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October 11–17, 2012 Central West Photo News
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Tyson says he wanted fair fight in NZ WELLINGTON Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is questioning the justice of his ban from New Zealand, saying he wanted a fair fight. Tyson was due to appear at the Day of the Champions motivational speaking event in Auckland next month but his special visitor’s visa was cancelled only days after being issued because of his rape conviction. In London on a promotional visit this weekend, Tyson said the New Zealand people had wanted him to come. “I just wanted to go down there and just have a show,” Tyson told Associated Press. “Unfortunately that had to happen – it’s one of those things in life that happens. It’s life on life’s terms and everyone has to deal with that and those uncertainties. “If it was a fair organisation, a fair fight I would be there, but I got vetoed by the higher power.” Tyson served three years in prison for the 1991 rape of an 18-year-old woman in an Indianapolis hotel room. He insisted the negative experiences in his life had shaped his character. “Anything that I would have got away from, being in prison, having fights, biting (Evander) Holyfield; (the) lack of that, my life would be miserable,” Tyson said as he launched a new range of boxing gear. The promoter for Tyson’s visit, Max Markson, has said he plans to re-apply for Tyson’s visa. “We are still selling tickets. I still hope to bring him to New Zealand. I sincerely hope the New Zealand government will reconsider and allow him into the country.”
The Guest of honour Jason Robertson
21st Birthday party for Jason Robertson Photos by stePhen scott-RobeRtson Friends and family came together to celebrate Jason’s 21st birthday at the Peter Pocknall Hall, on Saturday, September 29. The theme for the night was “Las Vagas” with many of the guests looking fantastic. Some of the guests had travelled from Gosford, Sydney and all the way from the UK to help Jason celebrate his special day. Happy Birthday!
Annette and Ken Roberts, Sharon Tailby with Jason Robertson
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Rihanna has most likes on Facebook Lauren Clarke, Hannah Salisbury, Robyn Roberts and Kristy O’Brien
LOS ANGELES Rihanna has been crowned the most-likeable star on Facebook after overtaking Eminem in the popularity stakes. The rapper became the first person to reach 60 million ‘friends’ on the site in July, but as WENN went to press on Sunday, the Umbrella hitmaker had surpassed his total. The Bajan beauty boasted 61,617,468 likes, while Eminem was a close second with 61,269,210. Shakira is in third place with 54.8 million followers, Lady Gaga bags fourth place with 53.2 million and late singer Michael Jackson rounds out the top five celebrities on the site with 51.9 million fans.
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