Ted Lerner, WPS Media Officer
206 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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JUST LIKE OLD TIMES: Swedish veteran Marcus Chamat dominates world number 1 Chang Yu Lung to advance to the final 32 at the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship
Chamat. Photos Courtesy Bob Guerrero (General Santos City, Philippines)--From the late 1990's to the late 2000?s, the name ?Marcus Chamat? regularly featured on pool leader boards, especially the biggest events in the…
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ORCOLLO PULLS A SECOND GREAT ESCAPE
Orcullo. The Philippines Dennis Orcollo wins his second straight 9-8 match in as many days to advance to the knockout stage of the 2015 World 10-ball Championship in General Santos City (General…
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WORLD POOL: STRIDING, AND STUMBLING, OUT OF THE GATES
Karl Boyes. Day 1 at the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship in General Santos City sees some favorites cruise while others struggle to find their form (General Santos City, Philippines)--One thing…
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PINOYS POISED TO MAKE MASSIVE HAUL
Appleton. Filipinos make up one-third of the 128 player field as the 2015 MP Cup World 10-ball Championship gets set to kick off in General Santos City, Philippines. (General Santos City, Philippines)--With…
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MANNY PACQUIAO TO BRING WPA WORLD 10-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP TO THE PHILIPPINES IN FEBRUARY
Boxing sensation 'Pacman' teams up with the WPA to stage the return of pool's hardcore title in his hometown of General Santos City. Photo Courtesy Wendell Rupert Alinea (Manila, Philippines)--After a four…
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LIU MAKES IT TWO!
Liu Shasha wins her second WPA Women's World 9-ball Championship with a thrilling 9-8 win over Chen Siming. (Guilin, China)--Lui Shasha did it again. Not only did the diminutive and feisty 21…
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THE FINAL FOUR REACH FOR POOL IMMORTALITY
Chen Siming. Climactic final day looms as Korea's Ga Young Kim takes on China's Liu Shasha, while China's Chen Siming battles Taiwan's Tan Yo Hun at the Women's World 9-ball Championship. (Guilin,…
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ROUND OF 32 BEGINS IN A WILD RIDE
With the knockout stages underway at the Women's World 9-ball Championship in Guilin, China, the pressure is already proving too much to bear for some players. (Guilin, China)--If you like your pool…
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FISHER RISES FROM THE DEPTHS — Day 1 Report from the 2014 Women’s World 9-ball Championship
Fisher. Facing sudden elimination on Day 1, Great Britain's Kelly Fisher shows Austria's Jasmin Ouschan the door and survives to play another day at the Women's World 9-ball Championship. (Guilin, China)--Kelly Fisher…
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GLAMOUR GIRLS, ETHNIC CULTURE AND 9-BALL POOL
The 2104 Women's World 9-ball kicks off with a lavish opening ceremony that could only happen in the world's most populous nation. (Guilin, China)--Visitors to China, especially those traveling here for events,…
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THE LADIES GO FOR GLORY THIS WEEK IN GUILIN, CHINA
64 of the best women players in the world head for the gorgeous Chinese city of Guilin, the new host of the WPA World 9-ball Championship A veritable slug fest on the…
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CHINESE FORTUNE SMILES IN BEIJING
China 2 captures the 2014 World Pool Team Championship with a spirited 4-2 win over the Philippines (Beijing)--With an eye on making history, and another on wanting to please the legions of…
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PHILIPPINES TO DUEL CHINA 2 FOR WORLD POOL TEAM SUPREMACY
Pinoys on fire as they quash China 1, while China 2 squeaks by Japan as showdown looms in Beijing on Saturday (Beijing)--One team took the easy road. The other had to claw…
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PINOY PRIDE EYES THE PRIZE
Team Philippines wins a thriller over Chinese-Taipei to join China 1, Japan and China 2 in the all-Asian semi-finals of the 2014 World Pool Team Championship. (Beijing)--Whenever the Philippines and Chinese-Taipei square…
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TWO FOR THE MONEY ROUNDS
Both China sides lead the way into the Final 16 at the 2014 World Pool Team Championship in Beijing Photo Courtesy Tai Chengzhe. (Beijing)--Now, the fun begins. After three days of round…
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COMING THROUGH IN CRUNCH TIME
Ina Kaplan proves to be the perfect team player as she helps seal Germany's hard fought win against Austria on Day 2 at the 2014 World Pool Team Championship in Beijing Photo…
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FAVORITES ROMP TO EASY WINS ON OPENING DAY–Report from Day 1 of the WPA World Pool Team Championship in Beijing
Teams stick to the predictable script as the 2014 World Pool Team Championship gets underway in Beijing. (Beijing, China)--Day 1 at the 2014 World Pool Team Championship at the Tongzhou Luhe High…
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HEART SURGERY SUCCESSFUL FOR KELLY FISHER
The WPA World number 2 is out of intensive care and recovering after undergoing heart surgery. The World Pool-Billiard Association is pleased to announce that multiple world champion and current WPA World…
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KELLY FISHER TO HAVE OPEN HEART SURGERY
Fisher. Great Britain's World Number 2 expected to make full recovery but will miss the 2014 World Team Championship Multiple world champion and current WPA World number 2 ranked player Kelly Fisher…
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THE TERMINATOR SNAPS IT OFF: The Netherlands’ Niels Feijen wins the 2014 World 9-ball Championship with a hard fought 13-10 win over Austria’s Albin Ouschan
Niels Feijen. (Doha, Qatar)--Finally, Niels Feijen snapped off the big one. And fittingly he did it in typical Niels Feijen style. Putting in a career defining workman-like performance, the Dutch veteran, for…
