this is an interesting article that kind of supports both points of view
http://www.gambling911.com/poker/phi...er-071809.html
You can be sure that ESPN will be using the Woods/Ivey hyperbole, and of course it is not a real comparison given the differences of the games, but that comparison is and has been made.
It really doesn't matter, cause the point is, that Ivey, one of the most recognizable players in poker, is at the final table of the WSOP main event, which is a feat all by itself (there were 6494 entrants). If you are a fan of poker this will be a must watch TV event.