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In the lead-up to the match, a significant amount of media attention was focused on what was described as a 'war of words' between Humphrey and Wright. Wright had expressed confidence in his ability to match Humphrey's skills, while the younger Humphrey suggested that he was close to surpassing Wright's accomplishments in professional darts. However, following the match, Wright sought to dispel any notions of animosity that might have stemmed from their exchanges, stating, "there was no mind games." He emphasized the importance of perception in sports, explaining that the build-up was simply a natural part of competition.