DEFENDING champions Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante crashed out in a huge shock on the third day of the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool.
ENGLAND survived a major scare on the second day of the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool.
DEFENDING champions Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante comfortably advanced into the last 16 of the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool
THE 2010 Championship League Darts begins on Tuesday, as eight of the world's top players battle for £200,000 in prize money in the internet-streamed tournament.
FRANCISCO Bustamante hopes he and Efren Reyes can claim the World Cup of Pool title for a third time.
Defending champion Shaun Murphy got his 2010 PartyCasino.com Premier League campaign off to a fantastic site as he got the better of Ding Junhui by a convincing 5-1 scoreline.
BODOG, the largest online betting brand in the world*, have been confirmed as the new title sponsors of the Bodog.com World Grand Prix darts championship.
Rankings boost for European champion Audley
Audley Harrison has moved closer to a World Heavyweight title shot after moving up to 15th in the latest WBC rankings.
The 38 year-old vacated the European title he won against Michael Sprott in April at Alexandra Palace in London in June to pave the way for a massive title fight when he returns from injury in October.
The 2000 Olympic gold medallist underwent surgery for a torn Pectoralis muscle after the Sprott fight and says he will be fully fit in the autumn, and his significant rise up the rankings means a potential bout with David Haye is on the cards.
“This makes a World title shot very much a reality and the dream is within reach now,” said Harrison. “It’s been a long road and an interesting journey but I'm focused on getting the job done and securing my destiny and becoming Heavyweight Champion of the World.”
Harrison’s career has always divided the boxing world but there is no doubting that the Londoner now living in Las Vegas is a box office draw and his promoters Matchroom Sport say there are a number of possibilities for Audley’s next bout.
“Everyone knows just what Audley Harrison brings to the table and the new rankings give him the credibility to get that shot,” said Eddie Hearn, Harrison’s promoter. “We are looking at a number of options right now and we hope to make an announcement in the next two weeks with regards his next fight.”
Date posted: July 15, 2010
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