MERCER VS ROSSY
Macau’s first major heavyweight title fight takes place at The Venetian Arena on January 26. In a match billed as ‘The Clash of the Titans’, boxing’s heavyweight champ Derric Rossy will square off against contender Ray Mercer. They’ll be fighting for three championships – those of the North American Boxing Organization, World Boxing Foundation and World Boxing Council. Rossy, 27, has 17 wins, 10 KOs and 1 loss to his name. Mercer, 46, has 35 wins, 26 KOs, 6 losses and 1 draw. The two will meet at 7:30pm at The Arena. Tickets range from MOP$1,500 to MOP$200 and can be obtained by calling +853 2882 8818 or visiting www.venetianmacaotickets.com.
What: Heavyweight Title Fight When: January 26 Where: The Venetian Arena, Macau How much: MOP$1,500, MOP$900, MOP$600, MOP$200 Enquiries: www.venetianmacaotickets.com

HIKE FOR THE FUTURE
The 2008 version of the annual hike for green power awareness, now in its 15th year, will take place on March 1, but entries close on January 25 for a maximum of 3,000 participants.
Courses are 50km, 25km and 10km circuits along the HK Trail. The entry fee is by donation, with the minimum for individuals and teams (3-4 persons) hiking the 50 and 25km circuits being $1,200 per person. For the 10km circuit, the minimum donation is $800. Full-time students can enter any course for $700. Last year’s drive saw 3,000 hikers raise more than $3 million to be used in developing environmental education in schools and the wider community. Since its inception, the event has raised over $26 million. Head to the website to download an entry form.
What: Green Power Hike When: March 1 Where: HK Trail How much: (min) $1,200, $800 Enquiries: www.greenpower.org.hk

RALEIGH RACE
Be you an expert mountaineer or casual hiker, there is something to test your chops this March with the Raleigh International Mountain Marathon (RIMM). In 2008, the annual overnight mountaineering fundraiser will be turning its focus to overseas and local youth development projects organized by RIMM. On March 15-16, several courses ranging 50-60km for the ‘elite’ class to 25-30km in the ‘country walk explorer’ class will start from an undisclosed location, to prevent potential pre-routing cheaters. The ‘elite’ category requires proof of serious experience, check the website for details, otherwise any team of 2 men, 2 women, or 1 of each can enter any category. The easiest routes allow teams of 2-4. Company teams can only enter the ‘country walk’ category but can also compete in the Corporate Cup. The application fee is $200 per person, with a minimum fundraising target for each person being $1000 ($500 for students). Entry is $8800 per corporate team. Application closes January 13.
What: Raleigh International Mountain Marathon When: March 15-16 Where: tba March 12 How much: $200 Enquiries: www.rimm.hk