Italy not wanting to be 'outdone' by other Countries also sent its fair share of its Best
Wrestling Talent to British Shores to try their chances against our Top Fighters!!
3 of these were:-
TONY NERO-known as the Prince'-this Tough Heavyweight came to Challenge in our
Rings in the early '60's and proved to be a real handful for Opponents!
His HOLLYWOOD LOOKS didn't hinder him in any way and he was Popular with the
Ladies!!
COMPTE DIADONE-a Brooding and Sullen Character also arrived and was Billed with
Aristocratic Credentials and as an Italian Champion in the mid-Heavy Ranks!
His was a bit of a DISDAINFUL Persona with a condescending air about him which got
the Crowds going - not to mention Opponents!!
ROBERTO RICETTI-a clean limbed skilful Fighter was Billed as European Champion
at his Weight-Wrestled barefoot and sported a peculiar pair of Tights-the legs of which
came down to just below knee level!-Over here in 1961-RICETTI certainly caused at
the very least caused consternation with the Crowd-but his Wrestling Ability more than
made up for his rather strange Appearance-although again his Italian Classic Looks did
him no harm either!!
Photos/Programmes to follow!!-
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