Congrats Mick Fanning! 2007 World Champion

Mick Fanning is the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour ChampionIMBITUBA, Brazil (Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007)

Mick Fanning has secured the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour Championship title during an action-packed final day at the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro. Prior to today’s competition, only Kelly Slater and Taj Burrow remained in contention for the World Title but both surfers were eliminated, leaving Fanning with an unassailable points lead on the Foster’s ASP World Tour.


The first contender to fall was Kelly Slater when he came up against a red hot Kai Otton in Round 4. Slater struggled to find waves in the heat and Kai Otton capitalised on the opportunity by eliminating Slater with two strong scoring rides.

Taj Burrow became the final obstacle in Fanning’s path as both surfers progressed to the quarter finals for an exciting showdown.

Fanning put in yet another solid performance to defeat Neco Padaratz in their quarter final match-up and all the pressure was left in Taj Burrow’s court.

Burrow faced fellow Australian Tom Whitaker in the fourth quarter final and both surfers started the heat with a strong ride. Tom Whitaker found a great second wave and scored an 8.83 which left Taj needing an 8 point ride. Although a couple of waves showed potential, Taj was unable to get the score required and was eliminated.

More information will be posted shortly after the finals.

Congratulations Mick Fanning !!!

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