“BROAD STREET BRAWL”: HOPKINS VS. ORNELAS HONORS

VETERANS AND ACTIVE SERVICEPEOPLE WITH TICKET DISCOUNT AT THE LIACOURAS CENTER BOX OFFICE

Philadelphia, PA (November 10, 2009) - As a nation, we honor the men and women of the Armed Services with the observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11. The people who defend our freedom embody a fighter’s spirit; they are full of courage, discipline, and passion. In recognition of this fighting spirit and their great service to our country, tickets for Hopkins vs. Ornelas will now be offered at a discount of 20 percent off to those with a current or past military identification (limit of eight tickets per ID). Philadelphia’s Hopkins, fighting in his hometown for the first time since 2003, wants to ensure that these men and women are recognized and that they have an opportunity to see a great fight.

“I am excited to give veterans and service men and women a chance to see me fight at a discounted rate,” Hopkins said. “It is important to honor their bravery and I look forward to doing so on December 2.”

The discount offer will be valid between now and fight night.

“Broad Street Brawl”: Hopkins vs. Ornelas, a 12-round light heavyweight bout which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand in Las Vegas will be televised live on VERSUS beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first bell rings at 6 p.m. ET.

In addition to fighting for his fans, Hopkins will be fighting for charity as he has committed to donating one dollar from each ticket sold to three select charities. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley, The Hero Thrill Show, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, are on sale now exclusively through ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by calling 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center box office.

Kelly Pavlik will fight Miguel Espino on Dec. 19, Top Rank announced, somewhat surprisingly since a staph infection forced the Youngstown hitter from a Dec. 5 date with Paul Williams.

He’d previously put off a October tussle with Williams because of the staph infection on his left hand.

The fight against journeyman-level Espino (20-2, just 9 KOs; age 29; former “Contender” participant) will air on PPV.

On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan’s famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area.

On Wednesday November 4th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan’s famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area.

Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing was the first to address the media, thanking everyone for coming and showing their support for the upcoming event.

“Seeing all the press and people here on the day the Yankees are to play the sixth game of the World Series in New York, really is a testament to the fact that boxing is definitely back on the rise,” stated DeGuardia. “I want to thank everyone for coming out, especially the fighters here in attendance as well as New York State Athletic Commissioner, Melvina Lathan, who continues to work towards making the New York Athletic Commission among the premier commissions throughout the entire nation.”

Commissioner Lathan briefly spoke and stressed the importance of promoters such as DeGuardia to continue to search for new and innovative ways to continue the growth of boxing not only in New York but in throughout the entire U.S.

“The image of boxing is getting better each day,” stated Lathan. “Thanks to promoters such as Joe our sport is beginning to once again flourish. “Shows and concepts such as these are what are going to bring our sport’s popularity back to what it once was.”

Before introducing, Steve Karel, Hustler Club’s Director of Marketing, and Operator of Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc., DeGuardia said a few words about the newly formed joint venture.

“We want to bring excitement back to boxing, and we feel that by teaming up with the Hustler Club, the premiere gentlemen’s club in New York, we will be able to produce some of the most exciting and entertaining boxing events New York City has ever witnessed. We want to have the ‘Hustler Honey’ ringcard girls become a part of our shows just as the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have become part of their football entertainment.”

“I have worked with Joe before and we have always had great success,” stated Karel. “By putting together this new concept, and using our vast marketing resources, we feel that we can bring boxing back to where it belongs and attract the main stream sporting fan back to this great sport.”
Robinson was the first of the fighter’s to address the media, thanking everyone for coming out and showing there support for the upcoming show on December 3rd.

“I can’t wait to be back in action,” stated Robinson. “We have been training really hard for this upcoming fight and it will definitely show come fight night December 3rd. I have a great relationship with Star Boxing and I am looking forward to putting on another great performance for all those in attendance at the Manhattan Center.”
Next to the podium was Quillin. Before addressing the audience Quillin took the time to first show all those in attendance that he is in fighting shape with still a month to go before fight night.

“I want to first and foremost thank Joe and Star Boxing for the opportunity to showcase my skills on his upcoming card,” stated Quillin. “I am just so happy to be back and to be returning on such a great card. I am focused to restarting my quest to become middleweight champion of the world as you will witness with my fight on December 3rd.”

Last to address the media was Arnaoutis.

“I want to thank you all for coming, and I want to thank Joe and Star Boxing for this opportunity to not only be fighting in this great city of New York, but for a chance to regain my USBA championship,” said Arnaoutis. “I am very focused right now. I couldn’t’ be happier with my team around me. I have a great manager in Jimmy Hartofilis, great promoter in Star Boxing, and I am extremely happy with my new trainer Ray Mcline. I am expecting a very tough fight on December 3rd but I am very confident that I am going to put on a very exciting fight and come out victorious. I am looking forward to returning the top of my division and it all starts on December 3rd.”

STAR BOXING
This VIP evening of boxing and entertainment, hosted by various celebrities, will feature special entertainment and top boxing. Larry Flynt’s Hustler Honeys will serve as ring card girls, hostesses at all VIP dinner tables and will be entertaining late into the evening at the official after-fight-party to be held at the Hustler Club 641 W. 51st street in Manhattan.

Hustler Boxing is being presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in association with Stonecutter Event Promotions, Inc. A complete list of the undercard will be announced shortly. The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center is located at 311 West 34th Street New York, NY (between 8th and 9th Ave.). Tickets are priced at $202, $152, $102, $52 with VIP tables of ten also available. Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE: (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000043631 483D1CC) or calling the Star Boxing office at 718 823-2000.

PUBLIC INVITED!

MGM GRAND ARRIVALS

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FIGHT WEEK BEGINS THIS TUESDAY! NOVEMBER 10

MGM GRAND FRONT LOBBY PORTE COCHERE

PACQUIAO - 11:00 A.M. PT / COTTO - 12:30 P.M. PT

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (November 8, 2009) – This Tuesday! November 10, boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound king of the ring and the box office and the reigning Fighter of the Year, MANNY “PacMan” PACQUIAO, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion MIGUEL COTTO, will make their MGM Grand Arrivals, officially kicking off Fight Week for Fire Power — their sold out welterweight championship mega fight. Pacquiao and Cotto will arrive at the MGM Grand’s Front Lobby Porte Cochere at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. PT, respectively. The event is open to the public and the media.

Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds. Defending WBO welterweight champion Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico, has held a world title every year since 2004.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association MP Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions, MGM Grand and Tecate, FIRE POWER: COTTO vs. PACQUIAO, will take place, Saturday, November 14, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. For Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight week updates, log on to www.pacmancotto.com, www.hbo.com or www.toprank.com.

HBO’s® fast-moving reality series “24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto” returns with the premiere of the finale This Friday! Nov. 13 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. HBO will replay episodes No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 consecutively prior to the premiere of episode No. 4. The replays begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nov. 13. Episodes Nos. 1-3 are also available on HBO ON DEMAND.

Seven of the MGM MIRAGE properties along The Strip will host closed circuit viewing in conjunction with Pacquiao vs. Cotto. The resorts include MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, Luxor, Circus Circus and Excalibur. Remaining tickets for the closed circuit telecast at all venues are priced at $50, not including applicable service charges and handling fees. All seats will be general admission and will be available at each individual property’s box office outlets and at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, or visit www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to 20 per person.

***Haye beats Valuev to clinch WBA Heavyweight Title – 40.5 % peak market share on German TV***

David Haye is the new WBA Heavyweight Champion after clinching a points victory over Nikolai Valuev. Fighting in front of a sell-out crowd of 8,000 fans in Nuremberg, Haye was ahead 116-112 on two cards, with the third judge ruling the contest a 114-114 draw. The clash drew a sensational peak market share of 40,5 percent (8,4 million viewers) on German free-to-air giant ARD. “It’s a dream come true,” Haye enthused afterwards. “I’ve fought the biggest heavyweight champion of all time and caught him with big shots. My speed was key tonight. He has a granite chin and took my punches. I’m a guy who says what he thinks and sometimes that upsets people but I’m full of respect for Valuev, he showed he can take some big shots.”

And he added: “The title means everything to me. From when I was a baby I said I would be the heavyweight champion of the world. People doubt my skills, people know I’m a puncher, a brawler but I’ve got skills when I have to. It wasn’t as smooth as I made out but I did enough to win and that’s all I care about.”

The Russian Giant was disappointed after his second defeat in 53 fights. “The fight reminded me of a marathon,” he said. “I had to run and chase him down all the time. For me it was more like a track and field competition. I had problems hitting him, he was very fast. I think the 12th round also made the difference.”

In the final round, Haye wobbled his opponent with a huge left uppercut. Throughout the entire 12 rounds, he had used his speed to stay out of trouble while launching occasional and well-timed attacks. “The plan was to make Nikolai miss and it worked,” Adam Booth said. “David stuck to the game plan well and fought a great fight.”

Alexander Zimin called the contest “a strange one”. He said: “There was a lot of running. David was very fast and he seemed to get even faster in the last six rounds. Nikolai did not what we had trained for. His attacks were not executed well. I don´t really know what I can say about this fight – it was strange.”

Wilfried Sauerland congratulated Haye on a strong performance. “It was a very tactical fight and David´s tactics prevailed. He was running around for 2:50 in every round and then landed two punches. He has obviously watched the Holyfield fight and learned from it. He deserved to win, it was a strong performance. But I have no doubts that Nikolai will bounce back.”

Next up for David Haye is the mandatory defence against John Ruiz, who scored a seventh-round TKO victory over Adnan Serin. “Ruiz is a strong fighter, but I will knock him out,” Haye predicted.

Chris Meyer, General Manager of Team Sauerland, is looking forward to working with Team Haye. “Congratulations to David for a great fight,” Meyer said. “The cooperation with David and Adam has been exceptionally good and we look forward to working with Hayemaker during the next couple of fights.”

Also on the undercard, Scandinavian heavyweight hopeful Robert Helenius stopped Taras Bidenko, who retired after the third round. Cruiserweight star Alexander Frenkel stopped former champion Kelvin Davis in the first round. Gifted Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev also clinched a points victory over Gbenga Oloukun.

DAWSON-JOHNSON, ANGULO-YORGEY

FINAL WEIGHTS

Saturday, November 7, at Hartford’s XL Center

Live on HBO World Championship Boxing

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HARTFORD, Conn., (Nov. 6, 2009) – Final weights for Title Night in Hartford:

12-Round WBC Interim / IBO Light Heavyweight Championship

Chad Dawson, New Haven, Conn. (28-0, 17 KOs): 175 pounds vs. Glen Johnson, Miami, Fla. (49-12-2, 33 KOs) 173 1/2 pounds

12-Round WBO Interim Junior Middleweight World Championship

Alfredo Angulo, Mexicali, Mexico (16-1, 13 KOs) 153 1/2 pounds vs. Harry Joe Yorgey, Bridgeport, Pa. (22-0-1, 10 KOs) 153 1/4 pounds

The other undercard fighter weights:

8/10 Round Welterweights

Orlando Lora: 148 pounds vs.

Octavio Navarez: 152 3/4 pounds

8-Round Bantanweights

Chris Avalos: 118 pounds vs.

Robert Daluz: 121 1/2 pounds

6-Round Middleweights

Michael Oliveira: 160 pounds vs.

Francisco Osorio: 160 pounds

10-Round Middleweights

Tyrone Brunson: 157 pounds vs.

Jose Medina: 157.5 pounds

4-Round Heavyweights

Emad Ali: 207 pounds

Kelsey Arnold: 241 pounds

The spectacular night of boxing will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, from the XL Center in Hartford, Conn

Remaining tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, and $35, (plus any applicable fees and surcharges), can be purchased at the XL Center box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.xlcenter.com.

Powell-Mesquita Headlines

“The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” 3-day boxing spectacular Dec. 11-13 at the Paris Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6, 2009) – A unique United States versus The World pro boxing show that features team scoring competition, showcasing sons of four former world champions, will be held Dec. 12 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino as part of a spectacular “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion that weekend at the same venue.

IBF No. 6 rated junior middleweight Sechew “Iron Horse” Powell (25-2, 15 KOs), fighting out Brooklyn, takes on Brazilian knockout artist Antonio “Mesquitinha Nejo” Mesquita (35-1, 27 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

The “World’s Greatest Ever Boxing Show,” presented by The World Greatest Ever in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing, is part of a three-day boxing spectacular, Dec. 11-13 at The Paris, climaxing with “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” awards dinner the night following the boxing show.

“We’re excited to be presenting a show not only featuring sons of four former world champions, but past Olympians and other amateur stars who all seem destined for greatness in pro boxing,” Chris Heverin, President of Greatest Ever Enterprises, said. “The debate on the Greatest Ever Boxers has been fierce to date and we fully expected the competition in the ring to be equally fierce. Seminole Warrior Boxing has done a great job putting this stellar card together. We currently have a 10-part TV series in production that will air in TV markets worldwide. This entertaining boxing show will play a significant part in it and many of the legends being honored will be attending the show.”

Former world champions and nominees in “The World’s Greatest Boxer” promotion, Aaron “The Hawk” Pryor and Jeff “Marrickville Mauler” Fenech, are Team Captains for the US and World, respectively.

Junior middleweight Ronald “The Chosen One” Hearns (22-1, 17 KOs), son of the great 8-time world champion Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, faces Mexican veteran Victor Hugo “Magnifico” Correa (11-4, 6 KOs) in an 8-round bout.

Pryor’s son, super middleweight Aaron Pryor, Jr. (12-2, 9 KOs), meets Canadian import Jason “Friday The 13th” Douglas (7-1, 3 KOs), while 5-time African amateur champion, undefeated Ugandan lightweight Sharif “The Lion” Bogere (12-0, 7 KOs), squares-off against former Texas State titlist Adam Hernandez (14-7-2, 5 KOs), in a pair of 8-round matches.

Highly-regarded junior middleweight prospect — St. Thomas’ unbeaten John Jackson (4-0, 4 KOs), son of former world champion Julian Jackson – puts his perfect record on the line against dangerous Jesus Vallejo (3-1, 3 KOs) in one of four 6-rounders on the card. Also fighting on the undercard is Elijah McCall (4-0-1, 4 KOs), son of former world heavyweight champ Oliver McCall, will be tested by Puerto Rican heavyweight Ruben Rivera (2-2, 1 KO).

In a risky and extremely rare match-up of top prospects, 2004 Cuban Olympian Luis Franco (2-0, 2 KOs) throws-down with Efrain Esquivivias (6-0, 4 KOs), 2006 National Golden Gloves Tournament gold medalist, in a battle of unbeaten featherweights. Two-time US National super heavyweight champion Mike Hunter, Jr., the popular son of the late NABF heavyweight champion Mike “The Bounty” Hunter, makes his much-anticipated pro debut versus Mexican heavyweight Alvaro Morales (3-6-5).

All fights and fighters are subject to change. Doors open at 7 PM/PT, first bout at 8 PM/PT.

Nicolai Valuev (50-1, 34 KOs), WBA Champion, St. Petersburg, Russia 314.6 LBS.

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David Haye (22-1, 21 KOs), Challenger, London, England 216.7 LBS.

PACQUIAO VS COTTO “FIRE POWERS” WAY THROUGH

CLOSED CIRCUIT SEATING IN LAS VEGAS

Limited Closed Circuit Tickets Still Available For November 14 Mega-Fight

LAS VEGAS (November 4, 2009) - Due to the official sell out of the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the November 14 Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto “FIRE POWER” mega-fight, tickets for closed circuit seating are not far behind and moving briskly as fans head to Las Vegas in droves to be part of boxing’s big fight finale of 2009.

Limited seating is still available at all locations including MGM Grand Premier Ballroom, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, The Mirage, Excalibur, Monte Carlo and Circus Circus. Tickets for the closed circuit telecast are priced at $50, not including handling fees. All seats are general admission and are on sale now at MGM Grand box office, by phone with a major credit card at (800) 929-1111 or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines, has won six world titles in as many different weight divisions ranging from 112 to 140 pounds. Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs), from Caguas, Puerto Rico has held a world title every year since 2004.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions, MGM Grand and Tecate, Firepower: Pacquiao vs. Cotto will take place Saturday, November 14 at the sold out MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be produced and distributed Live on HBO Pay-Per-View®, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

HBO’s® fast-moving reality series “24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto” returns with an all new episode This Saturday! November 7 at9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. The four-episode series chronicles the preparations and back stories of both fighters as they train for their November 14 pay-per-view showdown. Episodes one and two are available on HBO ON DEMAND®.

‘REAL CHAMPIONS’

PAUL WILLIAMS VS. SERGIO MARTINEZ

CHRIS ARREOLA BACK IN ACTION
DEC. 5 IN ATLANTIC CITY ON HBO

Los Angeles, CA (November 5, 2009) – What do a pair of fearless world champions do - one who is the most feared fighter and the other most avoided - when no other fighter is willing to get into the ring with them? They fight each other.

On Saturday night, December 5th, Paul “The Punisher” Williams (37-1, 27 KO), the “Most Feared Fighter in the World” will step into the ring at the Boardwalk Hall Ballroom in Atlantic City in a scheduled 12-round middleweight Bout against Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (44-1-2, 24 KO).

Goossen Tutor Promotions and Caesars Atlantic City in association with DiBella Entertainment are presenting this main event bout of an HBO World Championship Boxing telecast. Heavyweight contender Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola will open HBO’s broadcast at 10pm ET/7pm PT, as he will see his first action since his courageous losing effort at the hands of WBC heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko back in late September at a sold-out Staples Center in Los Angeles.

“Caesars Atlantic City is thrilled to be a part of a fight card teeming with explosive potential and match ups that promise to deliver action packed bouts,” says Joe Domenico, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Atlantic City. “Fighters like Chris Arreola and Paul Williams are tailor made for fight fans in Atlantic City who appreciate knockout power and gritty competitors.”

The 28-year old Williams, born in Aiken, SC, living in Augusta, GA, and training in Washington, DC, started his World Championship rein in 2007 by defeating Antonio Margarito for his Welterweight Championship. Not finding many 147-pound names willing to get inside the ring with him, Williams moved up to the Super Welterweight division to win the interim WBO Super Welterweight Championship against tough and talented World Champion Verno Phillips.

Again, saddled with few willing challengers at his new weight, Williams expanded his possibilities by entering the middleweight ranks last April and taking on one of the toughest challenges for any 160-pounder, much less a natural welterweight like himself, former World Champion and 2-time Shane Mosley conqueror, Ronald “Winky” Wright.

It was a superb winning performance, establishing Williams as a modern day Henry Armstrong willing to take on the toughest challenges in a multitude of weight divisions.

“This is why Paul has earned his reputation as the most feared fighter in the world today,” said Williams’ promoter, Dan Goossen.

The rangy 6-2 southpaw, who has WBO world titles at 147 (twice) and 154 pounds, was raring to get inside the ring with WBC/WBO Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik in Atlantic City – unfortunately the originally-scheduled October 3rd as well as the subsequently rescheduled December 5th bout never happened – Pavlik pulling out of both before Williams could grab those belts.

Enter WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sergio Martinez.

“Pavlik had separation anxiety I guess,” said Williams. “He didn’t want his belts taken away from him. I’ll get them eventually.

“I salute Sergio Martinez for carrying himself like the champion he is to get in the ring with me and enable me to keep the December 5th date so that I can show my fans in Atlantic City what “The Punisher” is all about up close and personal. Unfortunately for Martinez, he is going to absorb the punishment I planned for Pavlik.”

Martinez is a 34-year old, 5-11 southpaw from Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain via Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina. A 12-year pro, he was undefeated in 16 fights before sustaining his only loss at the hands of Antonio Margarito almost ten years ago. He won his next 28 fights – culminated by an eighth-round stoppage of Alex Bunema to claim the Interim WBC Light Middleweight title in October of last year.

“This is the challenge I’ve been struggling to get. Now it’s up to me to show the World what I have,” said Martinez.

Martinez put the boxing world on notice that he was a fighter to be reckoned with when he defended his title against former IBF titleholder Kermit Cintron and retained the belt via majority draw in a bout that most observers thought he won.

“I know I can beat Williams and believe me, I’ll be ready to do just that.”

“He hasn’t been waiting quite as long as Paul Williams, but after his performances against Bunema and Kermit no one has wanted any part of this kid,” said Lou DiBella, promoter of Martinez, who will move up to middleweight to face Williams. “We’re grateful that we are getting this opportunity in such a huge forum to show what this kid can do.

“Here you have two of the very best fighters at their weight showing why they’re the very best because they are not reluctant to take on any challenge.”

According to his promoter, Dan Goossen, Williams, who has been featured primarily in shows in California and Las Vegas, may become a familiar face in Atlantic City.

“Paul Williams is an east coast fighter that will become a staple in Atlantic City,” Goossen, asserted. “He’s been training out of Washington, DC for years and his offensive-minded style and knockout power is what the fans want to see in their favorite fighters.”

“Sergio Martinez is a tough fight. There’s a reason other champions have been reluctant to fight him.”

Tickets for the Williams-Martinez bout are priced at $300, $200, $100 and $50 and can be purchased starting Saturday at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com.