NEWS RELEASE
21 February 2001
African Media Entertainment Limited (AME), the broadcasting, entertainment and
film production group listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange South
Africa, yesterday announced that, through its subsidiary Golden Gloves, it will
be bringing the Lennox Lewis / Hasim Rahman world heavyweight title fight to
South Africa - the biggest sporting event in the country since the 1995 Rugby
World Cup.
John Rennison, CEO of AME, said: "This fight is not only a boost for AME, it
will be a major source of income for the economy as a whole. Congratulations
must be given to Golden Gloves and Rodney Berman for his persistence and
diplomacy in making this possible."
The fight is due to take place at Carnival City on April 21st 2001, and is
expected to make significant profits for the AME Group.
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For further information, please contact:
Jessica Yellin John Rennison
Basco Communications African Media Entertainment Limited
Tel: 011 616 8553 Tel: 011 794 5665
Fax: 011 616 8595 Fax: 011 794 5667
Cell: 083 325 1199
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