October 30, 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[106th Congress]
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.—ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR DAVID TUA FIGHT TO BE AIRED FREE IN AMERICAN SAMOA
 
     Congressman Faleomavaega is pleased to announce that the contract between Main Events and PCS-TV has been signed and the David Tua fight is on its way. 

     “The law firm representing New Jersey Sports Productions faxed the contract to my office this morning.  Bill Hyman, owner of PCS-TV signed the agreement this afternoon.  High Chief Tauiliili Mataalii has forwarded payment so that all of American Samoa can see the fight for free,” Congressman Faleomavaega said.  “All across the states, the Lennox Lewis vs. David Tua fight is a pay-per-view event.  But our people get to see the whole card for free, thanks to the generosity of High Chief Mataalii and the cooperation of PCS-TV.”

     TV New Zealand has also agreed to provide the signal for the fight through a special decoder lease agreement it has with PCS-TV.  “Due to the cooperation of all parties involved, the people of American Samoa will be able to take part in this most historic event.  And most of all, when David Tua is in the ring fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world, he will know that all of Samoa is tuned in and cheering him on.” 

     According to the terms and legalities of the contract, any agency wishing to show the fight in American Samoa must go through PCS-TV.  “I want to thank the Governor for lending his support to this venture.  We personally discussed this matter last week and he has agreed to utilize the KVZK transmission system to broadcast the fight.  This is great news for all of us,” Congressman Faleomavaega said.  “And once again, I thank all parties involved for their cooperation.”

 
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