Albuquerque, New Mexico: January 4, 1965 (Civic Auditorium) … NWA World Heavyweight Champion Lou Thesz b. Dory Funk Jr. to unify the latter’s “World Wrestling Association” title with his own (2/3) … Dory Funk Sr. b. The Red Raider (24:00) … Mexican Mad Mongol b. Frank Saiz … Gory Guerrero b. Gypsy Biviano … Pepe Garcia and Joe Turco drew … (promoter: Mike London) … (referee: Ed Sharpe) … (1,700 fans) Notes: The match was billed as being to “settle” the title situation. Another report stated that it was for the “mythical professional heavyweight world crown.” Thesz was said to be a protégé of Ed “Strangler” Lewis. Funk was more than 25 years younger than Thesz. He was the “World Wrestling Assn. champion” going into the match, having won the title on October 5. 4,000+ fans were expected for the show. Research by Tim Hornbaker January 17, 2008 |
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