The Gunner not only got his biggest payday in darts, he also became the first Filipino to win a world title. World title ito ha, hindi lang basta-basta regional open championship in Asia where a number of Pinoy darts regularly win. In the top 4, Lourence met the illustrious and top BDO British darter Stephen Bunting and defeated him 3-1 in a superb strategic game.
“Manny Pacquiao P1,000,000 International Dart Classic” ilulunsad sa Disyembre 12-15, 2008 sa General Santos City. Ito ang pinahayag ni Manny Pacquiao sa mga manlalaro ng Kadayawan National Dart Tournament sa Davao City noong nakalipas na linggo kung saan siya lumahok sa lahat ng dart events mula Biyernes hanggang Linggo.