Mexico: Pre-1900
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1877
NOVEMBER 1877
NOVEMBER ??, 1877 (SUNDAY)
New Mexico Theatre, Mexico City, Mexico
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Nicholas Benjamin "A Big Darkey from Georgia" def. "A Famous Mexican",
Three Falls to None
Notes:
Happened prior to November 12, 1877.
When the American won racial slurs were hurled as well as "Death to Yankees!" Police had to come and protect the American.
NOVEMBER 1877
NOVEMBER ??, 1877 (SUNDAY)
New Mexico Theatre, Mexico City, Mexico
1 - Three out of Five Falls
Nicholas Benjamin "A Big Darkey from Georgia" def. "A Famous Mexican",
Three Falls to None
Notes:
Happened prior to November 12, 1877.
When the American won racial slurs were hurled as well as "Death to Yankees!" Police had to come and protect the American.
1897
JANUARY 1897
JANUARY 3, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
"Mexico is being disgraced. A Mexican paper thus states: 'An American named Smith has lately organized a pugilistic function at Mazatlan. For this purpose there will come from San Francisco two pugilists who will give the exhibition, the prize being awarded to the victor. After the encounter pugilistic, according to the custom of the athletic clubs of the United States, a wrestling bout will take place between two North American individuals.' - The Tampa Weekly Tribune
JANUARY 1897
JANUARY 3, 1897 (SUNDAY)
Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
"Mexico is being disgraced. A Mexican paper thus states: 'An American named Smith has lately organized a pugilistic function at Mazatlan. For this purpose there will come from San Francisco two pugilists who will give the exhibition, the prize being awarded to the victor. After the encounter pugilistic, according to the custom of the athletic clubs of the United States, a wrestling bout will take place between two North American individuals.' - The Tampa Weekly Tribune
1898
FEBRUARY 1898
FEBRUARY 20, 1898 (MONDAY)
Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Attendance: 1,500
Tickets: $1.00, $1.50 & $2.00 (MXN not USD)
1 - Romulus to Throw The Bull in Sixty Minutes
"Gladiator" Romulus "the Italian Hercules" (of Mexico City) Vs. A Wild Bull,
Time-Limit - Romulus failed to throw the bull
Notes:
Romulus also performed feats of strength. Musical and other performances being put on through-out the night.
The bull threw Romulus twice.
It's said the bull is a four-year-old shorthorn, weighing 1,600lbs.
Romulus had two toreros assiting him.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by #PWHS or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from Mexico: Pre-1900.
Updated: May 30, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
Unique content strictly for the Professional Wrestling Historical Society.
All research has been completed by #PWHS or by a trusted contributor.
Information came from contemporary newspapers unless otherwise stated.
Results from Mexico: Pre-1900.
Updated: May 30, 2020.
Editor: Jimmy Wheeler.
