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Going into the Boost Mobile Pro, all eyes were on the rivalry between Kelly Slater (pictured here on Sept. 14) and Andy Irons. Slater is a seven-time ASP champ and was the defending champion of the contest.
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Andy Irons (pictured on Sept. 14) was seen as the man for Kelly Slater to beat at the Boost Mobile Pro in Lower Trestles, CA.
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Kelly Slater had no trouble in early rounds, taking on all comers.
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Andy Irons also had no problem with the early rounds at the Boost Mobile Pro.
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On Sept. 16, Kelly Slater watches the action unfold on the water at Lower Trestles.
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Bebe Durbidge started his march to the finals of the Boost Mobile Pro by defeating Andy Irons in Round Four.
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Andy Irons met his match on the final day of the Boost Mobile Pro when he was defeated by Bebe Durbidge in Round Four.
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Bebe Durbidge continued his domination of the field by defeating Taj Burrow in the semi finals of the Boost Mobile Pro.
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Current ASP world number two, Taj Burrow, was knocked out by Bede Durbidge in the semifinals.
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In the finals of the Boost Mobile Pro, Bebe Durbidge took on Kelly Slater.
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Kelly Slater made it to the finals, but was defeated by Bebe Durbidge in his quest to secure another Boost Mobile Pro win.
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Bebe Durbidge celebrates his win over Kelly Slater in the Boost Mobile Pro at Lower Trestles, CA., on Sept. 16.
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Bebe Durbidge celebrates his win at the Boost Mobile Pro with fans.
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Bebe Durbidge holds up the trophy for the Boost Mobile Pro. He also took home a cash prize of $30,000.
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Going into the Boost Mobile Pro, all eyes were on the rivalry between Kelly Slater (pictured here on Sept. 14) and Andy Irons. Slater is a seven-time ASP champ and was the defending champion of the contest.