Tag Archives: Mick McManus
Legendary UK Wrestler Mick McManus Passes Away Aged 93
It is with deep sadness to announce that 2-time British Welterweight Champion, 4-time European Middleweight Champion and one-time British Middleweight Champion Mick McManus (William George Matthews), best known for his appearances on World of Sport has passed away aged 93. Mick won his first title, the British Welterweight Championship back in 1949, just 2 years Continue Reading »
One-Hour British Wrestling Documentary Airing In The UK This December
Timeshift: Wrestling, a one hour documentary on the history of British Wrestling on television, will be airing on BBC Four on December 13th, 2012 at 9pm UK time. As part of the research into this documentary, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) found the complete Jackie Pallo vs. Mick McManus match from 1962, the single most-watched Continue Reading »