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Tyson's Return to the Ring Telecast Free to VOOM Subscribers
Thursday July 29, 10:30 am ET
VOOM Delivers Mike Tyson vs. Danny Williams Contest in Brilliant High-Definition
JERICHO, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- VOOM, the first television service to offer a comprehensive array of high-definition (HD) programming to customers throughout the continental United States, announces a "knock-out" reward for its subscribers -- free access to the much-anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and Danny Williams. All VOOM subscribers can tune in for a ringside seat to the July 30 fight when it airs live at 9:00 p.m. (ET) in breathtaking high-definition.
The controversial "Iron Mike" Tyson, former undisputed heavyweight champion, will battle World Boxing Union (WBU) international heavyweight Danny Williams at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. The tenacious British boxer is 31-3 and has won 26 of his matches by knockout, including a title fight using only his left hand. Tyson will fight for the first time since his first-round knockout over world-ranked Clifford "The Black Rhino" Etienne more than one year ago.
"VOOM is committed to delivering the best and most high-definition programming available anywhere, including special events such as the upcoming Tyson/Williams fight," said Mickey Alpert, senior executive vice president and COO, Rainbow DBS. "We are pleased to offer this event free to VOOM customers."
The fight card will feature:
* Tyson Vs. Williams: The infamous Mike Tyson steps into the ring to
prove that he still has fight in him as he battles the seemingly
indestructible Danny Williams. The intimidating Tyson has a chip on his
shoulder and plans to restore his title one punch at a time.
* Ali Vs. Nunez: Laila Ali continues to follow in her father's footsteps
with dominance in the field of women's boxing. Since her first
professional fight in 1999, Ali is 17-0, winning all but three of her
bouts by knockout. Ali must now defend her Women's International Boxing
Association (WIBA) Super Middleweight title against 20-year-old
Dominican, Monica Nunez.
* Dieppa Vs. Solis: World Boxing Association (WBO) junior flyweight
champion Nelson Dieppa defends his title for the fourth time against the
power punching, undefeated Ulises Solis.