MARK CUBAN, HDNet TO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE HDNet FightsPress Conference to Announce New Venture Set for Wednesday, September 12
DALLAS, TEXAS— Mark Cuban and HDNet will officially announce their newest sports venture, HDNet Fights, this Wednesday, September 12th, 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 am CT, at the American Airlines Center (South, Outdoor Plaza) in Dallas.
Mr. Cuban, Guy Metzger and future fight participants, will be in attendance to announce the details of this new venture and will also be available for one-on-one interviews.
A Media Conference Call has also been set immediately following the live press conference at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT. Details after the Media Conf. Facts.
WHAT:
Mark Cuban to officially announce HDNet Fights. Announcement will also include information for the first scheduled fight at the American Airlines Center.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Press Conference at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. CT
WHERE:
American Airlines Center
Dallas, Texas
South Plaza, outdoors (below giant video wall)
WHO:
Mark Cuban and Guy Metzger to make official announcement.
Other important participants will attend including Main Event fighters for inaugural match at the AAC.
MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL (After Media Conference in Dallas)
Media Conference Call…Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT
Call In Number: 888-346-3659
Request: HDNet Fights Conference Call
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