Murphy dedicates world title win to his dad

Shock winner Shaun Murphy dedicated his Embassy World Championship title success to his father Tony and claimed: “Without his help, I would not be in this position.”

Shock winner Shaun Murphy dedicated his Embassy World Championship title success to his father Tony and claimed: “Without his help, I would not be in this position.”

Murphy, a 150-1 outsider at the beginning of the tournament, came from 10-6 down overnight to defeat Matthew Stevens 18-16 in a gripping final at The Crucible.

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