1:05:52 - That tiny look Efren gave Earl after Earl had interrupted his run by commenting about what he thought Efren was going to do (which Earl got wrong) is the only time I saw Efren give any hint of annoyance =) and you'd need to nearly be reading micro-expressions to catch it. Efren is a king among pool players.
I remember watching this with my dad on cable tv but live broadcast on our local sports channel. As a kid I was so frustrated that Strickland was way ahead. But during the last day of the duel, Efren came back and won it like it was a 3-1 lead (Warriors). Thanks for uploading this. So many memories!
just found efren reyas watched this twice in one night couldnt believe the skills he produced love his cue ball control and the pure shots very exciting no wonder they call him the magician
At the 2:11:58 mark, when Efren was trying to point out to the ref how he hit the 5 into the rail and Earl stuck his finger in, Efren gave him that death look.
Efren is the best player I’ve ever seen... people will be discussing his game long after he’s gone. We are all blessed to be alive at the same time to see such a master.
Let them say ... "I LIVED IN THE TIMES STRICKLAND THE LOSER. I LIVED IN THE TIMES OF BUSTAMANTE A GREAT POOL WARRIOR. I LIVED IN THE TIMES OF BATA REYES THE BEST POOL PLAYER OF THEM ALL"
@@KarlozPosada no you are a loser. You are literally no1, grown adult nobody asss loser fanboying on youtube saying how bad every1 are and how good your idol is. Strickland is The better 9 ball player than Reyes. Probably has a better h2h aswell. Stop being so toxic.
They've all had games and sometimes one wins and other times the other wins, but what you have to consider is all the factors, and most of the world, me included, finds that Reyes is the GOAT.
Efren ran 115 balls without a definitive error here and 169 balls with only 1 definitive error. This is unprecedented. The next best run in this match is earls 65 ball run (video 1) without a definitive error (also a great run). Throughout this match earl averaged 3.7 errors per 50 balls pocketed. Efren definitely hit a new level of play at the end of this match!
2 of the best. Earl had this match. But it looks like he crashed the last 15 games or so. He was gassed. Playing pool takes so much concentation. Reyes stamina is the best in the world. He doesn't quit or rattle. Especially on money games. Bravo!
Strickland choked, pure and simple. He was a roaring lion when he was ahead, but he melted down when Efren began to make his move. Efren, meanwhile, had kept his head and his composure when Strickland was on a roll, never doubting that he still had it in him to come back and win. The difference between the weak backbone of a loser, and the heart of a champion.
@@jazzmanchgo Efren just took this one. Earl didn’t choke. Geez, the guy was 10-0 in US Open and World 9 Ball Open finals. He’s not a choker or loser; Efren’s just the best ever.
@@jazzmanchgo He lost his composure after he jumped the cue ball off the table when he had a chance to take the lead at 117-117, though. I’ll give you that.
An epic match for the ages! Earl's behaviour actually adds the flavour to this once-in-a-lifetime match mind you. It's like watching a movie wherein the villain was winning then the hero comes back alive and victorious at the end. Some would probably say we can see the hand of GOD behind this match. We have here also the highest quality of 9-ball pool despite the pressure-laden 3 racks before the final rack that was full of unforced errors. This should be the greatest 9-ball match if not the greatest pool match of all time. Kudos to both!
I am really amazed at how our dear legend endured the pressure of catching up 17 point lead by Ear Strickland!!! My sympathy was all with him that I pity him while watching him struggle to score. In his face, there was a chunk of hopelessness but in his heart, there was great faith and determination to fight till the end, win or lose, he would surely accept the result humbly and graciously. That is our very own champion Efren Reyes!!!!! He made us all proud to be Filipinos!!!!! God bless him more!!!!!
2019! who's still watching this epic battle. It just blows my mind how everyone has given Earl the win due to the great lead he has on Efren and how much more needed to win. gotta remember Earl is one of the best player ever, but this meek, unassuming Filipino just erases that advantage and wins it ... speechless!! What a Wizard---GOAT!!! Efren "Bata" Reyes.
@@RubenSepulveda13 The result of the match is overwhelming.Congratulations to the players who have shown their stamina to withstand the pressures. Special congratulations to Efren Reyes whom I considered the best Pool player of all times for showing spectacular skills, knowledge od the game and for showing a great CHARACTER ,expected from a great player. He's really great. His humility and sportmanship is something to be emulated by pluers like Strickland.Him(Strickland being chattywhile playing and throwing insult to Reyes is something to be looked up by the people In Charge of the game. Plaurrs should not be allowed to exhibit such demeaning behavior. He should be admonished amd reprimanded or banned fron the game.he has not shown any self respect during the game. I am a Filipino and I for one would not like our fellow Filipino to be humiliated especially in other country whe He has shown respect andkindness to other people. To Efren Reyes,keep up the good traits you have shown and Congratulations for your winning in the game God bless you.
Considering the marathon number of games played, Strickland's abhorrent behavior and so many incredibly difficult shots that Reyes converted; it was a true clinic by Reyes in sportsmanship and his billiard mastery. Reyes put on a near inhuman performance to win this match. I was riveted the whole time.
I agree. you know a man isn't exactly a gentleman when he chooses to have a go at a cameraman, or a member of the staff. those people are on the job and can't defend themselves. the fact that the commentators were well aware of strickland's propensity to lash out is also telling... if you can't handle the heat, stay clear of the kitchen. I'll never understand men who can't keep their heads. my great-grandma cared for all 12 of her children under one roof every day for more than a decade without losing her cool, and some grown men can't even play a friendly game or two without smarting off to someone. honestly...
@@scarlett8782 I'm pretty sure Earl doesn't WANT to be like that! You do realize it cost him the match? It certainly wasn't ever going to put off Efren, who has been winning money games since he was nine years old. When Earl's head went completely near the end, he would have lost to Tom Cruise! Keeping the cue ball on the table is a pretty basic requirement.
Philippines has two legend in the name of sport manny pacquiao and efren bata reyes. People around the globe respect them for being humble and sportsmanship and don’t forget the smile for being shy and kindhearted.
musi gratitude Like the saying goes right, “your biggest enemy is yourself”. Earl loses confidence and his shot making shows it. Proceeds to rage instead of being calm and collected
Efren is a true character , he battled all the way through Earls attempts to disrupt his performance on the table . Earl is a legendary player without doubt , but his manners are less than legendary . The best man won . What a match this was , thank you to the uploader , many many thanks , this was a real pleasure to watch .
strickland is a bad loser..... unsportsmanlike conduct, especially after the match was over..... not only reyes won the match, he won everybody's heart as well
Agree there. More people applauded when Efren made a shot in the hole, more than the number of people who applauded Earl for the same thing. But after Earl's increasing fits of bad tasteless conduct, fewer and fewer clapped for him and there was a lot of silence as well. Near the end of the game you could tell the whole room was on Efren's side. I feel so sad that Earl behaved and shouted as he did. It was embarrassing.
Thank you so much for posting this. Absolutely amazing match. Long but worth it. Special thanks of course to Mr. Moore and Ridgeway. Truly classy gentlemen, perfect for the sport. Efren is absolutely the GOAT. That 17-game rebound and then victory is what movies are made of. He's also a super likeable human being, so humble and calm. Efren went on to do the same thing to Sigel and then Morris, winning huge paydays. And each time it was clearly meant to be a test to determine who was the best of the best in the world. Congrats to Earl too. Despite his difficult personality his skill is truly out of this world. His struggles seem to be with his inner self and for that we wish him all the best. He has nothing to feel bad about in this epic and truly historic contest.
That's for sure, Earl just gets that attitude he is one of the best shot makers but shouldn't let them little mistakes get to him and come back stronger he has lost sponsors and fans alike to be professional you need to act like one. Congratulations to both players.
It was worth watching Efren’s video over and over again, quite educational to learn his tactics! He was really cool!… humble, descent player, hardly seen him being mad with his opponent. It was nice to play all his videos!😢😊❤🎦
Epic. The quality of play by both players was often off the charts and into genius territory. The heart shown by Efren in his legendary comeback speaks for itself. The classless moves on the part of Strickland speak for themselves as well. Efren said, "I was lucky". Self effacing, modest, with class. Strickland sharked him one time, tried to claim a foul another time, whined, bitched, pissed, moaned and ultimately gave up. It's a shame Earl is plagued by his inner demons. His game is glorious to watch, but watching him, the person, is no fun at all. In fact, it's downright ugly. I think this match sealed the deal on who was the greatest player in the world at the time of the match.
Yeah,it is a real shame that he behaves like that,he could be a great ambassador for the sport but unfortunetaly he is not ambassador material. So sad. Feel for him aswell.
I may be the only one in the world, but I feel sorry for Strickland -- a man with his talent! -- and he has to run into a humble little guy named Reyes who just happens to be FLAT OUT THE GREATEST BILLIARDIST in HISTORY ! That's a tough act to follow.
this guy is a nut case. like one flew over the cooco's nest. he played well but could not accept losing. even after he knew he was defeated. it was all about him. this earl dude could star in an episode of the twighlight zone. do do doo do doo do
@@davebooth7808 Well, I think he's sad because it's embarrassing, plus he lost $100k. He actually could've won the match. He's an amazing player. His skills are shocking. But his temperament is a problem, just like Efren's break is a weakness. BTW, I don't think this was Efren's best level. He's played better other times. It took him a while to settle back into his best level, at the end after the 3 days of play.
This match was a classic example of Tortoise vs. Hare. Earl was zooming through his racks earlier, which gassed him out. Efren just kept a steady pace, and he was definitely the stronger player down the stretch. Efren knew this was a marathon, not a sprint.
@Truth Reigns Forever ive walked into a bar at 8am and shot til they closed. Its exhausting after that long. Thats why the pros practice for 8 plus a day cuz they play that long competetively all the time
I've viewed the entire series at least 3 times. If you want to learn how to play at the upper level, it's ALL in these videos. I want to thank Mr. Moore and Ridgeway for bringing these top players together at great expense, and putting up with Earl Strickland. His play is excellent, while his attitude, to the same extent, is shit. Belated congratulations to Efren. He is the greatest.
I love this, every time I have a bad game, I watched this video, very inspiring, I met and played The Magician,, what a humble champion,,,,#EfrenBataReyes!
Never count Efrene out, If you only 35 games lead ahead of him, I'm so proud to see Efrene smile after the last 9 ball drop in the hole, Well done my Idol
Efren Reyes, what a wonderful personality, smiles even if the going gets tough. You, Efren, deserve all the accolades you have earned in a very long sporting career. I do not remember one 'unsporting' gesture ever from the Philippine model sportsperson. To the contrary, not for the first time, Earl Strickland has shown an unnecessary ill tempered attitude - when Efren stepped up to shake hands Earl barely acknowledged the gesture, a terrible sour face during the well balanced speech at the end. You, Earl should be ashamed of yourself and rather stay away from the green felted table. You may have talent, but your sporting comportment, not just in Hong Kong some 5 years ago, but other occasions as well, leave to be desired.
Very poor sportsmanship from Strickland after that match! All he has done to himself is turning people away from his childish behaviour! Having a long face didn’t do him any favours other than turning the viewing public away from him!
These two are #1 and #2 in history in my opinion. Efren being #1. If Earl was on he beats anyone, problem was he had problems with his emotions. Efren had an ability to stay even no matter the situation. If you doubt Efren is #1 you need only look to Stricklands speech at Efrens retirement, He said "I never thought I would say this, but you are the best pool player Efren"
These two have contrasting styles. One's strength is the other's weakness: 1. Potting - earl 2. Safety - efren 3. Break - earl 4. Kicking - efren They even have contrasting attitudes (humility and arrogance). Yet they are the best ever to play the game!
I love how Efren always tries to take the balls out of the pockets when he finishes a game. You can tell he’s not used to having people clear the pockets.
Maybe at the start of his career he wasn't used to it but it just shows how humble he is even after winning many tournaments he always shows sportsmanship.
He won, he's happy, and he is HOT. He loves it so much he can't wait to get the next game started. After all he's right there, it's faster if he helps. Can't risk losing the hotness !
What a match! For the ages. I wonder how much money he kept for himself at that time. I would imagine his handlers took a substantial cut. But Efren is a humble and generous guy. Most of his winnings were shared with family and friends. I think in one interview, he mentioned this fact and how impoverished thier family was growing up. Legend.
Truly a great pool player...a true legend! One of the greatest--his skills, not 'magic' and his humility at its best. A remarkable man, so professional and always with a smile whether he wins or lose.
Efren is a philanthropist as well as genius pool player. He helps many filipino fan very generously. He doesn't have backers or "handlers" he plays with his own money
So happy for humble Efren Reyes to win. Glad the better billiards player won. Earl Strickland's lack of professionalism, tantrums and poor sportsmanship was an embarrassment.
Have you seen the reyes vs sigel ipt king of the hill match? Sigel looked like the guy that came up to you at the bar and said he was good but is trash
Earl is just a poor overall sport. At the end he basically refused to shake hands with Efren having to track him down and he looks away as he half shakes. I've seen other matches where hes tried to bully or jinx Efren and even cracked his stick down on the table yelling how lucky Efren is. Sad because hes right there with Efren in talent.
It is so satisfying to see someone so polite, humble and self-effacing as Reyes beat the pants off an ignorant jerk like Earl Strickland. Earl didn't even have the courtesy, respect and dignity to look Efren in the eye after he lost. Earl was 17 games ahead, and when he lost that lead, he started behaving like the petulant little brat that he is. Good on you, Efren!
Hegins christianstrong it is when you are 17 games down. That's means he won this segment by 20 games. And if they kept playing Efren would have destroyed him because Earl crybaby Strickland can only play when he is in the lead.
Commentator RE: Strickland (2:42:02): "This man has some problems." Hard to believe this is the same man who put on such a gallant demonstration of sportsmanship and class when he conceded to Efren at the conclusion of the famous "Z-shot" match in the 1995 Sands Regency Open. What happened to this guy?
true, that image of Earl holding up Efren's hand at the end of the 1995 Sands Regency 9ball open (like the referee in the end of a boxing match) will be forever in my mind
Earl has the most RAW talent in the history of the game. Hands down. No question. AND IS an actual Genius. Efren, just happens to play from a magical realm, that only few others have ever been known to touch upon. Once you enter the * Magical Realm *, you realize Efren is not only already there, but he has a castle with a drawbridge, laughing in his throne, while drinking beer from a giant magical chalice/goblet (the precise drinking container has yet to be fully known, identified or revealed).
I believe that the crowd is rooting for Reyes in part because Strickland comes off as a nasty SOB. Strickland does not elicit warm feelings from the crowd with his vituperative verbiage. He lowers the classy nature of the game itself, no matter his skills. Meanwhile, Reyes, the adult in the room, garners warm feelings from most all the spectators. I'm certainly rooting for Reyes, the Magician.
I've played both of these guys. During my match with Strickland he threw several tantrums. I walked away with little respect for the guy who I had once admired. He's a jerk in person during a match. Efren on the other hand is always graceful and humble. I've had the pleasure of witnessing him many times in person. Always even tempered and never blames anyone else and takes wins and losses like a gentleman, unlike Earl.
🌵2024*just found pool channels & The GOAT, Efren Reyes!! Absolutely AWESOME MASTER!❤ Enjoyed pool in my younger years, so at 82 I am finding his skill and experience at 69 very satisfying ❤❤❤Thank you for bringing us all these videos!!
efren still playing till now at 30th sea games but not 8 9 balls he accept the challenge to play carom billiard he don't take the gold but he got the bronze at 65 yrs old.. such a legend
So happy, I've been following "The Magician" since 1972. He is the greatest!
both efren and earl in their prime...!that 17 game comeback was nuts, his break was amazing. the highest-level pool playing that ive ever watched.
Not to mention his cool composure! Just awesome
Yea that 17 game comeback is the best ever
1:05:52 - That tiny look Efren gave Earl after Earl had interrupted his run by commenting about what he thought Efren was going to do (which Earl got wrong) is the only time I saw Efren give any hint of annoyance =) and you'd need to nearly be reading micro-expressions to catch it. Efren is a king among pool players.
Bata Reyes, your humbleness is your simplest as a gentleman. I like you "MAN" you are a great world pool billard player.
I remember watching this with my dad on cable tv but live broadcast on our local sports channel. As a kid I was so frustrated that Strickland was way ahead. But during the last day of the duel, Efren came back and won it like it was a 3-1 lead (Warriors). Thanks for uploading this. So many memories!
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efren is a true class act. love him
just found efren reyas watched this twice in one night couldnt believe the skills he produced love his cue ball control and the pure shots very exciting no wonder they call him the magician
What an incredible match!!! What an honor it would have been to be in that audience. Thanks so much for posting!
Brad Stephan what an incredible Efren !!!
Brad, it would have embarrassed me. I would have wanted to slap Earl for his behavior - like a 2 year old having a tantrum.
@@abdelkadersafirmedjahed7544 that's why they call him the Magician. Best player I've ever seen.
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2024 AND WHO IS STILL WATCHING?
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me! i am just discovering Pool . billiard etc. it is so relaxing to watch Efren Reyes matches!
Efren is really something, I have been watching him since I was a kid. I rented and learned pool in the billiard hall. Efren is such an inspiration.
At the 2:11:58 mark, when Efren was trying to point out to the ref how he hit the 5 into the rail and Earl stuck his finger in, Efren gave him that death look.
Exactly.
That's what sore losers do 'cause they got no balls!
Efren is the best player I’ve ever seen... people will be discussing his game long after he’s gone. We are all blessed to be alive at the same time to see such a master.
Let them say ... "I LIVED IN THE TIMES STRICKLAND THE LOSER. I LIVED IN THE TIMES OF BUSTAMANTE A GREAT POOL WARRIOR. I LIVED IN THE TIMES OF BATA REYES THE BEST POOL PLAYER OF THEM ALL"
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@@KarlozPosada no you are a loser. You are literally no1, grown adult nobody asss loser fanboying on youtube saying how bad every1 are and how good your idol is.
Strickland is The better 9 ball player than Reyes. Probably has a better h2h aswell. Stop being so toxic.
The greatest---me too.
I hope he lives forever and his talent with him.
Very exciting game. I've never seen a victory like this 17 deficit could still managed to win. Efren is absolutely incredible!
yes, efren was so behind 17 points away from Earl and still won this match, how that happened? how he lost it?
Thanx 4 spoiling the vid……
@@patrick7119 this comment should teach us not to read the comments before finishing a video. 😅
@@dondoraemon6090 absolutely true! But unfortunately the comment was the top of the list and had the spoiler in the first few words…..
What year was this game played?
Easily one of the best matches I have ever seen, incredible.
Reyes was unquestionably the best in his time. But it was real close when Bustamante took his turn at the table. Two of the greatest. Tough to choose.
They've all had games and sometimes one wins and other times the other wins, but what you have to consider is all the factors, and most of the world, me included, finds that Reyes is the GOAT.
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@@ugaugauga488 Yes. Easy to choose. It's not even close really.
Guest:"Waiter, can i have abit more salt on my fries?"
Waiter:"Sorry but all the Salt is on Mr.Stricklands table."
Bruce Doyle 😯😂😂😂👍
Lol
I literally hurt my side laughing at this 🤣😂🤣😂
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LOOOOL greatest comment
Graceless would describe Earl.
Humble would describe Efren.
What a match.
In every 100 years a monster of each sport appears and in this case one of them is the teacher Efren Reyes.
I GREATLY GREET YOUR TALENT AND HUMILITY.
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Que humildad la de efren , el mejor jugador de la historia del billar pool.
What a gentleman he is. A good sport.
Quien gano.
Y como quedaron
Sooooo glad Efren won ! He's the king of pool and he's a class act and a great role model !
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Thanx 4 spoiling the vid……
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Hell of a match...
The greatest pool match...two great players, this is by far better the movie “color of money” there is a very classy player here. Must watch!
Efren ran 115 balls without a definitive error here and 169 balls with only 1 definitive error. This is unprecedented. The next best run in this match is earls 65 ball run (video 1) without a definitive error (also a great run). Throughout this match earl averaged 3.7 errors per 50 balls pocketed. Efren definitely hit a new level of play at the end of this match!
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I can still remember watching this on tv when I was young. And Efren coming back to win the match is just phenomenal. Both guys are legendary ofc!
what year was this?
Perfect mind control ,of the Magician!! EFREN BATA!!
@@martitinkovich4489 I think this was in 1997
Love Efran , such class and maturity. Little boy Earl is a disgrace
We need to thank them both for gifting these super shows of great pool playing.
The best match I've ever seen in my life.
The "legend"
AGREE
2 of the best. Earl had this match. But it looks like he crashed the last 15 games or so. He was gassed. Playing pool takes so much concentation. Reyes stamina is the best in the world. He doesn't quit or rattle. Especially on money games. Bravo!
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Strickland choked, pure and simple. He was a roaring lion when he was ahead, but he melted down when Efren began to make his move. Efren, meanwhile, had kept his head and his composure when Strickland was on a roll, never doubting that he still had it in him to come back and win. The difference between the weak backbone of a loser, and the heart of a champion.
@@jazzmanchgo Efren just took this one. Earl didn’t choke. Geez, the guy was 10-0 in US Open and World 9 Ball Open finals. He’s not a choker or loser; Efren’s just the best ever.
@@jazzmanchgo He lost his composure after he jumped the cue ball off the table when he had a chance to take the lead at 117-117, though. I’ll give you that.
I like both but earl hothead effin is more laid back why he better efrin controls his emotions
An epic match for the ages! Earl's behaviour actually adds the flavour to this once-in-a-lifetime match mind you. It's like watching a movie wherein the villain was winning then the hero comes back alive and victorious at the end. Some would probably say we can see the hand of GOD behind this match. We have here also the highest quality of 9-ball pool despite the pressure-laden 3 racks before the final rack that was full of unforced errors. This should be the greatest 9-ball match if not the greatest pool match of all time. Kudos to both!
How dare you : "everyone gave him up for Iost". IAM never going to him up for loss. Stop with the over generalist BS.
Earl got in his own head about that camera guy moving or something. He was his own worst enemy
I am really amazed at how our dear legend endured the pressure of catching up 17 point lead by Ear Strickland!!! My sympathy was all with him that I pity him while watching him struggle to score. In his face, there was a chunk of hopelessness but in his heart, there was great faith and determination to fight till the end, win or lose, he would surely accept the result humbly and graciously. That is our very own champion Efren Reyes!!!!! He made us all proud to be Filipinos!!!!! God bless him more!!!!!
The GOAT.
First time watching it in 2022. Efren is a true LEGEND in pool sport. 😊👌🏻💚🇵🇭 A pride of the Filipino people.
27:00 poor cue ball control and efren made amzing shot damn
2019! who's still watching this epic battle. It just blows my mind how everyone has given Earl the win due to the great lead he has on Efren and how much more needed to win. gotta remember Earl is one of the best player ever, but this meek, unassuming Filipino just erases that advantage and wins it ... speechless!! What a Wizard---GOAT!!! Efren "Bata" Reyes.
my first time to watch. efren is really the greatest
my first time to watch. efren is really the greatest.
I’ve matched so many times I know the shots lol.
@@RubenSepulveda13 The result of the match is overwhelming.Congratulations to the players who have shown their stamina to withstand the pressures. Special congratulations to Efren Reyes whom I considered the best Pool player of all times for showing spectacular skills, knowledge od the game and for showing a great CHARACTER ,expected from a great player. He's really great. His humility and sportmanship is something to be emulated by pluers like Strickland.Him(Strickland being chattywhile playing and throwing insult to Reyes is something to be looked up by the people In Charge of the game. Plaurrs should not be allowed to exhibit such demeaning behavior. He should be admonished amd reprimanded or banned fron the game.he has not shown any self respect during the game.
I am a Filipino and I for one would not like our fellow Filipino to be humiliated especially in other country whe He has shown respect andkindness to other people.
To Efren Reyes,keep up the good traits you have shown and Congratulations for your winning in the game God bless you.
Here I am...
2021
Definitely match of the century. If Earl could keep his cool he would have won. Efren is always so calm and humble.
Considering the marathon number of games played, Strickland's abhorrent behavior and so many incredibly difficult shots that Reyes converted; it was a true clinic by Reyes in sportsmanship and his billiard mastery. Reyes put on a near inhuman performance to win this match. I was riveted the whole time.
I agree. you know a man isn't exactly a gentleman when he chooses to have a go at a cameraman, or a member of the staff. those people are on the job and can't defend themselves. the fact that the commentators were well aware of strickland's propensity to lash out is also telling... if you can't handle the heat, stay clear of the kitchen. I'll never understand men who can't keep their heads. my great-grandma cared for all 12 of her children under one roof every day for more than a decade without losing her cool, and some grown men can't even play a friendly game or two without smarting off to someone. honestly...
@@scarlett8782 I'm pretty sure Earl doesn't WANT to be like that! You do realize it cost him the match? It certainly wasn't ever going to put off Efren, who has been winning money games since he was nine years old. When Earl's head went completely near the end, he would have lost to Tom Cruise! Keeping the cue ball on the table is a pretty basic requirement.
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Efren a true champion on and off the table. The most humble man in this field.
Muy fuerte efren reyes en su momento
Philippines has two legend in the name of sport manny pacquiao and efren bata reyes. People around the globe respect them for being humble and sportsmanship and don’t forget the smile for being shy and kindhearted.
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Because both Manny Pacquiao and Efren Reyes values the history of the Philippines
At pool, u have an other extraordinary great player; Francisco Bustamante alias Django ! Be proud to have two player like that 😀
Manny isn’t humble at all lol
Hex Prime lol what??
Anil Tsai tapos?
Efren and Earl, they both have the same enemy: Earl Strickland
what do you mean?
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musi gratitude Like the saying goes right, “your biggest enemy is yourself”. Earl loses confidence and his shot making shows it. Proceeds to rage instead of being calm and collected
@@vishybreh Exactly. I´ve never seen Efren falling out with the audience or the referee
Earl sure is amazing,that is if he's the pearl 😅
Efren B. Reyes is the best player of all times, he also had a lot of ups and down prior to being the best, he was given a monicker name the magician.
Efren is a true character , he battled all the way through Earls attempts to disrupt his performance on the table . Earl is a legendary player without doubt , but his manners are less than legendary . The best man won . What a match this was , thank you to the uploader , many many thanks , this was a real pleasure to watch .
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What a legend!!!! His skills and humility! Truly special!
A REAL champion.
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It's more than skills....Don't you see the angel on Reyes shoulder??? God loves him dearly and so do I. I know he helps his people and so should you.
strickland is a bad loser..... unsportsmanlike conduct, especially after the match was over..... not only reyes won the match, he won everybody's heart as well
Agree there. More people applauded when Efren made a shot in the hole, more than the number of people who applauded Earl for the same thing. But after Earl's increasing fits of bad tasteless conduct, fewer and fewer clapped for him and there was a lot of silence as well. Near the end of the game you could tell the whole room was on Efren's side. I feel so sad that Earl behaved and shouted as he did. It was embarrassing.
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Thank you so much for posting this. Absolutely amazing match. Long but worth it. Special thanks of course to Mr. Moore and Ridgeway. Truly classy gentlemen, perfect for the sport. Efren is absolutely the GOAT. That 17-game rebound and then victory is what movies are made of. He's also a super likeable human being, so humble and calm. Efren went on to do the same thing to Sigel and then Morris, winning huge paydays. And each time it was clearly meant to be a test to determine who was the best of the best in the world. Congrats to Earl too. Despite his difficult personality his skill is truly out of this world. His struggles seem to be with his inner self and for that we wish him all the best. He has nothing to feel bad about in this epic and truly historic contest.
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Probably it's just me, but I think Earl is a sore looser😀
Efren is my all-time fave, but man, I’d love to have Earl’s power draw stroke. I’ve never seen a better, more consistent one!
efren reyes is the greatest pool player ever!
This! ^^^^
He was till svb came along.
@@choward874 nope strickland is better than svb.
@@deerazec Strickland never beats Shane Van boening when they play.
Where dose Johnny Archer fit in to this best ever line up ??
Efren is such a humble man. I'm certain that he would have gone and congratulated Strickland if he had won.
That's for sure, Earl just gets that attitude he is one of the best shot makers but shouldn't let them little mistakes get to him and come back stronger he has lost sponsors and fans alike to be professional you need to act like one. Congratulations to both players.
Common Strickland .... you win some you lose some....don’t be such a sore loser....what an attitude as a world professional player
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It was worth watching Efren’s video over and over again, quite educational to learn his tactics! He was really cool!… humble, descent player, hardly seen him being mad with his opponent. It was nice to play all his videos!😢😊❤🎦
Epic. The quality of play by both players was often off the charts and into genius territory. The heart shown by Efren in his legendary comeback speaks for itself. The classless moves on the part of Strickland speak for themselves as well. Efren said, "I was lucky". Self effacing, modest, with class. Strickland sharked him one time, tried to claim a foul another time, whined, bitched, pissed, moaned and ultimately gave up. It's a shame Earl is plagued by his inner demons. His game is glorious to watch, but watching him, the person, is no fun at all. In fact, it's downright ugly. I think this match sealed the deal on who was the greatest player in the world at the time of the match.
Screw Earl, he's a big baby, sore loser without any class.
Yeah,it is a real shame that he behaves like that,he could be a great ambassador for the sport but unfortunetaly he is not ambassador material. So sad. Feel for him aswell.
@MarkThisWayAfter The look was more Telling... Wasn't genuine.
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I've watched this 5 times. Never gets old.
I may be the only one in the world, but I feel sorry for Strickland -- a man with his talent! -- and he has to run into a humble little guy named Reyes who just happens to be FLAT OUT THE GREATEST BILLIARDIST in HISTORY ! That's a tough act to follow.
The Living Legend 'Efren bata Reyes' The Magician.... His now 66 and still playing pool...
Efren says he's lucky and he's right ... lucky to be born Efren Reyes. Legend!
2:50:04 that lady be like, "thanks for making me rich again" 😂
The commentator was excellent, great predictions and full of experience and wisdom, he knows the smallest details, even knows the body language.
Was nice to see Earl Strickland so magnanimous in defeat
this guy is a nut case. like one flew over the cooco's nest. he played well but could not accept losing. even after he knew he was defeated. it was all about him. this earl dude could star in an episode of the twighlight zone. do do doo do doo do
So good to see a humble champion. Greatest player ever.
Strickland looks like a real Sad Sack because he knows Efren is a much better & cool player who doesn’t let his opponent get to him!
@@davebooth7808 Well, I think he's sad because it's embarrassing, plus he lost $100k. He actually could've won the match. He's an amazing player. His skills are shocking. But his temperament is a problem, just like Efren's break is a weakness. BTW, I don't think this was Efren's best level. He's played better other times. It took him a while to settle back into his best level, at the end after the 3 days of play.
This match was a classic example of Tortoise vs. Hare. Earl was zooming through his racks earlier, which gassed him out. Efren just kept a steady pace, and he was definitely the stronger player down the stretch. Efren knew this was a marathon, not a sprint.
@Truth Reigns Forever ive walked into a bar at 8am and shot til they closed. Its exhausting after that long. Thats why the pros practice for 8 plus a day cuz they play that long competetively all the time
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I've viewed the entire series at least 3 times. If you want to learn how to play at the upper level, it's ALL in these videos. I want to thank Mr. Moore and Ridgeway for bringing these top players together at great expense, and putting up with Earl Strickland. His play is excellent, while his attitude, to the same extent, is shit.
Belated congratulations to Efren. He is the greatest.
This 3hour video is the best narration of the GREATNESS of EFREN BATA REYES!
So impress which am not in fund of this game ,but now I like to watch because of Efren Reyes strategy in the pool game. I really enjoy it.
Unfortunately, Our Efren is no longer playing that good because of his age..
@@roblucena3876 He's still playing pretty damn good for a 67 year old man.
That thin cut on the 7 around the 2:45:00 mark, then going 3 rails to end up perfect on the 8 was just a fantastic shot.
Efren is a humble giant and a magical personality!!! The world needs more champions with such lofty stature!!!
And the world needs a villain for the match to make it more etnertaining. Thanks strickland for the match. I was entertained...
I love this, every time I have a bad game, I watched this video, very inspiring, I met and played The Magician,, what a humble champion,,,,#EfrenBataReyes!
That's quite an honor. Congratulations. Most in the world consider him to be the GOAT, me included.
Never count Efrene out, If you only 35 games lead ahead of him, I'm so proud to see Efrene smile after the last 9 ball drop in the hole, Well done my Idol
Efren Reyes, what a wonderful personality, smiles even if the going gets tough. You, Efren, deserve all the accolades you have earned in a very long sporting career. I do not remember one 'unsporting' gesture ever from the Philippine model sportsperson.
To the contrary, not for the first time, Earl Strickland has shown an unnecessary ill tempered attitude - when Efren stepped up to shake hands Earl barely acknowledged the gesture, a terrible sour face during the well balanced speech at the end. You, Earl should be ashamed of yourself and rather stay away from the green felted table. You may have talent, but your sporting comportment, not just in Hong Kong some 5 years ago, but other occasions as well, leave to be desired.
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Efren is so humble. He just said he was lucky. Just like that. Unlike his opponent who did not even shake Efren's hand. Oh, well.
Earl when loses always say his opponent is lousy. Efren likes to make fun of it. See the efren busta vs rodney earl. same thing :D
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Very poor sportsmanship from Strickland after that match! All he has done to himself is turning people away from his childish behaviour! Having a long face didn’t do him any favours other than turning the viewing public away from him!
@@harrymundy5393 lol, um, no... absolutely not.
Efren came back from a 17 game deficit and won it, is this true? Holy shit.... simply the greatest.
Efren bata Reyes is amazing guy and very respectable players of all time .
yeah strickland 104 and efren 87... its a 33 to 13 run by efren in the last 46 racks. GOAT
Earl Strickland looks like the principle from ferris bueller.
this is the funniest comment here lol
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These two are #1 and #2 in history in my opinion. Efren being #1. If Earl was on he beats anyone, problem was he had problems with his emotions. Efren had an ability to stay even no matter the situation. If you doubt Efren is #1 you need only look to Stricklands speech at Efrens retirement, He said "I never thought I would say this, but you are the best pool player Efren"
So you know why the promoter sent Earl 80k a week after the match? They had to resort to tactics off the table to win
It's clear most people are amateurs
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These guys are definitely two of the best players of all time. Thanks for posting this video. Great match !!!
I hesitated to watch this because I was afraid Strickland might win. I'm not sure if the best pool shoot won, but I know the best man won.
efren is the greatest pool player
+moon shooters AMEN TO THAT!!!! unbeatable only Diango Bustamante can beat him and his a filipino too lmao!!!!
+James Rock shane can beat him lol and plenty of taipei players do as well
+TheeOneUp maybe now but during his prime I dont think so.
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TheeOneUp name a player who hasn't lost to someone else. *logic failure*
These two have contrasting styles. One's strength is the other's weakness:
1. Potting - earl
2. Safety - efren
3. Break - earl
4. Kicking - efren
They even have contrasting attitudes (humility and arrogance). Yet they are the best ever to play the game!
good vs evil.. and the winner will always be the good side . proud to be a FILIPINO
That was incredible. The amount of balls Efren made without a single mistake was unbelievable. I guess that's why he's regarded as the goat. Crazy
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Efren Manalang Reyes is the greatest billiard player of all time.While Earl is the 6th place.
Ron Carter Try again.
2:41:12 Someone got angry.
Amazing shoots ::: Efren Reyes!!!
I love how Efren always tries to take the balls out of the pockets when he finishes a game. You can tell he’s not used to having people clear the pockets.
Maybe at the start of his career he wasn't used to it but it just shows how humble he is even after winning many tournaments he always shows sportsmanship.
That's what all pool players in the Philippines does.
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He won, he's happy, and he is HOT.
He loves it so much he can't wait to get the next game started. After all he's right there, it's faster if he helps. Can't risk losing the hotness !
What a match! For the ages. I wonder how much money he kept for himself at that time. I would imagine his handlers took a substantial cut. But Efren is a humble and generous guy. Most of his winnings were shared with family and friends. I think in one interview, he mentioned this fact and how impoverished thier family was growing up. Legend.
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Truly a great pool player...a true legend! One of the greatest--his skills, not 'magic' and his humility at its best. A remarkable man, so professional and always with a smile whether he wins or lose.
His networth approximately 1.2m$ cash and assets
Efren is a philanthropist as well as genius pool player. He helps many filipino fan very generously. He doesn't have backers or "handlers" he plays with his own money
@@poolfool31021 Now, but not back then. He had no money to "play" with.
2:56:05 humble champion. much love
2:41:48. Well said. I’m so impressed with the professionalism of the commentating throughly this tournament.
So happy for humble Efren Reyes to win. Glad the better billiards player won. Earl Strickland's lack of professionalism, tantrums and poor sportsmanship was an embarrassment.
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Kelvi Kelv in fact it’s the worst I’ve ever seen, is typical !
Have you seen the reyes vs sigel ipt king of the hill match? Sigel looked like the guy that came up to you at the bar and said he was good but is trash
Yup@@skillfinder5964. Sigel still wasn't as bad as Earl in his younger days.
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This is the first time i finished watching 3hr video in 2021 hehe...long live Mr Efren...👏😎
1:04:23 that is just so wrong from Earl. Walking to the table like that when it’s not his turn, disrupting Efren like that
Earl is just a poor overall sport. At the end he basically refused to shake hands with Efren having to track him down and he looks away as he half shakes. I've seen other matches where hes tried to bully or jinx Efren and even cracked his stick down on the table yelling how lucky Efren is. Sad because hes right there with Efren in talent.
It is so satisfying to see someone so polite, humble and self-effacing as Reyes beat the pants off an ignorant jerk like Earl Strickland. Earl didn't even have the courtesy, respect and dignity to look Efren in the eye after he lost. Earl was 17 games ahead, and when he lost that lead, he started behaving like the petulant little brat that he is. Good on you, Efren!
Bruce DeLoatch winning by 3 games in a race to 120 is not 'beating the pants off' somebody.
Hegins christianstrong it is when you are 17 games down. That's means he won this segment by 20 games. And if they kept playing Efren would have destroyed him because Earl crybaby Strickland can only play when he is in the lead.
@@RDUA-cam54 I've seen him come back from behind and win at least a few times.
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My two best billiards player ever! Remembered watching these two when l was still in my elementary days. Epppppppppiiiiiiiiiicccccccc!
1:35:54 the way he know were the cue ball is going after a 2 rail kick shot is mindblowing
Not really....you play league or tournaments?
@@seyumaiayami3536 i bet only a few pros can make this kinda shot
he is the greatest and the most humble player ever！
Commentator RE: Strickland (2:42:02): "This man has some problems." Hard to believe this is the same man who put on such a gallant demonstration of sportsmanship and class when he conceded to Efren at the conclusion of the famous "Z-shot" match in the 1995 Sands Regency Open. What happened to this guy?
true, that image of Earl holding up Efren's hand at the end of the 1995 Sands Regency 9ball open (like the referee in the end of a boxing match) will be forever in my mind
How time flies.I watched this on TV in the mid 90s.Efren was not yet considered the GOAT of pool at that time.Such memories.
"Both of these amazing players held their heads high" *10 seconds later, pans to Strickland with his head straight down* lmao right.
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Strickland scares me. He seems to be capable of getting into a fight easily and hurting somebody.
Fk67Lg really? It’s so funny to hear u say that I’ve never heard of him hurting anyone.
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Wow, those two were SO evenly matched. Two amazing players worthy of best in the world at their time.
Good match. That's the advantage of a long race, the guy behind can win.
Earl didnt even get up to congratulate Mr Efren....Mr Efren walk to him. Wow wonerful man . Keep shiny champ. Shows wat a good human being u r
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I have met both and Efren is an extremely nice guy, Earl is a prick!
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Earl has the most RAW talent in the history of the game. Hands down. No question. AND IS an actual Genius.
Efren, just happens to play from a magical realm, that only few others have ever been known to touch upon. Once you enter the * Magical Realm *, you realize Efren is not only already there, but he has a castle with a drawbridge, laughing in his throne, while drinking beer from a giant magical chalice/goblet (the precise drinking container has yet to be fully known, identified or revealed).
Amen to that
I believe that the crowd is rooting for Reyes in part because Strickland comes off as a nasty SOB. Strickland does not elicit warm feelings from the crowd with his vituperative verbiage. He lowers the classy nature of the game itself, no matter his skills. Meanwhile, Reyes, the adult in the room, garners warm feelings from most all the spectators. I'm certainly rooting for Reyes, the Magician.
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@@mathewdasilva4421 don't be stupid.
I've played both of these guys. During my match with Strickland he threw several tantrums. I walked away with little respect for the guy who I had once admired. He's a jerk in person during a match. Efren on the other hand is always graceful and humble. I've had the pleasure of witnessing him many times in person. Always even tempered and never blames anyone else and takes wins and losses like a gentleman, unlike Earl.
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Kahit paulit ulit panoorin hindi nakakasawa great legend humble idol efren
🌵2024*just found pool channels & The GOAT, Efren Reyes!! Absolutely AWESOME MASTER!❤ Enjoyed pool in my younger years, so at 82 I am finding his skill and experience at 69 very satisfying ❤❤❤Thank you for bringing us all these videos!!
efren still playing till now at 30th sea games but not 8 9 balls he accept the challenge to play carom billiard he don't take the gold but he got the bronze at 65 yrs old.. such a legend