May 17, 2005 (Tahiti, French Polynesia)... Florida Gulf Coaster, Cory Lopez ended his 2nd Billabong Pro Tahiti title bid in equal ninth place, out-barreled only by defending champion & fellow Floridian CJ Hobgood in round four.
Six time world champion, Kelly Slater emerged victorious over Damien Hobgood in perfect 6'-8' waves during the "All Florida" Tahitian final at the infamous 'Teahupoo' surf break.
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