Tua lines up for boxing night
North Shore Times
SUPPORTING ACT: David Tua will be at the North Shore Events Centre to support tsunami victims.
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Tickets are still available for the big boxing night in support of Samoan tsunami victims.
The event is being held on Friday at the North Shore Events Centre and many of the country's best-known boxing names, including David Tua, will be there.
Tua won't be fighting, but topping the bill is a professional bout between heavyweights Isikeli Ma'ama and Gogo Ulutoa.
There will also be an exhibition match between former Warriors captain Monty Betham and New Zealand middlewight champion Daniel Mackinnon.
The event has been organised by Eagle Academy and the North Shore Boxing Association.
As well as Tua, who is a legend in the Samoan community, Michael Jones and Inga Tuigamala will be there to lend their support to the event.
Fallout from the tsunami is still causing hardship in Samoa.
Event organiser Mac Tofilau says the proceeds will benefit Pacific Island communities devastated by the disaster.
"We are working together to make a difference," Mr Tofilau says.
As well as the main bouts, there will be a number of amateur fights.
There will also be entertainment from the Yandall Sisters, the Reform Dance Group and Lapi Mariner, the voice of the Pacific. Tickets bought in advance are $25. Door sales on the night are $30. Doors open at 6pm.
For more information, contact Mr Tofilau on 027-632-8085, or Ron Hellesoe on 021-110-3112.
