Darting sensation Mitchell Lawrie, 15, is eyeing up beating Luke Littler and winning a staggering £501,000.
The teenager has a chance to defeat the two-time World Darts Champion on Friday evening in Netflix’s Beat Luke Littler event, as one of 24 finalists facing the 19-year-old prodigy.
When one darts player beats Littler in a leg of 501, the event ends, and they take home the prize pot, denying opponents a chance to win.
Lawrie has faced Littler before and is focused on beating the world champion.
“It’s life-changing money so I’m looking forward to it.
“I just obviously hope I get to get the chance to play because I know there are also 23 other good players that have been picked. I’m just hoping to get a chance to play Luke,” Lawrie told Sky Sports.
The 15-year-old has already beaten Littler’s record to become the youngest player to win a match at the World Darts Federation World Championship and has nearly beaten Littler in the past.
“It was three or four years ago [that I played Luke Littler]. And he beat me 3-2 – I missed a few match darts.
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“But that was before he went on to be what he is. And before I went on to be what I was as well.”
Lawrie, who turns 16 next month, explained that he has always “wanted to be a professional darts player” and will try to turn pro in January.
He said: “Hopefully, I’ll get my tour card there and then go on to bigger and better things.
“As I’ve said, I’ve loved the WDF system and stuff. They’ve been great with me and I’ve enjoyed that a lot. But the money’s right in the PDC.
“That’s where you can make a living out of darts. So, that’s where you need to go.”
When asked if he thinks he can beat Littler, the youngster responded, saying “100 per cent”.
Lawrie continued: “It’s one leg. He’ll be up there throwing. I don’t imagine I’ll be on close to the start.
“Hopefully I’ll win the bull-up and then hit two trebles to start -and then we’ll see where the leg takes us.
“But that’s the plan. Win the bull-up, hit two trebles, and then we’ll see where it goes from there.”
The live event is set to take place on Friday evening, beginning at 7pm.
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