Luke Humphries: Twelve-year-old Jayden Walker could be a ‘star’ after impressing in exhibition, says world champion

 

Darts prodigy Jayden Walker, who has been labelled ‘the next Luke Littler’ by fans, spoke to Sky Sports News after he beat Luke Humphries in an exhibition; watch the 2025 World Darts Championship, live on Sky Sports’ dedicated darts channel from December 15

 

Luke Humphries says darts prodigy Jayden Walker could follow in Luke Littler’s footsteps after the 12-year-old produced a stunning performance at an exhibition event.

Walker, from Christchurch in Dorset, showed his potential with victory against world No 1 Humphries in an exhibition match, seeing off an opponent 17 years his senior with an average of over 102 in a 2-1 win.

He then stole the limelight at an ‘influencer’ event by nailing a 145 checkout, hitting treble 20, treble 15 and double 20 to leave fans in disbelief, before also hitting a 180 on his way to success.

 

 

 

 

 

That was the first time I’ve ever met him but I’m pretty sure that’s the best 12-year-old [player] I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Humphries.

“The things he was doing on the practice board was quite impressive and when he went up on the stage during his first walk-on, you could see he was a bit nervous, but he still whacked in a 102 average. If he can do that under pressure, I can’t image what he’s going to be like in five or six years.

 

 

 

 

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