Adrian Lewis has revealed the three darts players who are ‘better villains’ than him.
The two-time world champion was often a thorn in the side of his opponents with both his ability and mind games on the oche.
talkSPORTJackpot did not hesitate after hearing Kevin Painter’s name[/caption]
However, Jackpot did not hesitate when naming a greater darts villain than himself.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Lewis was asked to stay quiet until he heard a ‘better villain in darts’.
After Kevin Painter’s name was then read out first, though, he immediately said ‘yes’ as he burst out laughing.
The 40-year-old then added: “Hundred per cent yes.”
Lewis and Painter were involved in a heated argument on stage during a quarter-final match at the 2008 Open Holland Masters.
The incident resulted in a six-month ban for Lewis with four months suspended and a £400 fine.
With the names continuing, he remained quiet on Michael van Gerwen, instead shaking his head.
However, Lewis replied: “Definitely,” after hearing ‘Gerwyn Price’ as he gave his thoughts on the 2021 world champion.
Finally, Peter Manley’s name was read out, with Lewis jokingly saying: “Definitely not,” before laughing once again.
He continued: “He’s up there. He’s got to be up there.”
talkSPORTManley was also ‘up there’ as a bigger villain than Jackpot[/caption]
Manley and Lewis’ rivalry is best remembered for their 2006 PDC World Darts Championship quarter-final.
After Jackpot turned to his opponent to hit a blind 180, Manley said something whilst his rival was throwing.
This prompted Lewis to leave the stage in protest to Manley’s antics.
Meanwhile, another exchange of words involving Lewis occurred at the World Grand Prix two years later as he faced Gary Anderson.
The Flying Scotsman accused the former European champion of entering the exclusion zone whilst he was throwing.
Lewis was then hit with another suspended ban in 2018 after featuring in UK Open qualifying.
Although he later apologised for an altercation following his win over Jose Justicia, Lewis was fined £3,000.
He was also handed a suspended three-month ban as a result of his actions.
