In the 2000 All-Japan Championship, which he took from Cardiff WPA 2-time Champion Fong-Pang Chao in the finals, which included Earl Strickland, Johnny Archer, and Efren Reyes to mention a few. This is despite a lingering ailment on his shooting forearm, which has bothered him for nine years now. Lining believes that more championships still await him in his 10 years or so of still competitive pool. This fighter never says no to a good fight, and when he starts fighting, he loses all his compassion for mankind and completely focuses on equipment.

Career History
2000 All Japan Championship
1999 Muntinlupa National Open - Muntinlupa, Philippines
1998 Amagsaki Open - Amagsaki, Japan
1997 Pasay National Open - Davao, Philippines
1996 B's Open - Tokyo, Japan
1995 Davao National Open - Davao, Philippines
1994 Asian Championships - Taipei, Taiwan
1994 1st Indonesian Open - Jakarta, Indonesia
1992 Tung Pa Open - Taipei, Taiwan
1992 Hemeji Open - Osaka, Japan
1989 Scratch Open - Osaka, Japan