The following is from Doyle Brunson's blog on Cardplayer.com
DOYLISM OF THE DAY: "Ability may take you to the top but it takes character to keep you there."
It is amazing how things can be taken out of context. I saw in Cardplayer Magazine where Patrik Antonius said that someone told him Doyle Brunson said he would swim a river to play Patrik. I don't remember exactly. I could have said I would swim a river to play the internet stars in a real cash game. I certainly never used Patrik's name but he made a challenge to play me any game for any amount. I'll get to that in a moment.
I feel that there are only a few of today's players who could have competed on the old 'Texas Circuit' cash games. There was a very tough nucleus of pros that kept the games going. It's funny; Patrik is one of the players I would have named that would have fit in with the old days. He has the style, love of poker, instinct, and the gambling mentality that it takes to compete in high stakes games. So I would never have singled him out to play.
Patrik said he has asked me to play in Bobby's Room which may be true. If he did, I'm sure I did say no because I don't like to play anyone heads up, particularly a tough player. Pug Pearson used to always say, "If you are so good, why don't you and me play two handed?" I never played him because, as I told him, what difference does it make, our games aren't heads up games? I think I can play two handed very well but it doesn't make sense to me when you can get softer players in a full game.
I really like Patrik and I think he is a great player, but he cast the gauntlet and I'm prepared to do battle. So, I accept his challenge.
I think he made a mistake when he said, "I'll play him any game for any amount." I've got 7-10 different games, all of which I've played in Las Vegas casinos for high stakes, that I'm willing to commit to for at least a seven figure match. There will be no animosity between us; we are both pros who love a good gamble. It will be interesting if he accepts and I'm sure we will both have a great time playing.
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Just read PA's blog and he said:
Just when you thought that was an interesting heads up match, there is another one that is in the works that would be a dream come true. I made a little challenge to Doyle in the latest Card Player magazine, and it seems like Doyle has gladly accepted.
Since I am in Europe I have not yet seen the cover or read the article. It is my first ever CardPlayer cover and I am excited to see it. A few days ago I signed with Poker Royalty and my new agent Chris is working on getting the match on TV. I will try and talk to Doyle and iron out the details. No matter who wins, it will be an amazing experience playing Doyle, one of the great legends of all time, heads up for over a million dollars. I am getting excited just thinking about it.
If this was on TV is would be huge. Old vs Young Gun. Aggressive vs Ulta Aggressive. Will be very interresting if this really does happen.
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