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DISH Network Offers Trinidad Vs. Vargas Boxing

LITTLETON, Colo.--(BW SportsWire)--Nov. 24, 2000--EchoStar Communications Corporation announced today that DISH Network(TM) will offer TVKO's broadcast of the World Championship Unification fight between Felix ``Tito'' Trinidad and ``Ferocious'' Fernando Vargas on DISH-on-Demand pay-per-view, Saturday, Dec. 2.

DISH Network customers can tune to channel 455 to watch the fight LIVE from the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas for only $49.95. Both undefeated boxers are considered to be the top two 154-pound contenders in the world and among the best fighters pound-for-pound.

    TRINIDAD VS. VARGAS
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    Date: Saturday, Dec. 2
    Time: 9 p.m. EST (pre-show starts at 8 p.m. EST)
    Channel: 455 (456 in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands)
    Price: $49.95
    Ordering: Customers can order the boxing event via their remote
              control or Dial DISH-On-Demand 1-877/363-EVNT (3868).
              For Spanish language commentary, call 1-888/347-4333.