Boxell Battles For Life
Leo Boxell won't go down without a fight, managing to scrape through with a double-up and keep his tournament life alive when this hand played out.
Willcocks raised to 100,000 and Boxell made the call.
The flop fell and Boxell checked to the aggressor who made it 150,000. Boxell then popped it to 500,000 at which point Willcocks moved all-in. Boxell thought for a few moments before making a call and the players turned their hands over.
Willcocks:
Boxell:
It was a big over pair for Willcocks and middle-pair and a gutshot straight draw for Boxell. The turn came the and Boxell would double-up when he dodged the eight on the river that could have made it a chop.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Phillip Willcocks |
4,300,000
-1,700,000
|
-1,700,000 |
Leo Boxell |
3,500,000
1,700,000
|
1,700,000 |