Alex Pagulayan Alex Pagulayan – Canada
Age - 26 Based - Toronto, Canada Nickname - The Lion Hobbies - Poker, Basketball and Malls Cue Used - Schon Butt, Predator Shaft Achievements - 2004 World Pool Champion. Runner-up 2003 World Pool Championship. Runner-up 2002 US Open. Joss Tour Grand Final Winner. Runner-up 2003 IBC Western Canadian Open. Runner-up 2003 Reno Open, After the heartbreak of falling at the final hurdle at Cardiff in 2003, Filipino Canadian Alex Pagulayan went one better in July as he lifted the 2004 World Pool Championship after a superb battle with underdog Pei-wei Chang. ‘The Lion’ is a welcome addition to any pool tournament and his celebration dance after sinking the winning 9-ball in Taipei had to be seen to be believed. As much a Filipino as a Canadian, Pagulayan spent the immediate aftermath of his victory soaking up his celebrity status in Manila with meetings with the President, chat shows and even a walk on part in a top-rated comedy show. Having broken his ‘Majors’ duck, Pagulayan can now build on his success and establish himself as one of the modern greats – he certainly has the talent.Alex Pagulayan is the 2004 WPA World 9-Ball champion, 2003 Canadian 9-Ball champion, the 2003 IBC Japan Open champion, and the 2003 WPA World 9-Ball runner-up. He began playing pool in 1992 and currently resides in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2004 World Pool Championship title is the most recent addition to his collection of titles. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest updates of Alex Pagulayan from the sport of billiards and pool.
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