EFREN REYES' TOP 7 WORLD RECORDS❗ NO ONE CAN MATCH THE ONE AND ONLY – THE MAGICIAN!
In the world of billiards, where every shot requires machine-like precision, the creativity of a genius and an uncompromising fighting spirit, there is only one person who can be honored with the title “The Magician” – that is Efren "Bata" Reyes. The living legend of the Philippines, who has stunned the world with seemingly impossible shots, has created a series of historical records in a career spanning more than 4 decades. Below are the 7 most outstanding world records that no one has been able to break, making Efren an immortal legend in the world of billiards.
1. 🎯 The first person to win both 8-Ball and 9-Ball at the world level
This is something that only Efren Reyes has ever done. In the history of world pool, very few people have been able to switch between different formats. But Efren won the World 9-Ball Championship (1999) and continued to do the unthinkable by winning the World 8-Ball Championship (2004). Not only was he the first, he is also the only one who has never repeated this feat. That proves that he is not only a "Magician" but also a master of all formats.
2. 🏆 Record of winning the most championships in the history of world pool
During his peak career from the 1980s to the present, Efren Reyes has won more than 100 international titles, including dozens of major championships such as Derby City Classic, U.S. Open, World Cup ... Open One Pocket, World Pool League, and many tournaments in Japan, USA, China, Europe... Among them, he holds the record with 14 Derby City Classic championships, a prestigious tournament in which the best players in the world participate. Until now, no one has been able to surpass that terrible number of titles at the international level.
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3. 🧠 The world-famous anti-physics shot - "The Z Shot"
Not only good at tactics and skills, Efren Reyes also changed the way people understand physics in billiards. The legendary "Z Shot" at the World Pool Championship left the world speechless - a perfect dodge in a zig-zag path that had never been seen before, leaving both opponents and referees gaping. The video of this shot went viral globally, appeared on a series of TV shows and was voted "the most unbelievable shot" in history.
4. 💰 Winning the Biggest Cash Prize in a Pool Match
In 1996, Efren Reyes won the “Color of Money Match” against Earl Strickland – one of the biggest pool matches in history – and took home $100,000 in cash. It was one of the biggest prizes ever won in a single match, not to mention the fact that the event was televised worldwide, cementing Reyes’ status as a global sports superstar.
5. 👑 The only player to be recognized as the greatest of all time by Earl Strickland, Mike Sigel and Johnny Archer
It’s hard to agree on a single player, especially one he’s beaten on numerous occasions. But what’s amazing is that all three of America’s top players – Earl Strickland, Mike Sigel and Johnny Archer – all claim that Efren Reyes is the greatest player they’ve ever faced. This recognition is not only a testament to his extraordinary talent, but also a testament to the utmost respect in the professional world.
6. 🌍 Played and won in more than 60 countries around the world
No other player in the world has played professionally in as many countries as Efren Reyes. From the US, Japan, UAE, China, Germany, Italy, England, to Qatar, Indonesia, Vietnam... he has left his mark everywhere he has set foot. In more than 60 countries, he has not only participated, but also won - something unprecedented in the history of billiards. Reyes is a true global player - a legend without borders.
7. 🧙♂️ The nickname "The Magician" is recognized and respected worldwide
Unlike the nicknames given by the press, "The Magician" is the nickname given to Reyes by his rival players. Why? Because what he did on the pool table was beyond common understanding. His shots were not only accurate, but also full of surprises, ingenuity and... magic. From situations where he was cornered, he always came up with unexpected directions. No one could "simulate" Reyes' style. Only he - the only one, no one could replace him.
💬 Conclusion: An unrepeatable living monument
Efren "Bata" Reyes is not only the most successful player in history in terms of titles, prize money or popularity, but he is also the one who changed the nature of the game. He turned pool from a technical sport into a pinnacle of art, making millions of fans around the world eagerly follow each of his shots like watching a live magic show.
