Philippines, 19 Mar 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


MATCHROOM MULTI SPORT ACQUIRES US OPEN 9 BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

PhilBoxing.com


Matchroom Multi Sport can announce that it has acquired full ownership of the US Open 9 Ball Championship in a ground-breaking move that is part of a long-term goal to take the event into the sports mainstream.

Barry Behrman had started the event in 1976 and had grown it over the decades into one of the most anticipated events in world pool and it now enters its 43rd year. Behrman passed away April 2016. His children continued the event in 2016 and 2017. Matchroom Chairman, Barry Hearn, recently signed an agreement with Behrman?s children, the heirs and executors of the Behrman estate.

Commented Barry Hearn, ?This is momentous news for pool and is going to be a major boost for the sport and the industry. We?re not here to mess about and everything we?ve done in the world of pool is to the highest standard, with the best money, the best players, best TV production and huge global TV coverage, including North American TV. That is what we?re bringing to the Open.?

Matchroom are looking to stage the next US Open in April 2019 at a major venue in Las Vegas which means that there will be no Open this year. The event would maintain it?s $1,000 entry fee although the long-term goal will be to reduce that figure down to zero. In addition, all living previous champions will be offered a spot with no entry fee applicable. The prize-fund would be set at a guaranteed $300,000, the biggest ever for the event.

Matchroom Sport have been promoting televised international pool since 1993 and their current catalogue consists of the World Pool Masters, the World Cup of Pool and the Mosconi Cup, the biggest pool tournament in the world. In addition, they also promoted the WPA World Pool Championship from 1999 to 2007.

Hearn continued, ?I?m very excited about this. The US Open has got a magnificent history with 28 different winners down the years. Some of the greatest names in the modern era will have their names etched on the new Barry Behrman Trophy which will be presented each year to the champion, alongside the traditional Green Jacket.

?We will make this the pool tournament which will be a must-see for every pool fan in the USA and beyond and we hope to bring new people to the game. It?s a big job and a lot of hard work but that?s what Matchroom do and we will be turning the fantastic US Open into the daddy of all pool tournaments!? he added.

?We know this is the best move for not only the US Open that our father produced for 40 consecutive years, but for American and international pool as a whole. Our late father?s dream was always to elevate pool and he accomplished this in his own right.? said Brady & Shannon, Behrman?s children.

?We are excited to turn the reigns over to Barry Hearn and his dedicated team at Matchroom to truly elevate the event. We will see our father?s legacy live on. We are looking forward to seeing all of the incredible fans and players from around the world in Vegas,? they concluded.

The format will be double elimination on a multi-table set up down to the last eight on the winners and losers sides. The final stages will feature the last 16 players in straight knock out on a single table in a huge arena. All matches will be races to 11 with the exception of the final.

Stand by for more announcements on the Open over the coming weeks and months as the countdown to the future of tournament pool gets underway.




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Filipino Teener Bernie Regalario Defeats World No.1 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz of Spain and Joshua Filler of Germany on Day 1 of the Premier League Pool
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • Sixers Get Back at Sixth in the East
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • Suarez wins Ms. Fitness Davao Bodybuilding contest
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • Why WBC traces big roots to Philippines
    By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • TIM TSZYU NOW FACES SEBASTIAN FUNDORA ON MARCH 30 AFTER KEITH THURMAN INJURY
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • More Olympic slots for ABAP?
    By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • Yokasta Valle: "I Will Make History for Costa Rica!"
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • RYAN: WE TRIED TO GET IT AT HER WEIGHT BUT SHE DIDN'T WANT IT
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • POPEYE RETURNS HOME: RICHIE RIVERA RETURNS IN FIGHT 4/6 AT MOHEGAN SUN
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • Toro Promotions to showcase heavyweight trio Undefeated Ukraine Olympian Tsotne Rogava to headline, plus Alexander Flores and Kingsley Ibeh
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • NYPD officer Nisa Rodriguez shines in pro boxing debut
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • 1st Davey Chua Cup Softball League starts on March 23
    , Tue, 19 Mar 2024
  • DMMA, UM top Araw volley tourney
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • Patrick Bonifacio to compete in GM Balinas Open rapid chess tournament in Robinsons Galleria
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • Hot Irish prospect Tommy Hyde remains undefeated, captures first title as a pro
    , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman in Pacquiao-Elorde Awards in Manila
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • Filipino Bernie Regalario ready for US debut
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • Tandag arnis rules Zubiri Cup
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • IIEE captures the team and individual championships in PTC WED Fun Shoot
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • UM Davao aims to repeat as champion in Davao City Athletic Festival
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • Another One Fell to Body Punching
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 17 Mar 2024
  • Davis' Eye Injury Spoils LAL-GS Play-In Game Preview
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 17 Mar 2024
  • Mexico’s Green and Gold National Amateur Mega Tournament
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 17 Mar 2024
  • DDGM’s Cup Open at Don Paco Rocamora Golf in Mati
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 17 Mar 2024
  • SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 62: MANNY PACQUIAO PRACTICE VIDEO FOOTAGE HOPES FOR A FIGHT AGAINST CONOR BENN
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Sun, 17 Mar 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.