Bobby George’s Bold Claim About Luke Littler vs. Phil Taylor Stirs Controversy
Darts legend Bobby George sparked debate on March 12, 2025, during an appearance on the talkBULL podcast, asserting that 18-year-old PDC World Champion Luke Littler would “slaughter” a prime Phil Taylor in a match, calling the hypothetical clash “almost embarrassing” for the 16-time world champion. George, a two-time BDO World Championship runner-up, praised Littler’s scoring prowess and finishing, particularly on doubles like 10 and tops, claiming he surpasses even Taylor at his peak. “Phil was brilliant, but Littler’s on another level,” George said, advising Taylor against an exhibition match to preserve his legacy, per GB News.
The comments drew sharp criticism. Former player Chris Mason, on Online Darts, called George’s claim “absolute nonsense,” arguing Taylor’s peak averages of 108-113 on older boards match modern standards, and his mental toughness would counter Littler’s firepower, per Express.co.uk. Fans on X, like @DartsCentral, defended Taylor, citing his unmatched consistency, while @LittlerFanbase highlighted Littler’s 140.91 set average record from the 2025 World Championship, suggesting he could dominate any era.
Taylor, retired since 2018 and struggling in the 2025 Seniors World Championship (losing 3-2 to John Part), has praised Littler, telling Mirror.co.uk, “He’s a freak of nature, like O’Sullivan in snooker,” and predicting he could average 120 in a major final. While Target Darts teased a “Power vs. Nuke” showdown on April 1, 2025, revealed as a Jenga match prank, Taylor told talkSPORT he’d consider an exhibition if he throws first, but added, “I don’t fancy playing him yet,” per GB News. George’s provocative stance, while fueling debate, underscores Littler’s meteoric rise, with 10 titles in 2024/25, including the World Championship and Premier League, per PDC.tv
