2003 World Pool Championship, was it MR produced?

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I was watching this WC match from 2003 between Reyes and Archer. It was on Sky sports, had a huge arena, a huge crowd, good commentary for TV, etc. Was this produced by MR? It really seems like we lost 15-20 years before MR got pool back in a good state for TV the past couple of years.
 
Matchroom acquired the rights to the World 9-Ball Championship in perpetuity in 2020. At that time their news release said "Matchroom Pool previously staged the World 9-Ball Championship from 1999 to 2008." But no such men's event was held in 2008. The Doha 10 years started in 2010, without Matchroom.
 
I was fortunate enough to attend the Matchroom-produced World 9-Ball Championship twice, 2000 and 2002. It was held at a large arena in Cardiff, Wales. The Championships were won by Chao Fong-Pang and Earl Strickland respectively. In 2000 I checked into my hotel -- a short walk from the arena -- and turned on the TV as I was unpacking. The tournament was on the TV as shown above. It was the first time I had seen the remaining balls displayed like that and I think it was the first time that I saw a pink 4 and the light brown 7.
 
iusedtoberich said:

I was watching this WC match from 2003 between Reyes and Archer. It was on Sky sports, had a huge arena, a huge crowd, good commentary for TV, etc. Was this produced by MR? It really seems like we lost 15-20 years before MR got pool back in a good state for TV the past couple of years.
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yes, it was MR. i think many of those iterations were round robin format which has its own problems. but in general they were great, especially the ones in manila and the one earl won
 
That year was the last time it was held at Cardiff, Wales. Before it went to taiwan.
Then in 2006 it went to the Philippines. It was a shame, when it left wales.after 4 years. Thay should have left it there.but im guessing, someone offered barry, a load of cash, to take it to another country. Interesting fact. The trophy was the old mosconi cup trophy. Now thats the snooker challenge of champions trophy. Another matchroom produced event.
 
Bob Jewett said:
I was fortunate enough to attend the Matchroom-produced World 9-Ball Championship twice, 2000 and 2002. It was held at a large arena in Cardiff, Wales. The Championships were won by Chao Fong-Pang and Earl Strickland respectively. In 2000 I checked into my hotel -- a short walk from the arena -- and turned on the TV as I was unpacking. The tournament was on the TV as shown above. It was the first time I had seen the remaining balls displayed like that and I think it was the first time that I saw a pink 4 and the light brown 7.
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Bob, i wish i could of gone, i was very young at the time. I watched it from 99.amazing to watch, pool was in a different era back then. As with now though. Many different winners.
 
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Cue Alchemist said:
Bob, i wish i could of gone, i was very young at the time. I watched it from 99.amazing to watch, pool was in a different era back then. As with now though. Many different winners.
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The two matches I remember most from those trips were Steve Davis coming back from 8-2 down against Efren to win (with some amazing shots) and the finals of the Chao vs. Ismael Paez (Morro) match. Everyone remarked on the stillness of Morro's follow-through. ;) Morro lost by the largest margin recorded for a WC final, 17-6.
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yes, it was MR. i think many of those iterations were round robin format which has its own problems. ...
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The format I saw was round robin in groups of eight with four advancing to the knockout. One year there were irregular betting patterns when a top pro had already cinched advancement and a lot of money was bet on his final RR opponent to win. There was an upset. :eek:

Here is the Reyes/Davis match:


"The greatest comeback since Lazarus."
 
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Bob Jewett said:
The two matches I remember most from those trips were Steve Davis coming back from 8-2 down against Efren to win (with some amazing shots) and the finals of the Chao vs. Ismael Paez (Morro) match. Everyone remarked on the stillness of Morro's follow-through. ;) Morro lost by the largest margin recorded for a WC final, 17-6.

The format I saw was round robin in groups of eight with four advancing to the knockout. One year there were irregular betting patterns when a top pro had already cinched advancement and a lot of money was bet on his final RR opponent to win. There was an upset. :eek:

Here is the Reyes/Davis match:


"The greatest comeback since Lazarus."
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Bob, did you see the semis match between strickland and morro? I think he was something like 8 - 3 down. That was also, some comeback to reach the final.
 
Cue Alchemist said:
Bob, did you see the semis match between strickland and morro? I think he was something like 8 - 3 down. That was also, some comeback to reach the final.
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I think I watched every knockout match on the TV table. I don't remember the Earl/Morro match.
 
Bob Jewett said:
I think I watched every knockout match on the TV table. I don't remember the Earl/Morro match.
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I remember it well, long time ago now. It is on youtube, but its a crappy picture. Before watching that match. Through that whole event before, he played Chao, i thought it was going to be Corey's year.
 
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