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<\/p>\nStowe Buntz produced a stunning performance to defeat two-time world Champion Peter Wright on his Grand Slam of Darts debut.<\/p>\n
Buntz, who has been dubbed the 'American Peter Wright' thanks in part to his similar flamboyant attire, destroyed the actual Wright, beating his idol 5-1 in Wolverhampton. And the 44-year-old was clearly emotional following his impressive win.<\/p>\n
"I was nervous," said Buntz told Sky Sports in the immediate aftermath of his debut win. "I'm sorry if I didn't show it! Again, I don't know what to say. Thank you to the crowd. I was nervous, I was able to find a triple and hit it consistently and catch him out so I was lucky."<\/p>\n
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Buntz was then asked what it meant to him to be able to defeat a player of Wright's calibre. "Oh it's phenomenal," replied Buntz. "Peter Wright, two-time world champion, who doesn't want be that guy. <\/p>\n
"Hence the attire [pointing out his colourful shirt]. To play one of my idols, it's like playing Michael Jordan if you're a basketball fan. So I was able to do it an succeed. I don't know what they [his friends and family] will be thinking. I'm sure phone, my messenger is going to be blowing up but I'm going to try and not pay attention to it."<\/p>\n
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And the wholesome post match interview following his debut success garnered the American plenty of fans on social media. One fan commented: "What a TV debut from Stowe Buntz! Cracking outfit too!"<\/p>\n
A second wrote: "not to mention matching him in the colourful clothing contest, so 2 in 1 for the debutant well played." A third said: "Sensational. What a player! Let's F***ing Stowe!"<\/p>\n
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