Darryl Fitton
- January 9, 2024
- English Darts Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Darryl Fitton |
Occupation | English darts player |
Date Of Birth | May 5, 1962(1962-05-05) |
Age | 62 |
Birthplace | Stockport |
Country | United Kingdom |
Horoscope | Taurus |
Darryl Fitton Biography
Name | Darryl Fitton |
Birthday | May 5 |
Birth Year | 1962 |
Place Of Birth | Stockport |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Darryl Fitton is one of the most popular and richest English darts player who was born on May 5, 1962 in Stockport, United Kingdom.
Fitton’s first TV appearance was against Peter Manley in the 1997 PDC World Matchplay. However, he lost 8-6, and has not made another PDC appearance since.
Fitton debuted in the BDO World Championship in 2003 as a qualifier, but lost 1-3 to fellow qualifier John Burton in the first round. In 2004, he returned to Lakeside, again hitting a 180 score with his very first turn. He reached the quarter-finals before being beaten by Andy Fordham, who went on to win the title. The following year, he reached the semi-finals, this time losing out to Raymond van Barneveld in a hard-fought 5-3 scoreline, as van Barneveld went on to win the title that year. After that, Darryl did not win a match at the World Championship for the next two years, losing to Martin Adams and Phill Nixon in the first round of the 2006 and 2007 championships respectively. Fitton did reach the final of the Winmau World Masters in 2007, leading Robert Thornton 5-2 before Thornton hit back to win 7-5.
Darryl Fitton Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | English darts player |
House | Living in own house. |
Darryl Fitton is one of the richest English darts player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darryl Fitton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Darryl Fitton (born 5 May 1962 in Stockport, Cheshire, England) is an English professional darts player. He is nicknamed The Dazzler and comes to the stage dancing to the Madness song “One Step Beyond” wearing sunglasses. It is one of the most popular walk-ons with the audience. Before embarking on a career in darts, Fitton worked as an undertaker.
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Fitton reached the semi finals of the 2009 BDO World Championship, beating Mark Salmon in the first round and then defeated 12th seed Simon Whitlock in round two. He followed up with a 5-4 win over fourth seed Scott Waites before bowing out to his friend Tony O’Shea in a 6-4 defeat. Fitton then claimed the 2009 Dutch Open title, beating Willy van de Wiel in the final and then the Isle of Man Open title, beating World Champion Ted Hankey in the final.
Facts & Trivia
Marcelo Ranked on the list of most popular English darts player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Darryl Fitton celebrates birthday on May 5 of every year.
After a quiet 2012 season, Fitton entered the 2013 BDO World Darts Championship as the 16th seed. He narrowly defeated Benito van de Pas 3-2 in the first round to secure his first win at Lakeside since 2009. He then caused a big upset by defeating top seed Stephen Bunting 4-2 in the second round. In the quarter-final, Fitton was defeated 5-2 by Wesley Harms. Fitton’s form improved after this but his 2014 World Championship was ended in the first round by Tony Eccles, in Eccles’s last tournament before being convicted of child grooming. The following year, Fitton reached the quarter-finals again beating previous year’s runner-up Alan Norris en route, before losing to Glen Durrant.
Is Darryl Fitton still playing darts?
Darryl Fitton
Personal information
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO| 2000–2020
PDC| 1997, 2018, 2021 Q School
Does Kevin Painter still play darts?
Since he lost his tour card in 2019 he is playing on the Challenge Tour. After failing to regain his tour card in 2021 Q School, Kevin publicly announced his retirement from professional darts after his 25 year career.
Where does Nathan Aspinall live?
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Personal information
Home town| Stockport, England
Darts information
Darts| 26 g Target Darts
Does Paul Nicholson still play darts?
Paul Nicholson lost his Tour Card in early 2019 but barring a stint at Q-School had stayed away due to various injuries and his commentary career. He said to Online Darts that he will play in the Live League and has earmarked a portion of the year to do so and see where he’s at.
Is the BDO still going?
In September 2020, the BDO went into liquidation and the 2021 was officially scrapped. Last year was the first without a BDO World Darts Championship since 1978.