Angelo Savoldi: The World’s Oldest Retired Wrestler

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For legendary grappler and promoter Angelo Savoldi, authenticity and magic were always involved.

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During his travels, Savoldi wrestled for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship against McGuirk and Gagne, coming up short on both occasions.

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However, this all changed on February 28, 1958, when Angelo toppled Mike Clancy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to become the Junior Heavyweight Champion of the world!

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The match lasted 50 minutes and was a 2 out of 3 falls match.

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This fighting champion took on all comers. And much later in life, he would take on a nickname that even surprised him.

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