EFREN ?BATA?REYES NAMED CAPTAIN OF ASIA IN KINGS CUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 07 Sep 2015
Efren ?Bata? Reyes, the most successful and decorated player in the world has been named captain of Asia in the inaugural staging of the Kings Cup against the combined might of Europe and the USA from November 19 to the 21st in a classic event produced by the eminently successful Dragon Promotions and hosted by the award winning Resorts World Manila Casino & Hotel.
Dragon promotions announced that four players on each side will be selected to represent their continent and compete in 10-Ball.
Dragon Promotions executive producer of the historic event Charlie Williams said ?who could be better than the greatest player of all-time to lead Team Asia who is going to have an amazing supporting cast? The West (Europe & the USA) will have their hands full.?
Reyes himself said "Being named captain of Asia is a big responsibility. But I know our Team Asia players are all really good, so it's going to be a joint effort.?
Regarded as the most popular and likable player by his colleagues in pool. Reyes explained what it's like to be playing in front of his home crowd pointing out "It's always more pressure at home. The fans expect so much of me. Anything can happen because all the other players want to beat me in front of the world. I have a target on my back and I know it."
Reyes? credentials are unmatched by any player in Asia. A true master of all disciplines, he has won the World 9-Ball Championship, World Bank Pool, World One Pocket, US Open 9-Ball, and numerous Asian Games and SEA Games gold medals. Reyes has also won the biggest prize money tournaments in cue sports history including the Million Dollar Tokyo Open and the World 8-Ball Open which paid $500,000 to him. He has also excelled in team play and won such events as the World Mixed Doubles and World Cup of Pool. He is widely regarded by other professionals as the greatest genius that the sport of billiards has ever seen.
The Queens Cup was telecast worldwide and exceeded ratings expectations with many predicting that the Kings Cup is going to be a gigantic hit as it touches upon the rivalry between the East and the West.
Well known TV commentator Bob Guerrero referred to the Kings Cup as ? a great concept. East and West are very closely matched in the world of pool, which is not common in other sports. It will be great to see how the hemispheres collide on the table. For sure the games will be very competitive."
The format of the Kings Cup will follow in the footsteps of the successful Queens Cup. Teams will play in versatile styles including singles, doubles, triples, and quadruples each of the 3 days of the men's competition. All matches will play 10-Ball.
The first member of Team West will be announced this week.
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