October 19, 2000
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—TUA FIGHT TO BE SHOWN LIVE IN AMERICAN SAMOA | |
In an effort to bring the people
of American Samoa what may be one of the single most important events in
world heavyweight boxing, Congressman Faleomavaega contacted Time Warner
Sports in New York to negotiate broadcasting rights for the upcoming David
Tua vs. Lennox Lewis world heavyweight championship event.
“I am pleased to announce that Time Warner Sports has given its assurance that the fight will be broadcast live to American Samoa on November 11th, barring any unforeseen complications with contracts or satellite hook-ups,” Congressman Faleomavaega said. “Contractual arrangements should be completed a week before the fight.” “I’m also pleased to announce that High Chief Tauiliili, Henry Mataalii, owner and CEO of McStarlite Company in Harbor City, California has kindly offered to finance the entire event for our people,” Congressman Faleomavaega said. Mr. Mataalii is a former mission president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is the son of Tifaga and Siniva Mataalii from the village of Pago Pago. His father is from the Asuega family of Pago Pago. Henry Mataalii currently holds the matai title, Tauiliili, from the village of Faga, Savai’i. “It goes without saying that High Chief Tauiliili’s gift to the people is priceless,” Congressman Faleomavaega said. “David Tua has worked all of his life for this moment. I know it will mean everything to him to know that all of Samoa will be tuned in to see him fight for the title. I thank Mr. Mataalii for his generous contribution to the people of American Samoa.” “I also want to express my deepest appreciation and thanks to Ms. Tammy Ross, General Manager of Time Warner Sports. Without her direct support, this broadcast wouldn’t be possible. The fact is Ms. Ross worked tirelessly in our behalf and even agreed to incorporate a segment on Samoa as part of the promotional footage,” Congressman Faleoamavaega noted. “Footage is being provided by Ambassador Tuiloma Slade of the Samoan embassy in New York.” “I also want to thank Mr. Bill Hyman for working closely with my office to bring this fight to the people free of charge. I also want to thank Governor Tauese for agreeing to air the fight on the Territory’s government-owned televsion station,” Congressman Faleomavaega said. “This has really been a joint effort where all parties have come together for the good of our people.” “I hope we can now come together to declare November 11th National David Tua Day,” Congressman Faleomavaega noted. “As I said on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, this will be a day that will be remembered by all Samoans. For the first time in history, all of Samoa will be represented in the ring when the Samoan David takes on the Goliath Lennox Lewis. It will be history in the making and I invite all of our people to tune in and watch,” Congressman Faleomavaega concluded. |
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