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Who defeated Steve Davis in the famous 1985 World Championship final?

  • Jimmy White

  • Dennis Taylor

  • Terry Griffiths

  • Cliff Thorburn

Answer

Dennis Taylor defeated Steve Davis in the 1985 World Championship final, which is considered one of snooker's most famous matches. The dramatic black-ball conclusion attracted 18.5 million viewers, setting a record for the largest British television audience for any broadcast after midnight and any broadcast on BBC Two.
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