HONG KONG, April 20, 2015 – now TV proudly announces exclusive TV rights to broadcast the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao live in HD.
This showdown is one of the most anticipated boxing events of recent times and takes place in Las Vegas on May 2 (May 3 in Hong Kong) between two of the best boxers in modern history. Mayweather is the undefeated WBC and WBA champion, while Pacquiao reigns as WBO welterweight world champion.
Ms. Loke Kheng Tham, PCCW’s Executive Vice President of Pay TV, said, “Being Hong Kong’s home of sports, now TV is very excited to present this mega-fight to the benefit of Hong Kong’s many boxing fans. The clash is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2015. In fact, fans have been yearning to see this bout battled out for many years. Our coverage further demonstrates now TV’s commitment to providing customers with the best events from the widest variety of sports content worldwide.”
Viewers can subscribe to a Mayweather vs Pacquiao event pass for HK$300* via our hotline or TV portal to watch the fight live on TV in HD. Subscribing to the event pass also enables viewers to enjoy action while on the move via a smart device using now Player. They can also relive their favorite moments using now TV’s Video-on-Demand service.
*Subscription to now TV’s HD service is required to watch the game in HD, other terms and conditions apply.
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About now TV
now TV is one of the world’s largest commercial deployments of IPTV and Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV provider. It is delivered by PCCW Media Limited, the multimedia and entertainment subsidiary of PCCW Limited. PCCW also holds interests in telecommunications, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.
now TV offers the widest range of local and international content on its platform in Hong Kong. Its quality self-produced content includes two news channels and a diverse line up of entertainment and infotainment programmes. This is complemented by leading Asian and international content and brands across news, entertainment, information and sports genres including the exclusive Barclays Premier League.
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now TV’s premium content can be accessed through linear TV channels, on-demand and via OTT companion apps while on the move. now TV can also be enjoyed on the eye devices provided by HKT, the telecommunications business of PCCW.
To learn more about now TV, please visit http://nowtv.now.com/.
About PCCW Limited
PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a Hong Kong-based company which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.
The Company holds a majority interest in HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider. HKT meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.
PCCW also owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong, which includes a highly successful IPTV operation, now TV. As the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW offers a range of innovative media content and services across four delivery platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.
Also wholly-owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Ivan Ho
PCCW
Tel: +852 2883 8747
Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com