2 time World 9 ball champion is at a disadvantage? I don’t think so. Although I expect Me. Filler will claim another World Championship soon, giving him 2.
Fedor's resume at the most elite events doesn't compare to that of Josh, who has each of a World 9ball, a World 8ball, 3 China Opens a US Open 9ball, and a World Games gold medal. In these same events, Fedor has 2 World 9ball titles and a US Open 9ball.
Obviously, this match would be fairly close, but on paper, Filler brings slightly better credentials to the table. in rotation pool games.