Las Vegas, NV- Fans and pro players alike, everyone knows the inevitable was coming. Pool's most powerful pro continent is sending a true force to be reckoned with, as none other than pool master and maestro Efren Reyes leads Asia into Las Vegas for the 8th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship. Japan, China, Korea, India, and Philippines will be well represented during the event. This year 20 top pro players throughout Asia will be testing the very limits of their western foes.
Japan will have a strong force with several experienced champions such as Hiroshi Takenaka, Goh Takami, and 3rd Place finisher at the US Open Tomoki Mekari. Lookout for young gun action with 18 Year old World Junior 10-Ball Champion Hayato Hijikata and the fast shooting, flashy style of Japan's #2 Naoyuki Oi.
Experienced pro Lee Chenman of Hong Kong will be a tough draw as well as India's Raj Hundal, American Tony Chohan, and Korea's Pil Hyun Cho.
But the threat of the Philippines will be obvious as they are sending a massive force of 9 fearsome players. Leading this elite regiment will be Puyat Sports team of Efren Reyes, Alex Pagulayan, and Francisco Bustamante. Bugsy Promotions will be sending their lone silver bullet in former World 9-Ball & 8-Ball Champion Ronnie Alcano. Negros Stable's deadly arsenal will include Lee Van Corteza, Warren Kiamco, and Ramil Gallego. Legendary Jose Parica and Canadian Filipino Edwin Montal will also be giving their share of pain to the field. This experienced team of Filipinos have a combined title list which includes, 3 World 9-Ball Championships, 2 World 8-Ball Championships, 2 US Open Titles, 5 World All Around Championships, and a multitude of major pro wins in USA, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and more.
Skybox Seats available for the first time at Predator International 10-Ball Championship. Watch the pros play in style up high in the elite Skybox area seating. In the past, these seats were exclusive only to pro players,special guests and sponsors. This year the Skybox seating will host the pro players and sponsors as well as elite VIP ticket holders who specifically purchase tickets just for the skybox areas. Any remaining tickets can be purchased on site at the tickets sales counter near the pro arena. Buy now in advance at www.playbca.com
The 8th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship is produced by Dragon Promotions. The event is hosted by the BCA Pool Leagues at the Riviera Hotel & Casino and sponsored by The Predator Group, Seyberts.com, Diamond Billiard Products, Simonis Cloth, Aramith Balls, Delta-13 Rack, and Extreme Focus Sports Drink. The event matches will be covered daily by Kozoom.com
More info on the event can be found at www.dragonpromotions.com
Efren Reyes Leads All Star Asian Force into the Predator International 10-Ball Championship
May 2, 2008