I used to batter Ronnie O’Sullivan every day in snooker practice – he was only 12 but it counts, says world champion

KEN DOHERTY has revealed he used to beat a 12-year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan every day in practice.

The 1997 world champion played an important role in the Rocket’s snooker development.

PA:Press AssociationKen Doherty believes his practice wins over a 12-year-old Ronnie O’Sullivan count[/caption] GettyO’Sullivan and Doherty have won eight world titles between them[/caption]

Doherty, who is six years older than O’Sullivan, even claims his practice wins still count despite the pair’s ages at the time.