2004 Masters Final - Ronnie O'Sullivan v Paul Hunter

2004 Masters Final - Ronnie O'Sullivan v Paul Hunter
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[@jajasmin]

R.I.P. Paul Hunter

[@hachunhong]

I watch this video every year and still with tears in my eyes. RIP Paul.

[@sayeedfaisal6763]

A tribute to the Legend... Who respected the game no matter if he was Winning or Not...

[@Snookeraddict147]

At the time of winning this, his 3rd masters title, Paul was only 26. The lad for sure would have dominated the noughties along with Ronnie and Higgins had he still been with us. R.I.P Paul. You are sadly missed

[@AverageAtBestHDTB]

He was my idol when I was a kid and was absolutely devastated when he passed away. I have a commemorative cue which I still use today, 13 years later.

[@christopherdocherty9946]

A true master of the game r.i.p Paul

[@jonnygye3363]

I'm a huge Ronnie fan but have to say Paul Hunter was the only player ever to play and have the same standard skill that Ronnie shows when he is in the right frame of mind...Rip Paul Hunter took from us far to early...

[@davekersevan6145]

We're u drunk when u wrote that comment?

[@danfernandes5607]

What are you talking about? Paul Hunter was average at best. Just because the bloke is dead doesn’t mean his ability was suddenly better! What a fucking joke you are, just trying to jump on the “RIP” bandwagon.

[@theevilone1646]

@@danfernandes5607 well how cynical are you buddy

[@isa-ee7lq]

@@theevilone1646 Bad Day, maybe

[@theevilone1646]

@@isa-ee7lq I think he just doesn't know what it take to go pro. It's not just a sport to these guys, it's a way of life.

[@englishmaninengland1451]

I still can't believe Paul Hunter has gone. Still think about him, RIP Paul. Thank you for you're contribution to snooker.

[@ben9DB]

This match ignited my love for snooker when I was 11 years old. Paul became my all-time favourite player after watching this game, his comeback was so inspiring. Hard to believe that both Paul and also Willie Thorne on commentary are no longer with us. A monumental loss to the game.

[@schmurgen5242]

Such a shame he’s gone. You wonder what he could’ve won had he had the chance. One of those players that was an absolute gentleman in victory and defeat

[@kevvome]

The most talented snooker player in the world and someone with a personality as bubbly as a glass of the finest champagne. Who didn't admire and like and respect Paul Hunter? As modest and charming a man as you could wish to meet and had true Yorkshire grit as he showed us all here. To come back from the jaws of defeat and beat Ronnie proved Paul had skill and determination in spades. To me, his early death was sports saddest loss anywhere in the world. Paul's wife and baby girl must have suffered too at the loss, but we all shared that loss with you both and it's good to know you found happiness eventually with another man Lindsey. We'll never have another Paul Hunter and you know what?.....I'm glad of it. He was a one-off and irreplaceable both as a player and a man. God bless, Paul.

[@tomlardner2708]

Yes, Paul hunter was a tremendous snooker player with great talent and flair as well too. The tragedy was he would have been world champion had cancer not cruelly taken him away from us. God bless you Paul thanks for all the great memories you gave us rip

[@kevvome]

@@tomlardner2708 I second every word of what you say Tom. Very sadly missed and we have been cheated of a future world champion being crowned for all to see.

[@MONSTERAGAR]

For me the best snooker TV graphic I've seen yet... Love these frame points smoothly turning.

[@brandonwilson2732]

Loved watching this guy play! A picture of perfect health and to think he would be dead just 2 years later is absolutely heartbreaking. Be grateful for every moment because life is so unpredictable for us all. He certainly was the ‘Beckham of the Baize’, what a talent! RIP Paul Hunter, gone way to soon - so unfair. 😞🙏🏻

[@bridgetdoman1386]

My brother lost his life to cancer on Easter Sunday, only diagnosed 9 months ago. He would be 65 next Tuesday. He and I were brought up on snooker, our dad playing for the local club years ago, my brother played and so did I to a lesser extent. Like Paul lost his life only 2 years after this game, little did we know a year ago when my brother took me out for lunch with his best pal and his wife that he would soon lose his life. As you say, be grateful for every moment because life is so unpredictable for us all but for Paul at 27, married with a young child, a top snooker player, he had so much in front of him. Such losses make me so angry.

[@THEADZBRADZ]

@@bridgetdoman1386 sorry to hear about your brother hope you're okay

[@AhmadMughal1]

They look majestic in long hair

[@user-lj3vs7dw1s]

indeed

[@SlickRick4EVER]

That couldn’t have been said any better!

[@cj11]

Ljp

[@cj11]

Km ho

[@GeorgeMcCauley]

One of those great sporting moments I’ll never forget. I was so young when I saw this live. Rest in peace Paul Hunter ❤️

[@kazamshah4543]

This final was the first snooker match i ever watched at 14, still can`t believe it was back in 2004. Total legends.

[@vgamerul4617]

@@bathtownship tf

[@lexboy84]

battle of the DUDES , these guys look like two surfers

[@cale1981]

after this he only had such a very short time to go..... unbelieveable. life's not fair. R.I.P Paul

[@physicsguybrian]

Life is what you make it...It's death that's not fair!

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Still tough to watch, knowing he's gone. Rip

[@yingchen720]

Me too

[@Scalachi123]

Very much loved and very much missed

[@johnbrett8788]

bathtownship asshole

[@chriswilliamson7694]

Remember thinking when I watched this match in 2004 that it was the best match I'd ever seen. Now, in 2017, it's still my all-time favourite.

[@ioriedwards7554]

Not many have been able to beat Ronnie, especially in his prime, but PAUL did. What a shame he was taken from us at such an early age. I will never forget you PAUL. RIP amigo

[@2Dexx]

golden snooker years

[@nossasenhoradoo871]

***** "golden snooker years" There was nothing "golden" about those years. Too many of the matches were fixed! They still are. Even O'Sullivan has commented on this. Then he was reprimanded and forced to lose the 2014 final! Snooker is a farce. Which is why I don't watch it any more!

[@Razovllay]

+Sam Samoa Is that tin foil hat comfortable?

[@umairjaved8933]

Sam Samoa r

[@ifyourethere]

Best masters. I can only imagine how far Paul would have gone. Such a phenomenal talent and great sportsmanship. They need to do more Paul recaps

[@MrMagsimus]

RIP Paul you was fantastic in every way ..greatly missed and a credit to the sport good looks , charisma and personality accompanied by sheer genius skills ❤️❤️🌹🌹🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@muntazirali3128]

First time i saw Ronnie happy for his own defeat.. It was just Paul Hunter Who could do this.. All the Love in the world for Paul.. miss you R.I.P🥺♥️

[@johnbrett8788]

It is hard to believe paul hunter died two years later what a player he was and would have become world champion for sure. RIP Paul you are missed loads.

[@auremilka]

I discovered the beauty of snooker the year Paul Hunter culminated. May you rest in peace.

[@duster15670]

We've been robbed of having him playing alongside the likes of Ronnie since 2006 to present day...Rip Paul 🌹

[@eugenefarrar1959]

Nice bloke, great player, down to earth and good sense of humour.

[@frodclairvoyantclip]

What a frame of snooker. It's hard to say if there have been a better final frames than this one. Paul was so strong mentally in this last frame. If he was still around we could have had more classics like these between these two great players!

[@yamiyugi1238]

Paul was an amazing player what a character.Him vs Ronnie was magic.Paul definitely would have won the world title possibly could have been a 2 or 3 time world Champion.If only Paul was still alive him and Ronnie probably would have had same more amazing battles in final's.You can tell both players really respected eachother too

[@zralifestyle17]

2020 still watching ✋ . We miss you Legend .😔

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Thanks for the upload! Have you got more of this match? It's a really great classic match - but the quality of other versions I've seen here arent so good as this.

[@localfox1000]

RIP Paul Hunter. Special special player.

[@TheFugatto]

Жалко Пола . Рано он ушёл от нас ! ВЕЧНАЯ ЕМУ ПАМЯТЬ !

[@Kopiraiter]

Так хотел стать чемпионом мира, великий игрок...

[@Renato_Albert]

Chorando no final do jogo. Foi inacreditável para Hunter ganhar do Ronnie, e foi inacreditável para nós ver este homem brilhante com um belo sorriso. Graças a Deus pela vida dele.

[@jor-elfathertokl.superman]

Still sadly missed. R i p paul hunter. Brilliant game.

[@ieradossantos]

Back when I started watching and was amazed by these 2

[@MusikPiratCH]

At that time a was a huge fan of 4 Snooker players: Steve Davis, Stephen Hendrik, Paul Hunter and (Paul's best friend) Matthew Stevens! Brilliant Snooker from both Ronnie O'Sullivan and Paul Hunter (deserved winner)!

[@jezzaus2124]

Sad thing is, he was improving all the time. Nailed on world champ that was sadly not to be. Really thought 03 was his year. Damn that crafty Ken!

[@matthiusdasilva7721]

** PAUL HUNTER ** was my favourite player besides ** RONNIE O SULLIVAN ** those 2 was head N shoulders above everyone else in the game && The Rocket is still is today although you've got the likes of TRUMPY && SELBY & of Course Neil Robertson. I sorely miss you Paul playing on the Green Base :/ R.I.P your still a legend in the snooker hall of fame.

[@hankmike9902]

It's good to know that there is a snooker tournament named the Paul Hunter Classic. "The tournament started in 2004 as the Grand Prix Fürth and was staged in Furth, Germany. After two years as the Fürth German Open, it was renamed the Paul Hunter Classic in 2007 in memory of the late player Paul Hunter" (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hunter_Classic)

[@easttexan2933]

RIP young lad. You could have been one of the greatest.

[@AbdulKhan-ve4hx]

RIP Paul you were a great Champion mate!

[@user-qw1tr1bn3h]

The only player to come close to ronnie , as I'm a ronnie fan, due to his attitude, star quality and his talent , what a shame what we missed out on , no doubt he would have won multiple world titles

[@loue-black]

Paul be missed but never forgotten

[@stuartscott5902]

So sad Paul has gone a world champion in the making what a wonderful snooker player to win the masters 3 times at such a young age is ridiculous still have a tear for the great late Paul hunter may you RIP😢

[@jb894]

RIP Paul. A true great.

[@SajjadAli-px4ju]

Pual Hunter, I find difficult to describe your game. you deserved it against the GREAT ROCKET PLAYER RONNIE O SULLIVAN

[@Rojata19]

I think Paul was the only true skilled player that could take Ronnie on! What a player he was! RIP LAD!

[@OGA_999]

RIP Paul Hunter. What a beautiful talented and humble person, both looks wise and in his character. Ronnie is and remains my favourite snooker player ever, but this dude has left his mark on the game. His legacy will remain

[@brianowens2943]

It was such a loss I just seen it on KZbin and it would break your heart when you seem him with his wife or partner I'm sorry for her loss my sister died of cancer to may he rest in peace

[@princeyasirpy]

this man was incredible.. i miss u my Hero.. R.i.P paul

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

Paul was so good. Ronnie himself said he would have won world titles. So brave as well, was playing in between chemo sessions and couldn't even feel the tips of his fingers. I read his widow Lindsey's book and what he had to endure was heartbreaking, he was in agony for the last year of his life, he went through hell. He left a great legacy though and it's nice to see his name on the Master's trophy.

[@jamiehammond7401]

Thanks for video, nice bit of snooker history.

[@kevvome]

The most talented snooker player in the world and as bubbly as a bottle of the finest champagne.

[@adeellahori8325]

Paul is always a great player and attitude very nice and attendance of playing

[@endacollins1]

wow what epic finals have we have been robbed of with the passing of Paul hunter what a different face snooker would have now with who was king if he was around today no doubt Ronnie would not have as many titles and I say that as a Ronnie fan, but saying that Ronnie himself has been robbed of the battle as so have we and all who loved Paul's game and those who knew and loved him personally,,,, for ever missed every time I see that Masters trophy

[@endacollins1]

Ronnie him self said this so your ignorant comment shows little respect for Paul, I am a huge Ronnie fan but we have no one who could of tested Ron the way Paul could of, so get of your high horse

[@idontknowyou876]

nz rockdj you sire are a very rude being

[@AdhamMGhaly]

RIP Paul...You were capable of being one of the greatest players ever :(

[@physicsguybrian]

Capable of being? He showed he already reached that point and was accelerating toward even higher level play all the time. Had Paul not been taken by cancer, I think he would have been the spark that would have forced Ronnie to keep improving his own game. Those two would have battled back and forth for many years to come. Unreal how things can change so quickly. It should be a reminder to all of us that every moment of every day counts and each of those moments should be considered precious....because they are. R.I.P. Paul Hunter.

[@fhgaming7321]

My God so sorry for Hunter, I mean this is the first time I watch this man in my life and was so angry on him regarding not his talent but for beaten Ronnie my favourite But after reading comments and knowing that he is no more I'm just fallen love this dude Huh how dumb I'm Lots of respect and love for Hunter 😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@luigisabato2427]

Ìo ho amato questo gioco , grazie al meraviglioso Paul e lo amerò per nerito dell'immenso Ronnie .Aprirle 2022👍💖

[@planetaflu]

Pra chegar num 9 a 9 contra o O"Sullivan tinha que ser no mínimo um jogador extraordinário de snooker.

[@denzilite]

Wonderful to see Babs Slater being introduced. Incredible moment.

[@muhammadmudassar1019]

Best players and best frame in the history of snooker ever played by legends.

[@fazalabbas77145]

This is the ronni the man who is happy after losing and more happy on winning of his opponent Paul . Greatest sportsmanship by ronni.

[@baamchannel2049]

ronnie handsome with long hair 😍

[@mhammedassahli492]

RIP Great Paul Hunter , big love from Morocco

[@smith077906]

'Lindsey really good in what she does" can't believe he said that! lol

[@Adam_Outdoors]

+Robin Banks She was also his Snooker coach, so was bit of double meaning ;)

[@smith077906]

AdamOutdoors she was his snooker coach?? he he she can't even play snooks, they met in a nightclub didn't they? tight brown or easy pink? sorry I hate myself for writing that

[@TorAsbjoern]

+AdamOutdoors It is quite funny to think of. R.I.P. the legend Paul Hunter.

[@PeterHope2]

+Robin Banks he he she....he

[@chrisinbcn]

Yes she even got offended and left him quite pissed at the end. That was quite rude of him

[@nickgill7941]

It was a fantastic match, one to be treasured. He will /is sadly missed

[@robertoseveno]

Such a beautiful game

[@786qad]

RIP Legend

[@shayanali4840]

Rip Paul hunter❤. You will be missed❤

[@sikandergrtkhan8263]

A great loss may God rest his soul in peace. Very tragic and very sad.

[@samikhan5821]

R.I.P Paul Hunter Love you man

[@affansiddique8029]

In my life i was only a player snooker fan the one and only paul hunter.... Because he play with brave i like paul hunter pot..... I am a very big fan of you paul hunter i love you so much........

[@metasaxo]

Perfect final !

[@christopherdocherty9946]

Long hairs and roses two of the best

[@jamiehammond7401]

Coming back down 6 to 2 is inspiring. R.I.P Mr. Hunter

[@albernererhelge]

This was a great time for this sport...

[@VINNIEJONES10]

Imagine the player Hunter could have been had he not been taking so tragically. R.I.P.

[@jgilds7947]

Paul Hunter was such a good player...unfair he was taken so young.would have won multiple world titles! R.I.P

[@user-ks5ip7hu4b]

The best players ever ...R.I.P. PAUL. HUNTER

[@albinojossiasmaunjamaunja847]

Grande jogo do Paul Hunter!

[@Parwan0093]

This was very good playing....🇩🇪🇦🇫🇩🇪

[@babardil2782]

great frames

[@joesoo]

what can i say, both are truly legend, ronnie wouldnt have been where hes at now if paul was with us today

[@physicsguybrian]

Legends, I agree. The rest of your comment, I disagree 100%. Paul's continued presence would have kept Ronnie from every being complacent. It would have driven Ronnie to improve an already stellar game. They would have fed off each other's energy and skill levels and would taken snooker to a whole new level. Glass half full my friend, not half empty!

[@charlesscottkelly]

Cracking final I enjoyed my Sunday night that night in 2004

[@kazamshah4543]

First snooker match i ever watched was this Masters final back in 2004, been hooked ever since. Still can`t believe its been 14 years.

[@brendanmcbrearty554]

R. I. P. Paul Hunter.

[@pakforces7965]

Rest peace champ😌😥

[@shaggymcshaggison9751]

Paul was such a talented beautiful young man..god bless you sunshine

[@Powerneck]

Surely would have Been World Snooker Champion.. Such a talent, and a Tragic Loss .

[@willingtodieyoung]

He really was a Superstar. RIP

[@invisiblemaninvisibleman2097]

Well happy for him Superb player RIP

[@fluxfotos22]

snooker hero.

[@paulmartin4971]

Rip Paul legend of the game

[@robertnorman4306]

Shame he's gone nice person very good player👌

[@camelia9802]

Hardly a moment goes by in this thrilling match without someone or some people in the audience coughing.

[@richardlefaive1944]

tremendous safety display by Hunter in this match and the entire day 2 of this final really.

[@ciaranmckenna1586]

R.I.P. Paul hunter the master champion of all time

[@erdemkaya2735]

Rest in Peace, boy!

[@stuart4860]

paul was a heck of a player, RIP bud

[@nibsvkh]

I only rediscovered snooker in 2015 so didn't see Paul during his career. I live in Canada where in the 80's we saw snooker on TV but for some unfathomable reason it stopped airing and now hours of fucking stupid poker! Can only imagine how incredible his record would have been by 2019!

[@stephenobrien639]

RIP Paul ....played with so much heart under pressure...a big loss to the game