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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Darts star Gerwyn Price sheds TWO STONE in stunning body transformation after calling out Jake Paul
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GERWYN PRICE has lost more than two stone in weight this year – though he may scoff a McDonald's meal if he retains the Australian Darts Masters. The Welshman, 40, cuts a much slimmer figure these days after shedding the pounds over the past eight months. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Gerwyn Price has undergone a huge body transformation Credit: Getty 2 He has shed two stone in eight months Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Iceman, a father of two, decided to go on a drastic health kick and is feeling the benefits on the oche. Price, a former rugby league hooker, says his dramatic body transformation is here to stay and the result of fitness and eating healthier food. Though he claims he played 'rubbish' in patches during a 6-3 win over erratic Australian Joe Comito, the world No.6 is hoping to defend this World Series of Darts event in Wollongong. He said: 'I think I have lost between 13-15kgs. About two stone. READ MORE IN DARTS DOUBLE FLOPS ITV forced to apologise after Australian Masters hit by technical difficulties 'It is through dieting, getting back in the gym, looking after myself. 'I don't think it affects me physically when I'm throwing but mentally it definitely helps. I feel comfortable. 'I'm in some smaller clothes. I feel better in myself. Mentally it's a lot better. 'I tried to squeeze into a large size a little bit too soon but after a month or two, I was able to fit into it. It was alright then. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 'Is this a long-term approach? I am not sure. I have started craving McDonald's now and again. 'I was having one at 6.30am. So, give it another month, if I keep doing that, it will be back on!' Gerwyn Price says he had to control his emotions whilst playing against Daryl Gurney Price – who smashed Luke Littler 8-1 in the 2024 final Down Under – wore an Aussie gold-coloured shirt to try and win over the home fans. It has been a difficult trip for him to the other side of the world and he is not yet operating on the correct time zone. The former world champion said: 'The sleeping patterns ain't what I want it to be at the minute. 'I was up really early today. Even in the practice room, I didn't really feel it. It's difficult to shrug off the jetlag. 'I'm still stuck on UK time. I'm sleeping all day and awake all night. 'If I stay awake quite late tonight then the jetlag will be gone, which will be good. I need a good night's sleep ahead of Saturday. 'I wear a different shirt whenever I go, in the Premier League and World Series of Darts events. I choose the colours. I picked this one. 'Looking back to 2024, since I have had my Tour Card that was probably the worst season I've had. I was absolute rubbish. 'So, The final of the Australian Darts Masters was a good game. I watched it back on the TV a couple of times in the practice room. 'I thought to myself, I have dropped a couple of pounds since then, haven't I?'
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Gerwyn Price sets new nine-darter record as Premier League Darts fans say ‘this needs to be studied'
GERWYN PRICE hit a stunning nine-darter to set a new Premier League Darts record. The Welshman threw the perfect leg in a 6-4 first round defeat to Stephen Bunting on night 15 in Aberdeen. 3 Gerwyn Price hit another Premier League nine-darter Credit: PA 3 It was Price's fifth in the competition Credit: PA Price was 5-3 down when he landed the fifth nine-darter of his Premier League career and second this year. The Iceman celebrated by letting out one of his trademark roars and flexing his muscles to the crowd. There was acknowledgement from a smiling Bunting as they fist bumped. READ MORE IN DARTS Legend Phil Taylor is currently second on the list with three. Players are rewarded with an Fans reacted to his latest nine-darter, saying: "This man's ability to hit so many needs to be studied." Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Another added: "Love or hate him he is world-class." A third commented: "Mental how people said he's not good enough." But other fans believe there is a nine-darter "curse" as in the five that have been hit this year, only On top of Price's two losses, both 3 Price went on to lose the tie 6-4 Credit: Sky Sports
