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Former world heavyweight boxing champion, American Mike Tyson, announced his visit to Jordan to attend the Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Week, which will be held from October 27 to 30.
In a post on his Instagram account, he said that his visit will include the ancient city of Petra, noting that it is a historical place he has always wanted to see up close, and expressing his anticipation to visit the Kingdom and meet its people.
The week is held with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board.
The week's events will culminate in the "DF: UNCAGED" fight night, which will take place on Friday, 30
October, at the Roman Amphitheater in Amman, with the participation of Jordanian and international fighters, and the attendance of a number of sports stars and prominent figures.
The organizers confirmed that the week aims to strengthen Jordan's presence as a destination for sports tourism and hosting international events, and to link competitions with promoting the Kingdom's tourist and archaeological sites and cultural experiences.
They explained that hosting international stars and guests contributes to conveying the image of Jordan, the diversity of its destinations, and the hospitality of its people to a global audience, through media coverage and content shared by guests with their followers, encouraging them to visit the Kingdom.
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