also a returning champion to Marina Bay Sands and will defend his IBO World Featherweight Title against Mongolia’s Choijiljavyn "Choi" Tseveenpürev. Yordan claimed the belt in May at Marina Bay Sands with a spectacular showcase which led to claiming the title of IBO World Featherweight champion from Lorenzo Villanueva of the who was dubbed the next Manny Pacquiao. In his last fight, Choi defeated Bastien Rozeaux for the vacant WBC International Silver Featherweight title. Choi also won the highly prestigious Prizefighter series tournament in October 2011.

Famous commentator, the legendary “Colonel” Bob Sheridan will lead the Dragon Fire commentating team on night of the event. The “Colonel” has been the commentator for some of the world’s most famous fights and a majority of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s fights.

Boxing enthusiasts can look forward to other fights on the evening including the Super Bantamweight fight, Junior (JNR) fight and Featherweight fight.

The Sands Expo and Convention Center has been the venue of choice for several sporting events such as the Z1 Pro-Fencing World Series, which took place in 2010 and 2011, the Indoor Archery World Cup 2011 and the Lotus on Water Cup International Wushu Meet in 2010. Marina Bay Sands is also fast becoming a hotspot for world-famous athletes, hosting golfing legend, Tiger Woods, boxing phenomenon Manny Pacquiao, ATP players JankoTipsarevic and Kei Nishikori, football legends Pele, Eric Cantona, Liverpool FC and NBA player Kobe Bryant.

TICKETING AND SHOW INFORMATION

Day/Times VIP A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve

9 November 2012 $500 $250 $170 $120 $50

(Subjected to $3 booking fee)

THROUGH INTERNET: www.MarinaBaySands.com/Ticketing

BY PHONE: +65 6688 8826

BOOK IN PERSON AT: Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (ArtScience Museum, Theaters, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 and 3 Lobby and Retail Mall Concierge ticketing counter) or via SISTIC sales channels

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FIGHT 6 WBA SUPER WORLD 1.FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE - (12 x 3 Min) CHRIS JOHN () won 47 (KO 22) + lost 0 (KO 0) + drawn 2 = 49 VS CHONLATARN PIRIYAPINYO (THAILAND) won 44 (KO 27) + lost 0 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 44

FIGHT 5 IBO WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE - (12 x 3 Min) DAUD YORDAN (INDONESIA) won 29 (KO 23) + lost 2 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 32 VS CHOIJILJAVYN TSEVEENPUREV (MONGOLIA) won 36 (KO 24) + lost 5 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 41

FIGHT 4 SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT - (4 x 3 Min) MOHAMAD NOR RIZAN (SINGAPORE) won 5 (KO 4) + lost 2 (KO 1) + drawn 0 = 7 VS WANG XIN HUA (CHINA) won 7 (KO 0) + lost 4 (KO 1) + drawn 1 = 12

FIGHT 3 JNR MIDDLEWEIGHT- (6 x 3 Min) YAO YI MA (TAIWAN) won 11 (KO 7) + lost 1 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 12 VS YOSUKE KIRIMA (JAPAN) won 15 (KO 11) + lost 2 (KO 1) + drawn 2 = 19

FIGHT 2 FEATHERWEIGHT - (6 x 3 Min) QUI XIAO JUN (CHINA) won 3 (KO 0) + lost 0 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 3 VS HWI-JONG KIM (KOREA) won 5 (KO 1) + lost 7 (KO 1) + drawn 0 = 12

FIGHT 1 - (4 x 3 Min) MUHAMMAD MEERAJ () won 1 (KO 0) + lost 0 (KO 0) + drawn 0 = 1 VS KOMGRIT NANAKORN (THAILAND) won 16 (KO 6) + lost 18 (KO 9) + drawn 0 = 34

About Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants and an outdoor event plaza. Its two theaters showcase a range of leading entertainment performances including world-renowned Broadway shows. Completing the line-up of attractions is ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands which plays host to permanent and marquee exhibitions. For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.com

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