Former world champion Peter Wright defeated Luke Humphries 4-1 in the second round of the World Darts Championship, showcasing a dominant 100.93 average. Wright, aiming for a third world title, aims to become the oldest champion in 2025.
Livingston darts star Peter Wright dethroned world champion Luke Humphries last night - then set his sights firmly on a third crown for himself.
And the 54-year-old will now be aiming to become the oldest champion when he returns to action in 2025. After sending Humphries crashing with a 70 per cent success rate on his doubles, delighted Wright beamed: “How did I knock out the world champion? Because I’m a double world champion and I want to win it a third time.
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