There's some kid Wu, in Taiwan, that plays good 8 ball. Have you reached out to him?
Eric
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There's some kid Wu, in Taiwan, that plays good 8 ball. Have you reached out to him?
Eric
Darkside and Darren - you guys really have balls of steel to come up with this - kudos to you. Bugsy & Ronnie Alcano will most certainly jump on the challenge, Ronnie considers himself to be the best 8ball player.. Hope you guys can work it out.
Darren is going to PI for the WC 10 ball - could this match be played there? Lets hope it will happen:thumbup:
Darren is going to PI for the WC 10 ball - could this match be played there? Lets hope it will happen:thumbup:
Well, I don't know about our country bragging big but certainly in our country some bigger matches have taken place.
Actually though I think that the Philippines has the bragging rights of the world because they have a roster of players that will step up to plate all the time.
Perhaps you should consider taking your player and show on the road to them. I once read on here that they are willing to bet up to half a million dollars against any American. I would tend to think that includes any Brit as well.
I imagine if Darren wants to come here and play a round robin, 10-ball, one pocket, 8-ball, and 14.1 then he can get played for the 50 or possibly more.
As it stands you have chosen the least popular game amongst US Pros and asked them to travel around the world to play for high stakes. I personally don't see any one taking the challenge from the US side but I could be surprised.
Do you think that AZB is the best place to look for this type of Action? Certainly getting in touch with people like The Action Report would be better to get you lined up with the people with players and money to make such a game happen.
If Darren is the best 8 Ball player in the world why did he not snap off the IPT's $500,000 first prize?
Personally, I find this challenge to be a fool's errand. No matter who steps up to play it's gambling. Especially with alternate breaks. Most players don't want to fly around the world to flip a coin for $50,000. Not that they are looking for the nuts but they would rather not be the one who goes to the other guy's home court if the match is relatively even.
I will buy the feed though if I can.
Hey Eric
If you are referring to CC Wu-he now resides in and plays out of Singapore! Actually I'm sure you knew that and spaced it out.
Dyno-mite spent quite a bit of time over there in years past, in fact.
I am sure you really don't need that answered...but:
- The best player does not always win, or
- Today's Darren plays better than then's Darren.
Or any combo of either or...
lol
am not looking for the nuts
99% of my money matches have all been in america and philippines!! ranging from 1k-20k a man and more with side bets!!
2006 was my first year playing american style pool with the equipemt etc ipt was 8ball i was still learning the equipment and size of tables and the rules.. as before that i played on bar tables with marbles and small pockets and 7mm tips snooker style cue for around 13years..
my weakness was the break and working the cueball and my break is still not great especially against the likes of shane and co...
but alternate break on diamond table ill play anybody in world in the uk..
as thats where i can get staked the most..
yes ill still my matches in states and philippines but be for lot less!
but if the right game comes along and we like it then am sure we can come up with anything upto 50-100k esp 8ball... but if reyes,alcano,orcullo,wu,etc want to play they will have to come to england for that sort of cash as anywhere else i wouldnt beable to get staked for much
also we still want the return with hatch in may for 40k a man 10ball but wpa rules call shot!! if he doesnt want that game we will consider other offers ...
asking to play a match in uk is not too much to ask for when 99% of my games have been in different countries around the world!
if nobody takes it no problem ,u get nothing if u dont ask
regards
darren
am not looking for the nuts
99% of my money matches have all been in america and philippines!! ranging from 1k-20k a man and more with side bets!!
2006 was my first year playing american style pool with the equipemt etc ipt was 8ball i was still learning the equipment and size of tables and the rules.. as before that i played on bar tables with marbles and small pockets and 7mm tips snooker style cue for around 13years..
my weakness was the break and working the cueball and my break is still not great especially against the likes of shane and co...
but alternate break on diamond table ill play anybody in world in the uk..
as thats where i can get staked the most..
yes ill still my matches in states and philippines but be for lot less!
but if the right game comes along and we like it then am sure we can come up with anything upto 50-100k esp 8ball... but if reyes,alcano,orcullo,wu,etc want to play they will have to come to england for that sort of cash as anywhere else i wouldnt beable to get staked for much
also we still want the return with hatch in may for 40k a man 10ball but wpa rules call shot!! if he doesnt want that game we will consider other offers ...
asking to play a match in uk is not too much to ask for when 99% of my games have been in different countries around the world!
if nobody takes it no problem ,u get nothing if u dont ask
regards
darren
You're right...I did read that he moved to Singapore, just forgot.
Good luck to Daz on getting a game. I hope you stick it out and continue to leave it out in AZB; this place should get the word out nicely.
Eric
I have to say that I have enjoyed watching your rise in pool. I have many British friends and they all LOVE to gamble, more than Asians in my opinion. One of the best gambling games on the pool table I have enjoyed and continue to enjoy is Kill It. I am sure you are familiar with this game.
Your go for it attitude and willingness to mix it up wherever you go is really refreshing. Nothing wrong with that.
Congratulations on earning the sort of backing that is willing to put you in the box against all comers for the sort of money you have behind you. Not many players enjoy that status.
I hope you find your game. Your terms are fair and not slanted in the least in my opinion.
Personally, if you play Efren then I will have to bet against you. That man just comes alive for big money in a way that I have seen few people do. In fact, I am sure that if you can get Efren in the game then you stand to win quite a bit as most of the world will want to bet against you.
I would like to see you and Alex Pagulayan do this. I admire this young man's heart and determination as well.
Best to you Mr. Appleton. You can always be counted on to stir up something.
Yeah, Wu won the World 8-ball championship. I am not sure that in a long race like that Darren would like the firepower of Wu. The only saving grace is the alternate break format will stop Wu from putting a 10-pack on him. IMO alternate break saves Darren from being blown out of the water by someone like Wu, that particular rule might stop him from having to deal with Wu, that and the fact he must play it in England or he has no backing. It is kind of a safe offer, most of the Eastern players not only "don't" travel internationally to play events, they are under contract and sanctioning obligations that state they cannot.
It is like poking a caged tiger with a stick.
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Archer and Deuel would both be at worst even action IMO.
BTW who are you? Are you the money? because if you are then grow a set and go play Wu or Yang in Asia. Don't sit there and state "well this can only take place in England because.... the Taiwan players cannot play here in England!"
If you are not the money, and not the player, then you are just the mouthpiece. If you are the money then jump a plane, go to Singapore, and bring your $50,000 to leave with Wu. Perhaps you can get a nice venue to play in at the new Marina Sands Casino and be a small event near the grand opening.
You don't know the guy. If you did you certainly would'nt take it like that. Darkside is a nice and funny man... a bit sarcastic... but funny if you can understand him. He is the promoter of this challenge match and try to do a lot for the sport. This guy can also play a bit :wink:
I think that you know that the word is out. There is not going to be some surprise unknown player come out of the woodwork to challenge the "World's Number One" (your words) to a $50,000 match.
If this is the best you can do to arrange a game then I am afraid your promotional skills are a bit on the inadequate side.
Certainly Mr. Appleton knows who to contact if you don't to arrange a game if one can be arranged. In case you haven't been around long enough to know this let me tell you how it is, there is no money in pool. What you are offering is something that happens rarely and you want all the conditions to be your way. There are very few, possibly none, backers who will fly around the world to gamble on a pool match which is even at best.
If you truly just want to gamble then in a few more months you can take Mr. Appleton to the Derby City Classic and he can stay in action for nine days and nights and probably longer. However you must understand that as the World's Number One player Mr. Appleton will be expected to make fair games with those who aren't at his level. Just as Efren Reyes, the true world's number one player, does frequently.
Of course there is more talk. This is a discussion forum. Surely you didn't think that someone on this board was going to allow pride and ego to overcome sense and step up immediately on here to simply accept your "hoorah" challenge without working out the details.