EFREN REYES v Immonen $50,000 9-BALL 

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Did the Challenge of Champions change names or what happened to it. I can find no reference to it past 2016

@@rogerscottcathey They did change their name to "International Challenge of Champions".

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 : Thanks Ray👍

*Eric: A well-stated appreciation of this great man and the **_unprecedented_** extent of his all-around skills -- an appreciation shared by millions of players and spectators worldwide.*

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100% agree... that's why I study him, always calm and fluid.

This is an excellent comment that's quite spot-on. Interestingly, it actually applies to what everyone has experienced when they witness the skill of any top entertainment or visual artist, writer, actor, craftsperson, or athlete who is the best at what he/she does for a living. The good ones make it look so easy.

I imagine you have to start very young to be as good as Efren?

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He began playing at 5

As a Navy guy, I made the best Filipino friends shooting pool. I was raised with a table so I could usually hold my own.

Messi of pool

He’s actually closer to one in a billion

john noe : Efren gave Enemin the 1st rack when Efren forget to call his last ball. As Efren did that 2 times on the First rack. Efren on the 2nd rack gave Enemin a game again when he didn’t call his last ball in. Enemin is good. But in all reality. If Reyes wouldn’t of messed up not calling the shots on last pocket. I believe Efren would of taken Eminin the 1st and 2nd set. 👍👍🇺🇸🎱

Beautiful and perfectly expressed comment, Leo. Thanks for posting it.

Thanks for the positive and very apt comment, Angie.👌👍💪☺

Priceless experience

Glad you enjoyed it, Naveen. Thanks for the positive feedback. ~ Ray C.

Thanks for your sincere and well-expressed comment, Jonny. Glad you're enjoying the videos. *Click on the colored pool balls logo* to the immediate left of this reply, and you'll see 40 more of my billiards videos to chose from.

It's not uncommon in TV matches in many countries.. It's primarily related to players not benefitting by accidently lucking-in the nine, and then the rule of calling it has to -- in the interests of uniformity -- be extended to even very obvious shots on the nine itself. Tournament directors, promoters and sponsors have discretion for a moderate amount of specialized rules for their productions, as do regional tournament promoters and even certain leagues.

Thanks for your always positive and perceptive comments Triple Uga.

We love Efren BATA Reyes! GOAT!

He teaches how to play this sport. Have uou noticed in Efrens games in Tournaments, you can see the other players watching him. Because everytime he plays, We All learn something new.

Thank you for sending those kind words, Ronnie. I''m very pleased that you're enjoying them. Makes my time and archiving efforts worthwhile.

Millions of players around the world agree with you, Reynaldo

It's mystical!

Good attitude, Christiane. Nice to hear comments like this from new players.

That rule is not remotely uncommon in *TV matches* in many countries. It's primarily related to players not accidently lucking-in the nine, and then has to -- in the interests of fairness and *legal consistency* -- be extended to even *very obvious shots* on the nine itself. Tournament directors, promoters and sponsors have discretion for a moderate amount of specialized rules for their productions, as do regional tournament promoters and even certain leagues. Efren was at the pre-match players meeting for this tournament along with an English-fluent countryman who ensured that Efren completely understood every rule. As with all internationally respected pros, Mika has no *decency-deficit* in his character.

Maybe Mika would have gave it to him but he wasn't playing Mika. Lol

@@paullydon222 His opponent is Mika Immonen. He is actually one of the few European players that I actually like. In the end the rightful person won though.

@@RichardsWorld I commented before I realized tbe match with Mika was following the 1st match.

Right on bro. But Mike needed every game.

We agree !!! Thanks for posting this Norma. Glad you enjoyed it so.

Glad you liked this one too, Michael. *

Millions of players and fans, and hundreds of professional players from all countries would certainly agree about loving Efren. Efren has had the longest period of peak playing ability of any world-class player in pool history. And about the man himself: I've known Efren for more than 30 years and can personally tell you that he has no equal for a lifetime of being gentlemanly, fair, humble, and respectful of other pros and spectators always -- meanwhile playing with unearthly skill and the imagination and vision of a true genius. A humble genius -- that's a category of genius rarely seen in world history. Such a decent, wholesome man. A wonderful role model for young and older folks alike, and for emerging players everywhere. Pool players of all ages around the world (and millions of non-players too) all love Efren. His skills, sportsmanship and unmistakable human kindness dazzle everyone. He probably has inspired more players to begin playing our wonderful sport, than any player in recent history.

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 very well said sir

@@raycarltonbilliards5798 well said, love that he stays cool as a cucumber even in frustration. I know he has cussed many times in Tagalog which makes it funnier.

Glad you enjoyed it, Shiela. ~ Ray C.

Great and totally accurate comment, Santiago. Many millions of Efren fans -- *in every country around the world where pool is played* -- feel the same way. Thanks for sharing your sentiments about this very beloved man who is definitely a pool genius.

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Michael Jordan is the efren Reyes of basketball…

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I'm not saying he is best of al time but he is definitely in that conversation.....

Efren plays *_all cue sports disciplines at a world-class level_* He is the greatest *_all-around player_* in the 174-year history of professional pool , in my opinion. ~ Ray C.

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Glad you enjoyed it, JT. I know you'll equally enjoy many of these other ones of mine that feature plenty of great pool: *

Bo -- if you make your advanced skills *clearly obvious* as you unhesitatingly do, then no rational or *pool-wise* onlooker would think you're a hustler. The essential element (and moneymaking tool) of a seasoned "hustler" is to not reveal his/her true speed (ability level) until the "mark" (victim) and the wager, is ripe, and the stakes are sufficiently high. IOW, you can't possibly be there to empty the wallets of any player or player's backer. Only very naive room denizens would think you're a hustler of any kind.

Glad you're enjoying the experience, Elena. And your pride is well justified. ~ Ray C.

Amazing "BATA"

Milos: *A considerable percentage of the dislikes or adverse comments on almost all pool forums come from small-pocket fans* who personally don't like the pocket sizes used worldwide for 8-, 9-, and 10-ball games and tournaments And they have a perfect right to see things that way and to express their opinion, but a reasonable question to ask is *Why do some dislkers watch pool videos if they don't like the pocket sizes?* -- seems like a waste of their time. We all are partial to some things and not others -- that's probably why good restaurants offer so many choices on their menus. *Myself, I like any and all cue sports (including snooker, a wonderful game) and the champions who play any of them* .

Applies to life in general -- pressure reveals character.

the iceman wilted when he made a costly error in the sudden death match

Glad you enjoyed it, Andrew.

Agreed! It was a pleasure to watch

Steve Kurk you're absolutely right!!

You’re correct, Javan. Plenty of previous posters here have mentioned it, but it was a foul that no one in the arena caught -- not the ref, nor the commentators. In the heat of the moment even Reyes and Immonen didn't realize it. Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed what happened -- calling it out to the ref and he'd have been justified to do that. Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket. I personally asked Immonen about that foul, a year after the event was televised. He said that from the view he had, his eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket.

ray carlton More to the point, Efren definitely would have called the foul on himself if he had realized it

Mika won that rack anyway since Efren missed the 8 ball.

A very good thing indeed!

A very accurate and positive comment. Refreshing to hear sentiments like that. Tyvm.

I hear ya....I had the same problemo

User-dw: Winner breaking; alternate breaking; trailing player breaking; have been, are always will be, the dilemma for tournament producers when they're formatting a production . _The fairness of alternate breaking, the come-from-behind appeal of trailer-breaks, the ticket-sales appeal of watching a totally in-stroke champion running six-seven- eight -- even nine or ten racks made possible by a winner-breaks format_ . . . *these are always tough decisions for promoters and producers and TV directors*

Not me. If you want control of the table, you should have to take it and not give it up. Alt breaking lets players be more risky knowing they will gain control of the table soon again no matter what.

I thought 10-ball is a call pocket game not 9-ball?

@@planetX15 any game can be or can not be, its whether or not its stipulated in tournament rules that matters.i was woundering why he didnt call and concidered tiredness,but maybe you have a point with 9 ball not usually being a called pocket game.i only watch reyes as i like the guy and am not found of the mouthy yanks,so i cant really say if 9 or 10 ball is more popular with calling pockets.

Too much BS. Some players decided they needed to have agents. The fighting got so bad ESPN told them to grow up and stopped showing pool.

Welcome aboard, Joseph. Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the match. *

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I had to watch again to see how the ball moved, he hit it with his cue

yes he did, absolutely he can bank the 8 but he give the rack for mika.. fair enough

@@r.w.s4112 yea, that's what I think too, Efren was in the zone, I don't think he would miss the bank unless it was on purpose

Agradezco su agradable comentario, Alejandro, y estoy bastante contento de que esté viendo y disfrutando mis videos.

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That foul has been discussed hundreds of times here* by sharp-eyed viewers like yourself. It was a foul that no one caught that day -- not the ref, nor the commentators. In the heat of the moment even Reyes himself and Immonen didn't realize it. Believe me, Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed that 8 moving which would be his right to do *_Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket_* _ I personally asked Immonen about that foul a year after the event was televised_ From the partially obstructed view he had, he didn't see it, and like everyone else -- ref, commentators, all casino spectators -- his eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket

Certainly a foul by efren and the ref did not saw it, thats why efren gave that rack to Immonen😅

@@elmerigni4470 I've been in this sort of spot before. Nobody noticed my foul, but I just didn't feel right running out. Not really a conscious decision to throw the rack, but a feeling that just wouldn't let me make the money ball that time.

thegdoat1 😆😆😆 yep, how do these people get so good

Glad you enjoyed it, Juan Carlo. Thanks for the comment.

That was a foul that no one caught -- not the ref, nor the commentators. In the heat of the moment even Reyes and Immonen didn't realize it. Believe me, Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed that 8 moving which would be his right to do. Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket. I *personally asked Immonen* about that foul a year after the event was televised. From the view he had, and like everyone else -- ref, commentators, all casino spectators -- all eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket.

he won that rack..

Yes he fouled that's why he didn't try to win that rack. He gave it away.

Nothing to be concerned. Efren felt guilty (i think), and he missed on the 8. Ommonen won the rack anyway.

Efren knows it...and he missed 8 for its sake

That foul has been discussed hundreds of times here, by sharp-eyed viewers like yourself, Swoosh. It was a foul that no one caught that day -- not the ref, nor the commentators. *In the heat of the moment even Reyes himself and Immonen didn't realize it* . Believe me, Immonen would have immediately called "foul" if he had noticed that 8 moving which would be his right to do Everyone's eyes (including the casino audience) were glued on the shot and the ball heading for the pocket. *I personally asked Immonen about that foul a year after the event was televised . From the partially obstructed view he had, he didn't see it, and like everyone else -- ref, commentators, all casino spectators -- his eyes were on the object ball heading towards the pocket* .

Wow, I completely missed this while watching this match. Somehow it seems like everyone else missed it too, the ref, crowd and even Mika. What's crazy is they you can even hear his stick hit the ball on the video. Shocked nobody noticed this.

correct. phewww at least mika won the rack