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Phil Taylor predicts Rocky Balboa fairytale moment could see amateur beat Luke Littler

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Luke Littler may be world number one – but an amateur could have what it takes to beat him and become £501,000 richer. That’s the view of darts’ greatest legend Phil Taylor , who believes a ‘Rocky Balboa’ fairytale moment could be in store in Netflix’s new show. Littler will face 20 people bidding to win £501,000 by beating him in a leg of darts James Parsons for Netflix/Target Back-to-back world champion Littler will take centre stage in a live Netflix event on October 30 . What is Luke Littler’s upcoming Netflix show? Billed as ”Beat Luke Littler’, the 19-year-old will battle 20 ordinary people, with £501k on the line for anyone able to beat ‘The Nuke’ in a one-leg game of 501. Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has already been confirmed as the host of the show , alongside TV star Richard Osman. And for Taylor, who won a record 87 major titles during his career which included 16 World Championships , he has insisted a shock could be on the cards. The 66-year-old was part

First report: Amateur darts players poised to take first step in bid to ‘Beat Luke Littler’ — independent.co.uk, 3d