Thursday, April 1, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Tecate, cerveza con carácter, invites fans to witness the much-anticipated face-off between boxing legendary rivals Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) vs. Roy “The Terminator” Jones Jr.  (54-5, 40 KOs) on Saturday, April 3, 2010. The event will be broadcast live on Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

For those fans 21 and older that have been waiting nearly two decades for this rematch, Tecate is offering a $20 Pay-Per-View mail-in rebate. This is available with the purchase of a Tecate or Tecate Light 12- or 18-pack and is only valid in Ariz., Calif., Colo., Nev., and N.M.

Additionally, when adult guests check in at the Mandalay Bay they will receive a coupon good for a discount on a Tecate product at selected restaurants or bars within the venue.  Local Las Vegas residents will also have an opportunity to attend the fight through a retail promotion available at local supermarkets.

“It takes carácter to face an opponent again after 17 years to prove who has the boldness and talent to be number one. Our consumers can relate to the tenacity and strength of these boxers, which is why we’re honored to be the main sponsors of this bout,” stated Felix Palau, vice president of marketing for Tecate. “This is part of our ongoing support of the sport and commitment to celebrating the hard work and perseverance of consumers.”