Tom Curren & Marc (Occy) Occhilupo square off once again : photo Joliphotos

 

Clash of the Icons

Rip Curl Pro Bells
Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia
30 March - 10 April 2010 

Tom Curren defeats Mark Occhilupo in their second legends matchup    |   Video

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 4 April, 2010 : - - In the head-to-head meeting of surfing's most influential icons, 3x ASP World Champion Tom Curren defeated fellow former ASP World Champion Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo at the 'Clash of the Icons' , which took place during the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today.

The two titans of the Bells Bowl, contested the second round of their 'Clash of the Icons', which began last year at South Africa's Jeffreys Bay. Here at Bells, it was Tom Curren who took out the heat, with massive carves and smooth transitions showing he's lost none of that world championship touch.

The friendly contest between the two legends was a highlight of the day, and the Bells cliffs were lined with spectators and surfers watching Tom and Occy duke it out. If you missed the heat, make sure you check the heat on demand.

Clash of the Icons 
Mark Occhilupo vs. Tom Curren Statistics Total of 3 heats

Tom Curren - 2 wins
2009, Clash of the Icons, Billabong Pro J'Bay, South Africa  
2010, Clash of the Icons, Rip Curl Pro Bells, Australia.

Mark Occhilupo - 1 win
2009, Clash of the Icons, Billabong Pro J'Bay, South Africa  

 

                   

                   

 

 

                   

                   
All photos Joliphotos.com

 

The rivalry between Mark Occhilupo and Tom Curren produced the most exciting competitive clashes in the history of surfing.  For the first decade of surfing’s ASP pro circuit Occy and Tommy dominated the world stage with their dueling performances.  

Last year at the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay the two superstars re-ignited their intense rivalry, going head to head for the first time in over two decades. Each had won eight of their 16 previous encounters and the Clash of the Icons provided yet another chapter in their 26 year rivalry.

During the 1980’s no rivalry was more heralded than the Tom Curren/Mark Occhilupo challenge. Whenever the two surfers came up against each other in heats, sparks flew, temperatures rose and onlookers gathered to witness unmatched and historic wave-riding duels.

Mark Occhilupo vs. Tom Curren Statistics Total of 16 heats

Mark Occhilupo – 8 wins
1983, Semis, Marui World Surfing Pro, Herbara Beach, Japan
1983, Round 1, Beaurepaires Open, Cronulla, AUS
1984, Round 3, OP America Series, Jensen Bch, Florida
1984, Round 2, Gunston 500, Durban South Africa
1984, Round 2, Tutti Frutti Lacanau Pro, Lacanau, France
1985, Final, Op Pro HB, California, USA
1986, Semis, Op Pro HB, California, USA
1986, Final, BHP Steel International, Newcastle, AUS

Tom Curren – 8 wins
1984, Semis, Stubbies Surf Classic, Burleigh Heads, AUS
1985, Semis, BHP Steel International, Newcastle, AUS
1985, Semis, Billabong Pro, Sunset/Waimea, HAW
1985, Semis, Stubbies Surf Classic, Burleigh Heads, AUS
1985, Semis, Rip Curl Subaru Easter Classic, Bells, AUS
1986, Semis, Marui Japan Open, Habushi-Ura, Niijima, Japan
1987, Final, Stubbies US Pro, Oceanside, USA
1988, Semis, Marui Japan Open, Habushi-Ura, Niijima, Japan

Career Statistics

Tom Curren – July 3, 1964
Total of 506 heats, 353 wins, 70% winning
45 finals, 33 wins, 73% winning

Mark Occhilupo – June 16, 1966
Total of 685 heats, 380 wins, 55% winning
22 finals, 12 wins, 55% winning

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