John "Johnny" Kincaid (born 4 June 1945) is a former English

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and author. He was known for wrestling during the golden age of British wrestling as he was a regular on ITV's World of Sport. Kincaid is a former European heavyweight champion.

Career

Wrestling

Kincaid started amateur boxing at the early age of 11, in his late teens he had many bouts under the IBA banner. In July 1963 Kincaid started his career in professional wrestling. Johnny learnt his trade as a wrestler whilst he was boxing in a fair ground boxing booth. Kincaid enjoyed a career that lasted for over twenty years, he travelled the world applying his trade, he wrestled all over Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and in Asia including working for

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in the 1970s. Kincaid won the European championship in 1980 when he defeated Rene Lasartesse in Hamburg, Germany.

Writing

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s * (2007) ''Johnny Kincaid: Wrestling's Ring Side Seat.'' AuthorHouse. * (2009) ''From International Wrestler to Pubs and Punters.'' AuthorHouse.

Championships and accomplishments

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European Heavyweight Championship The European Heavyweight Championship is a name used for various top titles competed for throughout the European professional wrestling circuit. The title was recognised as official by UK national TV network ITV for the purposes of their coverage ...

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References

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