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Paul Pons

Posted by on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, In : Photography 





The Frenchman Paul ‘the Colossus’ Pons (1864-1915) who became professional wrestling’s first World Champion in 1898, pictured training with the seven foot giant Simon Antonitch (on the left in the top picture) in 1904.
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