Orcollo all set to defend World 8-Ball drown
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – World’s No. 1 player Dennis “Robocop” Orcollo will begin his title-retention bid when the 2012 World 8-Ball Championship gets underway on February 12 to 17 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
"I'm hoping to defend my title… I need to play hard because every player has a chance to be a champion," said Orcollo.
The former fisherman from Bislig, Surigao del Sur won the 8-Ball title by beating Niels "The Terminator" Feijen of the Netherlands, 10-3, in the finals.
With the victory and the $40,000 champion’s purse that comes with it, he cemented his status as one of the world's best pool players.
Orcollo, who plays under Bugsy Promotions, is backed by Malungai Life Oil, ACCEL, Hermes Sports Bar, Mandarin Sky Sea Food Restaurant, Golden Leaf Restaurant, I-Bar, BRKHRD Corp., and Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP).
"We have a stronger lineup and I'm confident that we can win the prestigious crown," said BMPAP co-founder and Bugsy Promotions top honco Ceferino "Perry" Mariano.
Orcollo’s 8-Ball win last year duplicated the 8-Ball title conquests made by compatriots Efren "Bata" Reyes in 2004 and Ronato "Volcano" Alcano in 2007.
Also campaigning in the 2012 World 8-Ball are Carlo "The Black Tiger" Biado and Roberto "Pinoy Superman" Gomez of the Bugsy Promotions and Lee Vann "The Slayer" Corteza of the Jonathan Sy's Negros Billiards Stable. – By Marlon Bernardino
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/02/12/orcollo-all-set-defend-world-8-ball-drown
