Johnny Kincaid
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Johnny Kincaid was born on June 4 (year unconfirmed) in Battersea, London.
As a teen Kincaid was taken to his first bouts by Eric Sands (a popular welterweight during the 1950's) held at the Wimbledon Palais, as well as meeting the top stars of the times. Starting off as an amateur boxer, Johnny made his debut during July of 1963 at the Dulwich Baths against Johnny Hurley. In defeat the battered and bruised Johnny relished every minute and became determined to be a star, just as the stars he saw as a young teen.
A noted "gym rat", to gain exposure Johnny joined Joint Promotions, the largest and most influential promotion in the history of UK wrestling. It started in 1948 and folded in 1992. He was billed from Barbados in his first televised bout, which was against the legendary Mick McManus in October of 1969. Johnny was defeated, yes, but was he a household name? YES!
Johnny achieved his goal of national fame. His electric and technical offense carried on with him as he traveled from Sweden to India to Germany and everywhere in-between. Winning prestigious tournaments all through Europe, Johnny hung up his boots in 1986 and his opponent was Marty Jones. Wow what a way to break into the biz and what a way to exit. Sadly Johnny passed in November of 2013.
The Caribbean Sunshine Boys, formed in 1977 and the name was given to them by Mike Marino. This tag team was actually the first time Johnny or Dave Bond were heavily booed! Even noted as villains Dave and Johnny TORE THE HOUSES DOWN in the UK. Going against every team from the Kung Fu Fighters to Roy St Clair and Tarzan Wilson, they were capable of having the crowds eating from the palms of their hands.
These guys were able to be super technical to match their opponents and be sneaky and evil heels when they needed to be, ripping the rule book to shreds and throwing it in the fire. The team only lasted less than a year. They caused riots, controversy and a lasting impact in professional wrestling. Both men remained best friends up until their passing.
The below videos (part one and two) are actually of the debut of both the Caribbean Sunshine Boys and the Kung Fu Fighters (Pete Roberts and Kung Fu). It took place on October 8, 1977 at the Fairfield Halls in London.
As a teen Kincaid was taken to his first bouts by Eric Sands (a popular welterweight during the 1950's) held at the Wimbledon Palais, as well as meeting the top stars of the times. Starting off as an amateur boxer, Johnny made his debut during July of 1963 at the Dulwich Baths against Johnny Hurley. In defeat the battered and bruised Johnny relished every minute and became determined to be a star, just as the stars he saw as a young teen.
A noted "gym rat", to gain exposure Johnny joined Joint Promotions, the largest and most influential promotion in the history of UK wrestling. It started in 1948 and folded in 1992. He was billed from Barbados in his first televised bout, which was against the legendary Mick McManus in October of 1969. Johnny was defeated, yes, but was he a household name? YES!
Johnny achieved his goal of national fame. His electric and technical offense carried on with him as he traveled from Sweden to India to Germany and everywhere in-between. Winning prestigious tournaments all through Europe, Johnny hung up his boots in 1986 and his opponent was Marty Jones. Wow what a way to break into the biz and what a way to exit. Sadly Johnny passed in November of 2013.
The Caribbean Sunshine Boys, formed in 1977 and the name was given to them by Mike Marino. This tag team was actually the first time Johnny or Dave Bond were heavily booed! Even noted as villains Dave and Johnny TORE THE HOUSES DOWN in the UK. Going against every team from the Kung Fu Fighters to Roy St Clair and Tarzan Wilson, they were capable of having the crowds eating from the palms of their hands.
These guys were able to be super technical to match their opponents and be sneaky and evil heels when they needed to be, ripping the rule book to shreds and throwing it in the fire. The team only lasted less than a year. They caused riots, controversy and a lasting impact in professional wrestling. Both men remained best friends up until their passing.
The below videos (part one and two) are actually of the debut of both the Caribbean Sunshine Boys and the Kung Fu Fighters (Pete Roberts and Kung Fu). It took place on October 8, 1977 at the Fairfield Halls in London.
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Biography of Johnny Kincaid.
Author: John Hubert Williams (Dantethescrub_ on InstaGram).
Published: October 6, 2019.
Biography: #185.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.