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Pool Champion Mika Immonen Dies at 52 After Cancer Battle

9/29/2025

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Mika Immonen, former world champion pool player, died at 52 after a cancer battle.
He was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in December 2023.
Immonen won the World Nineball Championship in 2001 and US Open titles in 2008 and 2009.
Representing Europe in the Mosconi Cup 15 times, he won four times and earned MVP in 2008.

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Mika Immonen, former world champion pool player, died at 52 after a cancer battle.
He was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in December 2023.
Immonen won the World Nineball Championship in 2001 and US Open titles in 2008 and 2009.
Representing Europe in the Mosconi Cup 15 times, he won four times and earned MVP in 2008.