FOUL? Angry Efren Reyes almost hit Earl Strickland.

Efren Reyes VS Earl Strickland of the Color of money event year 1996 Take all money prize of a 100,000$ ! Watch as we take a look at this controversial rack as both players argue to whether a foul is committed or not.

[@edhartgrove7552]

♥♥. This is why referees are necessary, unless the players agree, beforehand, that "controversies" will be settled by some other means - ie. a flip of a coin, playing "rock, paper, scissors", taking a vote by spectators, etc. By agreeing to abide by a referree's decision, that's it. While you might disagree with a referree's decision, and grumble about it, really doesn't matter.

[@cesardeleozsr.6563]

VA b.

[@davidmellish3295]

As well as referee's they use video technology in snooker now for very controversial situations, do they use video evidence in pool as well ? If they don't then they should ,cause it settles all disputes

[@rizalindra9597]

BAGUS

[@thebigo2605]

No referees in British pubs.... you can imagine how some disagreements went 👊🤕🚑🚓

[@raikey2176]

or video review

[@trueblu8]

A true champion. 🏆 And so humble. A class act Efren is.

[@clivelowe9604]

I don’t see where efren almost hitting Strickland. The title is a lie u people need to stop these fake titles. Efren is the humblest player in pool.

[@legendefrenreyes]

Thank you. Have you met Efren Reyes?

[@clivelowe9604]

Legend Efren Reyes u are my pool idol I am from Jamaica but I live in Canada.every pool players in Jamaica love u . Respect continue being the greatest

[@clivelowe9604]

Hoping to meet Efren some day respect the greatest ever hold a pool stick

[@legendefrenreyes]

Thank you for your love. Efren Reyes sends regards to all in Jamaica and Canada. Efren also love all pool players! Keep playing keep hustling! How's life there in Canada?

[@gagemaker7936]

Its called click bait, to get views live and learn my friend.

[@AceGoodheart]

I must have missed the part where Reyes almost hit Strickland. Another deceptive title.

[@irespectyouropinion8148]

He said wanted

[@avgblue5180]

@@irespectyouropinion8148 Says almost hit in title, not wanted. :)

[@sadyoutube3533]

Everybody Gangsta until Efren Reyes is their next opponent.

[@TheCaramrod24]

Never liked earls antics but can understand that different people deal with stress in different ways. Efren Reyes has always been a gentleman. Can't argue that he is the best. That being said my option of Earl softened when I watch his commantary videos on the billiard network. Phenomenal commentator. Very likeable

[@justinstewart9751]

He really is, he’s one of my favorite players

[@davidtejones]

Efren is not a hot headed person, he may mumble or slap the chalk at the side of the table but never could hurt a person or act like hitting a person. People will always watch your videos even w/o any catchy titles so please change the title. Thank you.

[@cor608]

Out

[@coryCuc]

Absolutely. There's not a violent bone in that man's body.

[@jordanleblanc4699]

yah was gonna say kinda click baity for people who dont want him, i didnt notice any attempt in a strike towards strickland

[@johndaniel3474]

He was a pool hustler when he got to America if he was hot headed he would of been dead along time ago

[@level2billiards]

Excellent breakdown of the events as they unfolded.

[@babibau2781]

Rumors has it that Earl still debating with the refs until today.

[@dadosmtherealones7814]

😂 damn! That’s just sad bruh! lmfao!

[@richardsabean5781]

The more Earl cry ,, the less he have to piss!!

[@heri7679]

HAHAHAHAHA...

[@johnedwards7899]

Earl has a very high opinion of himself, so I believe he will go to his grave still arguing

[@Manixsimulator]

5:45 dito ako natawa e haha thug life😂

[@Cons2911]

I always see efren smiling, but yeah, in that intro, efren wasn’t having it

[@feddbautista3742]

Being awarded as the "GREATEST" but then decided to just sit it out and proceeded to puff a smoke is probably the coolest thing I've ever seen. That's an OG right there💪

[@legendefrenreyes]

Absolutely.

[@jamest3552]

Could be he just really needed a cigarette.

[@paeng46]

Well, the reason Strickland argued that it was a foul; probably because he was far away from the table and didn't see the contact clearly. And even if Efren hits the side rail first before hitting the 5, still the 5 is going to bounce back the rail. And for me, there's no reason Efren could miss the five.

[@9Ballr]

Do you know that the 5 wasn't frozen to the cushion?

[@paeng46]

9Ballr It’s not a problem if it’s frozen to the rail or not; if the hit was clear and the contact was clearly made with the object ball first. It’s only disputed when the ball happens to be frozen and the referee was uncertain to declare the contact. In such cases, if the cue ball hits the rail first, the frozen object ball will subsequently move off the rail thereby ensuing the apprehension that it was hit by the cue ball. But if the contact was clearly ruled, then it’s not a problem.

[@9Ballr]

@@paeng46 You said that if the cueball hits the rail before hitting the 5, the 5 will go back to the rail. That's not necessarily true, even if the 5 is not frozen to the rail. But setting that aside, my point is that if the 5 is frozen to the rail, and the cueball hits the rail first and then the 5, the 5 will not go back to the rail, so no ball will hit a rail after contact.

[@paeng46]

9Ballr Yes, you are correct. If the 5 was frozen to the rail and the cue ball hits the rail first before the 5, the 5 will not bounce back to the rail. That may be true, except that the 5 was still hit and since it was already frozen, then it will surely bounce off the rail; and as you see, it hits back the rail. Watch closely and you can see the 5 hits the rail after the contact. That’s why I said that even if the cue hits the rail first before the 5, I believe the 5 will still hit the rail, as the cue ball just kissed it aside.

[@9Ballr]

@@paeng46 The 5 did not go back to the rail on Efren's shot. You can see that on Earl's next shot, because when he hits the 5 he drives it to the rail, and then it comes out. That's what the controversy was about. Since the 5 was frozen, Earl was saying that the cueball hit the rail first, and then the 5 (or maybe hit both simultaneously), and so it was a foul since no ball hit a rail after that. I think he was wrong, and that it was a good hit because I think the cueball hit the 5 first and then the rail on Efren's shot. But I don't think the 5 went back to the rail on Efren's shot, so in order for Efren's shot to not be a foul the cueball had to hit the 5 first.

[@r32446]

That combination shot shows his level of play. He is far above anyone in both execution and heart. A combination like that is probably the hardest shot to shoot, let alone do it in a match that could cost him the entire match itself. Today, Shane Van Boening is probably the closest person to Efren at his prime. I don't know if Shane would have played that combination shot vs. playing safe... I do believe there is a physical limit to how good anyone can be in this game. There is always that element of slight over stroke or understroke, and the element of concentration gap to miss even the most basic shots. To be perfect 1.000 is to play every shot, shape, perfectly. No one can do this, and so a compromise has to be made, as Efren has shown during these 3 days of play. Efren and Shane V are the only two players who can play this game to that level on a consistent basis. And I have watched them all throughout the past 35 years ever since I started to play seriously. There are a lot of names out there, and Strickland was #1 at one point, but Strickland as talented as he is, needed to see an MD. psychiatrist and be on medication. But again, that is why is he as good as he is. But his lack of upbringing, and lack of education, and his environment have never taught him to have the right foundation as a person. It is not all his fault, and I feel bad for him. He could have been the best of the best, but his personality faults have gotten in the way.

[@legendefrenreyes]

What a brilliant thought. But I think Shane Van Boening would play safe instead of combination. The level of difficulty of that shot was just too much. If you consider the distance between the cue ball and the object ball, that is way too long to do a combination. If you also notice, the distance of the cue ball on the rail and see how Efren slightly jack up, that made the shot less accurate. Despite those circumstances, Efren Reyes nailed the shot and was even playing for position. I couldn't agree with you more with what you said that Efren Reyes is far above anyone in both execution and heart.

[@markfish1113]

Take away the lame jump ball, prime Efren is the best player out there in 9 ball. The current new generation of players cannot be snooked as they jump every time mostly.

[@ibashcommunists6847]

My dad plays poker with Efren. Efren told him that he used to be able to hit shots that require pin prick precision but nowadays cannot do so because of his nerves and failing eyesight.

[@kingkeefage]

​@@markfish1113It's odd to see signs in pool halls that state "No Masse or Jump Shots Allowed!", then seeing both shot types being legally used in world tournaments.

[@markfish1113]

@@kingkeefageMasse is a skillful shot used in snooker as well, at least the lame jump ball must be disallowed to make the game more skillful. The new gen players can't bank from the walls.

[@grantrichardson2185]

Never was a fan of Earl. Always whining and always sharking.

[@grantrichardson2185]

Paul Goodier It’s fucking with your opponent to throw off their game. Wether it’s talking shit or putting on a show. Throwing tantrums is another way I’ve witnessed. Especially if the opposition doesn’t know you.

[@BackSeatHump]

The best man won.

[@chrischannel4538]

There's only one sport in the world where everybody agrees of one true G.O.A.T. Efren "Bata" "The Magician" Reyes is the G.O.A.T. of pool.

[@joeygonzo]

I'd like to think that way but Greenleaf and Mosconi have good arguments as the GOAT. They won several world titles. The GOAT in basketball is Jordan. No doubt about it .

[@chrischannel4538]

@@joeygonzo Agree, they've won several world titles as well as Efren. But what separates them to Efren is that, Efren is a pure entertainer, making trick-shots under so much pressure of bigger pot prizes, executing experimental shots in a do-or-die situation. Nobody but Efren could do that. That's my opinion and it won't change for the time being.

[@philipcallado5693]

Joe Cue thing is, Efren changed the way everyone plays pool. Pool was such a power, offensive game in the 80s. Guys like Earl were more the norm. But then Efren started beating guys with finesse, kicks and defense. Now you’re seeing more players adopt those parts of the game.

[@prettysure3085]

@@joeygonzo several world titles against who? Amongs them 8, maybe 10 good players i guess. Reyes played with the best of world in the height of the sports popularity. Goat. And you could make a better argument for lebron when he wins his 4th ring sometime next week.

[@cirrus8791]

O'Sullivan in snooker.

[@josealejandrotorrejon6586]

No solo es el mejor, también es el mas querido por todos por su respeto y humildad en el juego.

[@philipcallado5693]

I remember seeing this the first time and at that moment thinking,”Damn. If looks could kill.” That’s the thing people forget about Efren. Off the table he’s like everyone’s favorite uncle. But on the table, he’s icy. The 🐐!

[@harrydietrich3854]

Efren a true good sport and a great gentleman pool player, Congratulations Sir!

[@excxmoody]

I had a shot extremely similar to this while playing an off duty state trooper who kept claiming it was a foul yet everyone around us agreed it wasn't a foul. Earl is one hell of a poor sport.

[@excxmoody]

Who I played got so fucking rude even when calmly explaining what occurred during the shot that I eventually in front of everyone said fuck it you take ball in hand. At times I cannot stand playing lower level players.

[@legendefrenreyes]

@@excxmoody I like your style. Just give them ball in hand and wait until they pay for it. I hope you won that match.

[@excxmoody]

Very frustrating when everyone knows I am a fair player and will call a foul on myself over the smallest fouls that are hard to notice.

[@excxmoody]

Next time someone wants to instantly start flipping out the moment I try to explain the physics of what took place, just walking away instead of going down to a persons level only for our team captain to pull me outside to cool off.

[@AccordionJoe1]

At most pool rooms, the call on whether a foul was committed is left to the shooter. That eliminates most arguments.

[@legendefrenreyes]

Well, not in this case 😆

[@godisgood9438]

So you think that the man that commits the foul (the shooter), *"according to you"* he then is the determiner whether he committed the Foul or not? What drug are you smoking?

[@edhartgrove7552]

Joseph Van ×× At "most pool rooms", the players aren't playing for $100,000. In " high stakes " competition, some HARD rules must be agreed to, before the match even begins. Otherwise, an unscrupulous player COULD just slightly nudge balls with their fingers, or, shoot an OBVIOUS foul (and just claim that no foul had taken place), etc. As I stated in a different comment, before the competition even begins, the players SHOULD agree to how disagreements will be resolved - like having a referee decide, or, tossing a coin, or whatever.

[@gmr7494]

Yeah, this is a misleading title...but it is still interesting because I don't think I've ever seen Efren come close to being angry.

[@rlensrlens2575]

Man... This guy is made for it, true humble & true champ!

[@bjornyesterday2562]

Earl the girl still whining

[@goesthadistance]

Your videos are great. Thank you.

[@miguelitoturingan5811]

Stickland is a strict player not in the proper place and order. Efren "Bata" Reyes is the billiards GOAT! Greatest Of All Time. Taknidong strickland galing mo Efren!!!

[@jenniferbernante3423]

I can just say is wooow nice job Mr. Efren pride of the Philippines in pool the humble and kind person

[@expatinthadiq1636]

You know what,my eyes focused on the videos but i was amazed the way you pronounce and speak the words,👍good job

[@binisayagaming4505]

5:48 lol

[@bushputz]

Nobody doubts Earl Strickland's skill as a player. That said, he is also a big ass. When he loses, it's NEVER his fault. He got a bad call. His opponent cheated. The ref was biased. The crowd was too loud. He was getting heckled. I've known LOTS of players who specialize in head games. They'll wait until you're down on your shot, then come up to the table and grab the chalk, or start talking to you, or they'll make a sudden movement. They complain about everything and everyone. They'll do anything they can to get you out of your game. Many of them are decent players, but they will never reach their potential. Instead of putting their energy into learning their craft, they try to pull others down. Besides his great skill and knowledge of all cue games, Efren Reyes is a calm and humble person. He put his energy into mastery, not bluster and anger.

[@TAROTAI]

are you talking about Trump?

[@anyamargaux858]

Are freaking blind

[@finding3384]

always some pizz head to run his pipe about someone he doesnt knoe

[@cornonthecob1268]

Well said!

[@tygunn8183]

The sun got in his eyes, the wind blew the ball off course, his shoe was untied, somebody sneezed, he had a headache, hit his funny bone, got a charley-horse, had to use the bathroom, watched a sad movie before the match, got up an hour earlier than normal, Burger King didn't make his order right, ran a stop sign and got a ticket, motel left his room dirty, missed his exit, got lost for 30 minutes, couldn't find a parking spot, slipped and fell in the parking lot, had his wallet stolen, blister on left foot, forgot his password, needed to crack his knuckles but they wouldn't crack, sore back, slammed left hand in car door, car overheated, IHOP burned his toast, couldn't find his keys, had an ear infection, only cold water in shower, pillow was too big, not enough towels, dull razor, forgot to put on deoderant, drank too much water before the match, etc,etc,etc...

[@humfirays952]

We almost hit you to change the tittle bruh..

[@romeobotviewers]

he is a calm man, and I proud with efran forever.. from indonesia❤️

[@idhamKF]

Efran efran opo ae

[@hapebaru7790]

musuh e efren jancuk og..hasu

[@padraigosullivan9979]

And while Earl was a cranky player to play against he was probably second to Bata in all time greats

[@gaminggirl7237]

The Edit in The lAst 34 sEcOnDs wAs funnY😂😂

[@elizabethfuhr5527]

A very humble Filipino

[@jeffdoyle4703]

I saw Earl play a number of times. Seemed like he always went out of his way to piss somebody off. Great player though. Brought some much needed color to the game.

[@clauded.9821]

Stop Writing on the vids .. keep them pure and clean...Thanks

[@miketran01]

When Efren wins... he always says he got lucky... haha love him!

[@darinruddock3394]

Had the cue ball contacted the rail first, it would have left the rail with more energy, tapped the five and ended up a good 6 inches out from the rail. That did not happen. Strickland knows this, he was just trying to get a free foul from a difficult call. The cue was deadened by hitting the 5 first and lost its energy, thus coming to rest near the rail and behind the 5 ball, exactly how that shot was intended to be played by Efren. Strickland always blames everything else when he loses, the table, the audience, his bad luck, his opponents good luck, the referee, the temperature and whatever else he can think of. His extremely immature Ego just won’t allow him to lose graciously. He NEVER get’s beat by someone, there’s always an excuse.

[@legendefrenreyes]

You must be an excellent player. You sure know all the physics of the shot.

[@darinruddock3394]

Legend Efren Reyes I am not an excellent player. I’m good, but far from excellent. My father and I play a lot of One Pocket when he comes to Florida to visit me and we play in Pennsylvania when I visit him, it’s “our thing to do together”. I’d really like to find a Snooker table here in Florida. I believe I could spend some time on that game. It just does not have the popularity here in the US. I think most of us American’s, are to impatient for Snooker, but not me, I love the strategy. That’s where you get to use the physics of the game the most, also the reason I like One Pocket. But at 48 years old, none of my friends enjoy One Pocket.

[@legendefrenreyes]

@@darinruddock3394 You are not great but you are a good person with a good life and relationship with your father. Keep hustling!

[@terrybutler818]

@@darinruddock3394 I too enjoy snooker too few people play it and fewer still are any good at it there's a good place in Lakeland if your near by, Wally's. 30 tables great atmosphere 1 snooker table very few play. Looking for a good player 😎

[@darinruddock3394]

@@terrybutler818 I’ll make it to Lakeland sometime and play some snooker. I’ll try to give you a couple weeks notice here before I head that way. What’s a good day of the week or weekend to make sure you are free to set aside some time? My schedule is fairly flexible, Sunday - Thursday.

[@christopherk396]

Strickland was just a sore loser. Every miss was someone else's fault.

[@pabloantoniovalenzuelacort4293]

Ya es leyenda, bravo Efren (Bata), genio, gran MAESTRO.🇨🇱

[@mikmaks7393]

I remember this. This was a 3 day series. Earl was leading the first two days and then Efren rallied in the 3rd day. Then this happen and it was all downhill for Earl. He just lost his concentration and hurried most of this shots.

[@aliffluffy4111]

Good work bro

[@rickhinojosa5455]

I could see why strickland contested it. It was so close that in regular speed, seeing it live, it easily could have seemed to hit the rail first. Much at stake so he would be stupid not to contest it if you thought it was in error. Mr. Reyes was awesome.🙏

[@michaeltrumph121]

Neither was a "young man" back then. Efren was around 42 and Earl was 35

[@azimmilhan4236]

5:50 he doesn't give a shit

[@bunquin1126]

This is race to 120 for how many days. I understand the frustrations of both players with minor dispute like that.

[@dennisschell5543]

Earl THE GIRL Strickland...billiards embarrassment. 😒

[@RaymondTumanda]

Thanks for sharing

[@joeyr3349]

McCreedy and Strickland have the same attitude

[@hendrikcampioni9810]

Played there a few times. Ridgways Wanchai Hongkong. Very nice place with a great host/owner. Played a tournament in 1997 there. 64 people playing a best of one !!!8 ball formula . Final best of 3. winner takes all ! made it to the final but lost to a professional snooker player from Australia . I believe it was Dean o'Kane .Was a lot of fun. I heard the owner Bob Moore is not with us anymore. Sadly he died in 1997.

[@excxmoody]

Have come to somewhat of a conclusion why the two are polar opposites. Life stressors.

[@TheNuggzt3r]

"As Strickland murmurs on his way back to the chair." That pretty much sums up every video about him.

[@gulugul78]

Strickland shows zero decorum or etiquette... such a terrible sportsman ... apart from his skill of course

[@legendefrenreyes]

I agree. But Strickland was just really upset because he was 17 games ahead but Efren came up strong in the last day of the match overtaking Strickland and even lead 3 games ans ultimately rose up victorious. It was a really intense match with a lot of emotions going on.

[@nashchi]

Strickland is the most defeated 9ball

[@nelsonbeltran9720]

I am so proud to be a Filipino. Salute Efren "the magician" Reyes! 💞🇵🇭

[@shawnstrode3825]

Not sure which is more fun watching Efren win or Earl get upset.

[@prettysure3085]

Earl get upset.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Love to watch Efren play. He is a MASTER!!!

[@legendefrenreyes]

the Grandmaster.

[@thomaseagle6420]

@@legendefrenreyes this is not an answer from Efren. He was reserved and not boastful.

[@dennisschell5543]

Earl THE GIRL Strickland....billiards embarrassment. 🙄

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Efren is not one to lie

[@legendefrenreyes]

I agree. Have you met Efren Reyes?

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

@@legendefrenreyes at Derby city a few times

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

I live in Tennessee so only a few hours away from there

[@legendefrenreyes]

@@chriscripplercruz1833 That's a rare experience seeing the World's greatest pool player to have ever lived and watch him play. I assume you are a great pro player? Am I right?

[@legendefrenreyes]

@@chriscripplercruz1833 Wow. Did you know that Efren won the Derby city classic 14 times? No one ever get close to that record. Am I right?

[@thebigo2605]

Noticed how the announcer added in ''you define champion''... he knew that would get under Earls skin.

[@dan8pool]

👍 Merci pour la vidéo 😉

[@seancyco9446]

Efren Reyes, one of the exciting & greatest 9ball players iv'e ever seen.

[@jlh55]

With camera's slow motion and at least 3 judges to view the shot. A fair and unbiased ruling should be able to be called

[@jojolirio2482]

The video is awesome... it has already graphics on it.. too much talking sorry to say :( No offense meant but its hard to watch... so annoying.. :( It would be ideal to watch if not for the voice over or commentating. I know its your channel.. but I hope you will not take it offensively. thanks

[@legendefrenreyes]

It's okay. Thank you for taking the time to comment. We will be better in the future because of you our dear subscriber.

[@jojolirio2482]

@@legendefrenreyes Yes please... no offense meant but its too annoying for a viewer. im real TV commentating, its not like that. I suggest you try to watch videos so you will now.. then try to practice often. then once you are used to it and good on commentating then go ahead. But for the mean time... let the video and graphics do the job. like add background music instead of you commentating. We all love the sport and we all have our own strengths. Focus on your strength and let go what its not. This way progress will be fast... thank you

[@legendefrenreyes]

@@jojolirio2482 Thank you and we love you our dear subscriber for giving us attention and taking the time to help us improve. Keep hustling!

[@markedwards3312]

@@legendefrenreyes Aren't you allowed to hit 2) rails before hitting the object ball? I thought the shooter only had to hit at least 1) rail with either, the cue ball, or the object ball, to not be a foul. Clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@aquawicket]

Nowhere in this video did Efren look like he was gonna hit Earl. Please write more appropriate titles. Great video.

[@bg24955]

As a snooker player, I try to understand the 9 ball rule. object ball must hit the rail, isn’t it? This is the point of contention. Thanks

[@adriancox3267]

The cueball has to make contact with the object ball, then "any" ball must hit the rail. It could be the cueball, object ball, or another ball that the cueball or object ball ran into. But if the cueball hits the rail first, it then must make contact with the object ball...aaand then a ball must touch the rail.

[@demoncyborg7427]

Galing nyo po talaga idol

[@legendefrenreyes]

Bakit naman?

[@padraigosullivan9979]

Earl was and still is an outstanding player but the only times Bata ever lost was when he was off his game. No one ever really beat him, he'd beat himself by playing badly. His understanding of how the balls would move is akin to how Nicola Tesla understood electricity. You can't explain it. Maybe they should make an episode of ancient aliens about Effren. Can just imagine Eric Von Daniken, David Childress and Georgio explaining how the Gods must have given him this knowledge, how he as a human could not have acquired this knowledge himself...

[@legendefrenreyes]

Youre imagination ang reasoning is beyond measure. Thanks. Youre a legend too

[@padraigosullivan9979]

Thank you Bata. I am humbled by your response. I have played pool here in Ireland for so many years and grew up watching and learning from watching your games. There will never be another player like you. You are a one of a kind. Thank you so much, Regards, Padraig O Sullivan

[@vebnew]

I play Efren in nine ball, best three out of five on a 9 foot diamond table on May 29, 2017 and of course he crushed me - - - I've never had so much fun in my life playing pool!

[@smokers1231000]

They should put up a statue of him in his hometown, to remind people how great and and how he represented Philippines throughout his 4 decades International career.

[@johncruz1050]

"greatest 9ball player on earth"..

[@bernarddover1442]

Pure rubbish.. huge pockets.. snooker is way more difficult

[@jamirimaj6880]

@@bernarddover1442 then why did Ronnie O' Sullivan struggled when he tried billiards then?

[@top1mvp]

he is indeed the greatest watch how he smokes everyone with that marlboro lmao

[@legendefrenreyes]

He quit smoking though. But he was unstappoble at that time. His cigarette says it all.

[@Jappy26]

5:46 OG

[@jeffdoyle4703]

Can anyone please tell me what year Tony Ellin won the Sands Regency 9 ball tournament in Reno? It was in the 90's, but??

[@drow27]

Wrong title. Pls correct

[@joeygonzo]

I was at Efren's kumpare's house the day this match was proposed. Mark Wilson tried to reach Rolando but could not find him. Efren had to look for him as well. Efren was at the house that day. Lucky me. It was in Riverside, California. When the match was proposed, it was supposed to be a race to 100. When they got to HK, they made it into race to 120. IT WAS NOT WINNER TAKE ALL. It was a 75-25 parity. Winner gets $75K. I asked Efren if he would have a "saver" with Earl. He said he would but Earl would have to ask him. So, they never had a saver . Efren bought at $10K insurance from his American manager then. So, after winning, Efren took home $65K. Sadly, the year after this event, the promoter Bob Moore died from self-inflicted gun shot . He is the "other gentleman" at 1:02 with eyeglasses. The ref missed the double hit on the 5-ball. Cue ball skinned it before hitting the rail and skinning it again . I HAVE NEVER SEEN EFREN "ALMOST HIT" Earl ever . OR any other player. The angriest I've seen him was against Keith McReady at Hard Times, Bellflower. Keith always mouthed off. Worse than Earl even. THE REFEREE IN THIS MATCH CALLED A FOUL. But, the promoter reversed his call . At the end of the match, you could see the promoter Bob Moore console Earl. Earl gestured to him and said " I'm not blaming you for losing ". I have no idea why Earl went nuts when he tied the score at 117. He did scratch on the break after tying the score but he could still have won the match .

[@nikolai9366]

The "stay home" message at the end ruined the entire video. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@petekamote]

The rule is after contact to the object ball which is the 5 any ball must make contact to the rail the ball can either be any ball including the cue ball in this case the cue ball hit the rail after contact with the 5 which makes it a legal shot.

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

While Shane Van Boening is my favorite player, Efren Reyes did inspire me to pursue my dreams in 9-ball! 😍

[@EUK007]

5:46 The G O A T

[@pkyegon]

3:22 was a magical safety by the magician

[@louiefernandez6419]

Congrats::Efren Reyes!!!

[@bluedoggum8373]

Glad they held this match. I think what it shows is efren has more heart but to be honest earl was a better 9 ball player, as you can clearly see in the beginning of the match where earls break leaves efren helpless.

[@ficheye00]

I don't think Efren ever tried to hit Earl. I'm not sure what you're talking about. The match would have instantly been over and Efren was never seen doing that with anyone else.

[@m.anggaridho4230]

Saya dari Indonesia. Saya menyukai permainan bapa.👍

[@legendefrenreyes]

Regards to Indonesia.

[@louiefernandez3835]

Noted...Congrats::: Efren Reyes!!!

[@demosthenesdelapena8996]

SECOND TO NONE,,,THE REAL GOAT OF BILLIARDS...

[@bruceperez2283]

$100,000 in 1996 was huge money prize then .. considering inflation would be at least 2x in 2021 easily.

[@hillroberts1311]

...and Efren just quietly smokes while Earl pretends to not notice.

[@jaberwoky_]

I loved watching Efren - great guy with a magic cue. Strickland and Siegel also great players aside from the cringe factor. Be well, sir.

[@agusslamatlumbantobing9383]

Really? The snoop dog glasses surprising? 😂🤣

[@legendefrenreyes]

You like that? 😆

[@angelodelacruz8461]

Officially kay sir efren ba talaga itong channel na ito or may concent niya ba ito, pag nag ka proceeds na ba ito magkakaroon ba siya dito? Tanung lang?

[@genesumugat2902]

Do not let Efren upset for u to have a chance.

[@kingkeefage]

God damn, a race to 120... "IT'S IN THE WAY THAT YOU USE IT!!!"

[@TheAcemaster25]

5:34 Respect!

[@bruceperez2283]

Both are the two of the greatest nine ball players in history.

[@schoolboy6633]

I guess I missed the part where he was SO angry he almost hit Strickland! Smdh

[@kingkeefage]

Efren is well known for his sportsmanship and laid back attitude. When you see him looking at Earl after Earl touched his hand, that's probably as upset or angry as he would ever be in similar situations. That's why it seems like he's not mad. It's a play on words, and I assume you hardly know anything about Efren Reyes, because you probably wouldn't have given the video title any thought if you did.

[@moonpht9920]

1:17 set 0.25 speed and all can see the cue ball hits 5 ball, then it hits the rail, not foul

[@markedwards3312]

Aren't you allowed to hit (2) rails before hitting the object ball?

[@moonpht9920]

@@markedwards3312 I'm not sure, man

[@davidmellish3295]

@@markedwards3312 you can hit as many rails as you like before hitting the object ball BUT if you don't make a ball the you MUST hit a rail AFTER hitting the object ball,that's what the argument was about,Earl didn't think Efren hit the rail after hitting the 5 ball,but when we see the shot in slow motion we see he hits the 5 first then the rail making it a good shot

[@markedwards3312]

@@davidmellish3295 ok...thanks a lot man.

[@everything-yd4xm]

Efren be like, are you kidding me? That was only single rail kick..I can even execute 3 or 4 rail kicksafe