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2001 World Pool Championship - Lisa Tells Earl 'Win or else!'Earl, who made it through to the semi-finals last year where he lost in sensational style to Ismael Paez, will start as betting favourite and will certainly be the man to beat in Cardiff. Commented Earl, " I am honoured to be participating in the 2001 World Championship in Wales. This is the one to win; it is a well organised and professionally run event and with $65.000 going to the winner, it is the best paid. " The playing conditions are perfect and the match table combination of Brunswick and Simonis will be a big advantage to me as most of my career wins have been on this equipment. " It's going to be tough though, because the best players in the world will be shooting for the same goal. " The third place finish in 2000 has been a monkey on my back or the one that got away. I should have won then and I plan to make amends in July. Besides, my wife Lisa has ordered me to! " I'm looking forward to this wonderful event and the fans in Cardiff who make the World Championship so special. Let's get ready to rumble because I'm ready! " In 2000, Strickland beat Edwin Montal, Leonardo Andam, Raj Hundal, Johl Younger, Tony Drago, Mario Lannoye, Kevin Smith, Akikumo Toshikawa and Rodolfo Luat en route to the semi-finals. At 9-2 against, Strickland is the betting favourite and not without good reason. Commented Nick O'Hanlon of Stan James; " We like Earl big time. He is the ultimate competitor and his big match temperament is right on the edge which is perfect. I think last year's semi-final defeat was a bit of a fluke so I'm tipping him to go all the way in July." With a prize-fund of US$300,000, the World Pool Championship is the richest pool tournament in the world. Tables for the World Championship are provided by Brunswick, cloth by Simonis and balls by Saluc. For further details contact luke.riches@matchroom.com on 07785 395 688 / 01708 782212 |
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