Event promoter Lion Heart Boxing Productions forced to reschedule the October 17 fight due to unavoidable circumstances beyond its control. Says, CFO Edward Mendy, “Though we had several other issues, we had no choice but to postpone the show as four African fighters on the card did not get visas. The UAE has one of the easiest visa application processes in the world. Typically, a visa takes two days unless complicated by the applicant’s CID investigation. Thus, we did not worry about the visas, did not apply for visas sufficiently early and were blindsided by Eid. All government offices in the UAE are closed October 10 through October 20 for Eid. The visa issue cost us both main events. The opponent for Williams (Mazur Ali) is from Egypt and while the opponent for Ouali (Ebenezer Lamptey) is from Ghana. Additionally, we lost two other fights (the Braxton and Mesquita fights). Thus, We decided to reschedule rather than put on a subpar show with only local fighters since we had major television with ESPN3, Abu Dhabi Sports and several other TV channels contracted to air the fights.”
Thursday Night Fights @ Yas Island is rescheduled for December 19, 2013 at the 5,000-capacity du Forum, located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The du Forum is managed by Global Spectrum, one of the leading venue management companies in the industry.
Thursday Night Fights @ Yas Island will be streamed live on ESPN3 worldwide except the MENA Region, where it will be geoblocked. Further, Thursday Night Fights @ Yas Island will be televised live, and in primetime, by Abu Dhabi Sports in the UAE and MENA Region, and will be syndicated regionally and in other markets, as feasible, including in over 100 Million American cable homes. With Yas Island and Abu Dhabi as a new home to the Thursday Night Fights series, the UAE has the chance of experiencing ‘live’ why Thursday Night Fights uses the slogan “the Best Fight Series of all Times’.
After enjoying Thursday Night Fights, why not start your weekend discovering Yas Island and what it has to offer? Yas Island is the MENA region’s most attractive leisure and entertainment destination, a destination for all. It sets the heart-beat. Choose from a thrilling 240km/h roller coaster ride to a leisurely tee off on the idyllic golf course. In between lie worlds of other activities and fun, inspiring an impressive selection from weekend getaways to romantic holidays as well as a wide range of F&B outlets and other attractions.
Tickets are available at the du Forum Box Office, all TicketMaster locations and online at www.TicketMaster.ae<http://
Lion Heart Boxing Productions is a global Boxing Promoter and Sports Entertainment Company based in the U.S. The company was set up in 2001 for the sole purpose of providing top quality events with highest entertainment value and has promoted boxing events on four continents. The Company quickly earned a reputation as a producer of high quality fights and is well respected for its fair treatment of fighters and commitment to fighters’ rights.
About Yas Island
The MENA region’s prime leisure and entertainment destination, Yas Island is one of the finest destinations for weekend getaways, romantic holidays and family fun. Be wowed by the amazing events and touring artists gracing the stage at du Forum and du Arena. Live the ultimate water adventure at Yas Waterworld. Dare to ride Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, at speeds up to 240kmph at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, also the world’s largest indoor theme park. Take in sensational sea views on Yas Links Golf Course. Imagine driving a Formula Yas 3000 or Aston Martin GT4 on the same circuit as the pros. Stroll along the calm turquoise waters at Yas Marina or simply lounge on the warm, idyllic sands of Yas Beach.
Home to the world famous Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Island offers seven hotels (from affordable to luxury), all hosting numerous restaurants and eateries alike. Located just 25 minutes from Abu Dhabi, a jewel of the desert with picturesque mangrove-fringed islands, clear waters and eternal sunshine and only 45 minutes from the buzzing city of Dubai, guests will discover worlds within worlds as they explore the various charms Yas Island has to offer. Find out more about Yas Island by visiting www.Yasisland.ae <htt