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Richie Burnett

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Richard Burnett, born 7 February 1967 in Cwmparc, Treorchy, is a Welsh professional darts player nicknamed Prince of Wales, who competes in Professional Darts Corporation events after a successful British Darts Organisation career in which he was ranked world number one. He won the Winmau World Masters in 1994, beating Steve Beaton in the final, and the BDO World Championship in 1995 on his debut at Lakeside, defeating Raymond van Barneveld 6-3 in the final. He reached two more Lakeside finals, losing to Steve Beaton in 1996 and to van Barneveld in 1998. He is also known for a fiery temperament, including a stage fight with Adrian Lewis at the 2012 Players Championship Finals.

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    Burnett won the BDO World Championship in 1995
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