Efren Reyes vs Earl Strickland's LEGENDARY MATCH UP!

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A match between the greatest Filipino player Efren Reyes and Earl Strickland, arguably the greatest American player is one you can't miss! Filmed live from the Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, Virginia in 1997.

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[poolbob]

The talent of Earl Strickland in his prime is undeniable. He's still one of my favorites, even with his antics.

[donmackey]

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[fredpainter]

Hate the advertisements. Full screen please.

[FIVE--APOCALYPTO]

This is without a doubt one of the greatest matches by Earl Strickland in which it's not just a man who came in with the clear decision of winning and nothing is going to stop him.

It's Earl The Pearl, up against what he I'm sure feels is the right opponent the right place and the right time.

I don't care what kind of condition the magician was in, when it comes to somebody being ready and determined to win and no matter what, not be denied, who else but are all the Pearl is literally that unstoppable Force.

Obviously not all the time, it's got to be the right elements and convergence, it's like the German fighter pilot dude in that movie The Three amigos.

"I practiced hours and hours every day, it was my dream to be as fast as...."

I LOOKED UP TO THIS MAN HE WAS LIKE A GOD TO ME!!

.... I've waited a lifetime for this moment 😐...

Seriously, go try and talk either one out of it....

The magician is not like that, he's just a brutal winner from outer space...

Earl the Pearl is the unstoppable Force meets.... And there is no immovable object and if there is it's going to move.

I've known good players that have beaten every big name and all of them without exception said that no matter how well they played even if Earl was off a little bit they still couldn't win it would be close but they wouldn't win and they walk away scratching their head thinking why?

That is just Earl The Pearl in standard gear.

Here he's ready to move Mount Everest.... I don't think there's anybody in history that could beat him at this moment place and time.

This is a great upload and it's finally here thank you...

[canesfanlife]

Appreciate the upload! Been looking for this match for a while now, great redemption from the pearl!

[jordancesarmagos]

Earl So very happy that he beat the best player of the world efren.. Earl says during the efren reyes farewell tour that efren is the best player.. 😊

[pbbelk]

Kim Davenport should’ve done more commentary, he’s the best i’ve heard without being obnoxious like some

[ChrisG]

Where is the original video without all the cheesy ads?

[charitopeco]

95 96 97 reyes always s the 1st runner up except 94 where he wins it

[scottisitoro]

Earl's pace of play is great to watch. He doesn't, contrary to guys I play $$$ against, rush. He stands up, surveys the whole table
then goes to work. I believe his mind works quicker than other tour players, giving the illusion that he's rushing. He is not. His cueball
control is phenomenal and even when he's slightly out of position, his shot-making is 2nd to none. Huge, huge fan of his game.

[paleshelter]

This really is a great match...two legends...9ball pioneers!

[fondofpeace]

I’m sorry I can’t watch this, the border is killing me.

[mrnobody]

Was about to watch this video and realized i can't deal with the "breath whistle"

[billysikes]

The Pearl!!! Greatest 9 ball player ever, Wave to the crowd Earl!!!

[tyronemosley]

Efren wasn't quite Efren in this match...🫣

[chuckinhouston]

I stopped watching early in the video because of the continuous ads.

[erniedale]

Why take up 1/3 of my tv screen with advertisements for Pro Billiards Tour...wanted to watch this but couldnt... stupidity & greed

[kierangallon]

On the YouTube mobile app you can zoom into the video in full screen mode by pinching and dragging your fingers away from each other. Just a tip for easier watching! Enjoy people 😁

[kianjohnrosales]

I love efren... The greatest of all time

[oldproji]

I just finished watching the 1996 Colour of Money Challenge race to 120. Amazing match. Efran 17 racks behind came back to win the match. In my humble opinion, Efren lost this match because of his weak breaks. But hey, who am I to say. Both players are top of their game.