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Finland’s Mika Immonen, a world champion in each nine-ball and ten-ball, was identified with Stage 4 colorectal most cancers in 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Pool legend Mika Immonen died on Sunday, September 28 (Monday, September 29, Manila time) after a battle with colorectal most cancers. He was 52.
Enshrined into the Corridor of Fame a decade in the past, Immonen is greatest identified for successful two world titles as he dominated the 2001 World 9-Ball Championship and 2009 World Ten-Ball Championship for Finland.
“Immonen, referred to as The Iceman, was extensively thought-about by followers, friends, and pundits to be one of many best to ever play the sport while in his prime,” Matchroom Pool wrote on its social media accounts.
“His fearless enjoying type and unbelievable shot making gained the adoration of followers all around the world.”
These followers embody Filipino pool stars Carlo Biado and Johann Chua, who paid tribute to Immonen.
“Your legacy lives. No extra ache,” Biado wrote on Fb. “Could you relaxation in peace.”
Chua mentioned he’s saddened by the loss of life of Immonen, with whom he shared moments on and off the pool desk prior to now.
“Thanks for every thing, champ,” mentioned Chua.
Immonen additionally gained back-to-back US Open Pool Championship titles in 2009 and 2010, the primary of which noticed him beat Filipino icon Ronnie Alcano within the last.
An everyday within the Mosconi Cup, Immonen represented Europe in pool’s model of golf’s Ryder Cup in 15 editions.
He was identified with Stage 4 colorectal most cancers in 2023, however that didn’t cease him from competing as he returned to motion within the US Open the next yr.
“There have been some darkish instances however I really feel like I by no means gave up. I at all times stayed within the battle,” Immonen mentioned in 2024.
“A part of the championship perspective is thrashing any impediment that is available in entrance of you, simply bought to determine the way to win.”
Immonen stays the one participant from Finland to win world titles in nine-ball and ten-ball. – Rappler.com
