By rail or barrel, John John Florence is back in Western Australia and looking as comfortable as ever. Recent footage from his warm-up sessions for the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro presented by Corona reveals that whether the event goes down at Main Break or The Box, the two-time World Champ has to be considered a heavy favorite.
His 2019 victory basically refined how Margs is surfed. With his huge, signature lay-back hacks and natural affinity for weaving through impossible barrels, nobody really came close to him over the course of the event -- a point supported by his 18-point Semifinal performance.
John John Florence enjoys the swell hitting Western Australia on April 28, 2021.
"This is one of my favorite places to come in the world," said Florence after winning at Margs in 2017. "There is an abundance of different and amazing waves. The crowd we get for the event is awesome and it's just such a special event.
Over the course of his career in West Oz, Florence has two wins and a runner-up result. He also has a pair of 13th-place finishes. His highest single wave score is a near-perfect 9.90.
After a couple shocker results in New South Wales courtesy of rookie Morgan Cibilic, Florence, who now sits third on the WSL Leaderboard will be looking to re-establish his Title-contending form.
When the event gets underway at Margaret River he'll be facing Michel Bourez and Mikey Wright in the Seeding Round. Carrying an 83% winning percentage at Margs versus 56% for Bourez and 40% for Wright), he's gotta be a heavy favorite not just to win the heat, but possibly take out the whole event.
John John Gets In Some Warm-Up Laps At The Box
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By rail or barrel, John John Florence is back in Western Australia and looking as comfortable as ever. Recent footage from his warm-up sessions for the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro presented by Corona reveals that whether the event goes down at Main Break or The Box, the two-time World Champ has to be considered a heavy favorite.
His 2019 victory basically refined how Margs is surfed. With his huge, signature lay-back hacks and natural affinity for weaving through impossible barrels, nobody really came close to him over the course of the event -- a point supported by his 18-point Semifinal performance.
"This is one of my favorite places to come in the world," said Florence after winning at Margs in 2017. "There is an abundance of different and amazing waves. The crowd we get for the event is awesome and it's just such a special event.
Over the course of his career in West Oz, Florence has two wins and a runner-up result. He also has a pair of 13th-place finishes. His highest single wave score is a near-perfect 9.90.
After a couple shocker results in New South Wales courtesy of rookie Morgan Cibilic, Florence, who now sits third on the WSL Leaderboard will be looking to re-establish his Title-contending form.
When the event gets underway at Margaret River he'll be facing Michel Bourez and Mikey Wright in the Seeding Round. Carrying an 83% winning percentage at Margs versus 56% for Bourez and 40% for Wright), he's gotta be a heavy favorite not just to win the heat, but possibly take out the whole event.
John John Florence
After a fierce Finals Day, Filipe Toledo and Tatiana Weston-Webb have taken out the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro presented by Corona.
The 2x World Champ dispatched Brazil's Crisanto and now faces high-flying Californian Colapinto in Quarterfinals.
The 2x World Champ has a reputation for setting a high bar in West Oz, but this year he seems to be taking things to another level.
The surfer from Hawaii survives a hard-fought heat against Leonardo Fioravanti, dropping another excellent score at Main Break.
The WSL Desk crew break down a powerful opening day in Margaret River, including swell projections, top-scoring rides, and more.
Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro presented by Corona
McGillivray eliminates Seth Moniz to join fellow South African, Jordy Smith, in the Semifinals in Margaret River.
The South African books a spot in the Semifinals with a win against Ryan Callinan and a career-best result in Margaret River.
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Plus, Mick and Ross break down John's 10-point ride at Main Break, tour quivers, and more.
Huge surf and insane performances, it's been a heck of a week at Main Break ... and there's more to come for Finals Day.