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Fu Finishes First at International Challenge of Champions

Published: August 15, 2008

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Fu Finishes First at International Challenge of Champions
by Tom Martin
Just like his compatriots at home in China, Beijing-native Jian-Bo Fu defeated Philippine billiard phenom Dennis Orcollo in straight sets to take home the $50,000 top prize at the 18th Annual International Challenge of Champions.
The televised portion of this two-day, made-for-TV event began Thursday afternoon, with [...]


International Challenge of Champions Kicks off August 13

Published: August 13, 2008

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International Challenge of Champions Kicks off August 13
Pocket billiards champions from around the world will go head-to-head in the Eighteenth Annual International Challenge of Champions. The winner-takes-all, $50,000 event will be held August 13-14 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
The Challenge of Champions is widely considered the toughest tournament to win in professional [...]


Sudden Death Finals Go to Feijen

Published: August 9, 2007

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Sudden Death Finals Go to Feijen
by InsidePOOL Staff
The International Challenge of Champions crowned a new victor Thursday evening in Niels “The Terminator” Feijen, who triumphed over Lee Van Corteza in a thrilling sudden-death tiebreaker. Produced by Billiards International, Ltd., this two-day event awarded a stunning winner-takes-all first prize of $50,000.
In the first semifinal match of [...]


International Billiard Champions Clash

Published: August 9, 2007

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International Billiard Champions Clash
by InsidePOOL Staff
The first day of the 17th Annual International Challenge of Champions billiard tournament wrapped up with not one sudden-death playoff, an unusual occurrence. Hosted by the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, this event is presented by Billiards International, Ltd.
With the staggering winner-takes-all prize [...]


Efren Closes Day 1 of the International Challenge of Champions

Published: January 13, 2006

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Efren Closes Day 1 of the International Challenge of Champions
By InsidePOOL Staff
In the match of the evening between Efren The Magician Reyes and Nick Van Den Berg, Reyes triumphed 7-4 after his opponent hung the case 9 ball in the jaws of the pocket.
This match was o­ne of the best of the evening, [...]


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