Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

‘Bata’ returns as Dragon Promotions hosts the 2015 Kings Cup


The most successful and decorated player in the history of Asia, possibly the world, will lead the East against Europe/USA on November 19-21st. Efren “Bata” Reyes has been chosen as Captain of Team Asia and will lead them against the West in what surely will become the most epic rivalry in cue sports.

The pool world is about to get rocked in a war that fans have been dreaming about for years. Dragon Promotions is pleased to announce the Kings Cup, a first time ever event pitting the men’s champions of Europe & USA versus the champions of Asia in a three-day contest to declare which side is the strongest: the East or the West. On November 19th-21st the world, as well as the players themselves, will find out! Four players on each side will be selected to represent their continent. The Kings Cup will be hosted by the award winning Resorts World Manila Casino & Hotel and produced by Dragon Promotions.

“Who else could be better than the greatest player of all time? Efren Reyes has a big track record of success in team events. And he’s going to have an amazing supporting cast. The West will have their hands full,” said Charlie Williams, Dragon Promotions Executive Producer of the Kings Cup.

“Being named captain of Asia is a big responsibility. But I know our Asia team players are all really good, so it’s going to be a joint effort together”, said Reyes.

Efren Reyes has a pedigree that is unmatched by any player in Asia. He has won the World 9-Ball Championship, World Bank Pool, World One Pocket, US Open, and numerous Asian Games and SEA Games gold medals. He has also excelled in team play and won such events as the World Mixed Doubles and World Cup of Pool. He is widely regarded by other professionals as the biggest genius that the sport of billiards has ever seen.

DSC_6334 'Bata' returns as Dragon Promotions hosts the 2015 Kings Cup  - philippine sports news

Team East won the 2015 Queens Cup. Can Team East win the 2015 Kings Cup?

“I’ve learned so much from Efren who has always been my idol. He has been a huge mentor and influence on me”, said Rubilen Amit, a two-time World Champion and twice winner of the World Mixed Doubles with Reyes. Amit also led Team Asia as captain earlier this year in the AM8.com Queens Cup, which she credited Reyes to be a great influence on leadership skills.

The Queens Cup was broadcasted worldwide and exceeded ratings expectations. Many predict that the Kings Cup is going to be a gigantic hit as it touches upon the rivalry between the East and the West.

“The Kings Cup is a great concept. East and West are very closely matched in the world of pool, which is not common in other sports. It will be great to see how the hemispheres collide on the table. For sure the games will be very competitive,” says Bob Guerrero, renowned football and billiards TV sports commentator.

“Kung lalaban ako sa Pilipinas higit na mas mataas ang inaasahan sa akin ng aking mga taga-hanga. Maraming pwedeng mangyari sa aking laro. Yung ibang mga lahi na aking makakalaban sigurado akong gustong gusto nila akong talunin sa sarili kong bansa. Alam kong isa akong target sa kanilang lahat,” explained Reyes on what it’s like to be playing in front of his home crowd.

Written By


You May Also Like

Advertisement