Tom Cannon | |
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Birth name | Tom Cannon |
Born | [2] Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom[2] | 19 April 1852
Died | deceased |
Professional wrestling career | |
Billed from | Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
Tom Cannon was the ring name for a British professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the late 19th century and early portion of the 20th century, but whose actual name is lost to history.[3]
He wrestled in Cornish wrestling matches in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,[4][5] including winning a tournament, beating 22 other competitors.[6] He also wrestled in mixed style challenge matches including Cornish wrestling in the UK,[7] the US[8] and Australia.[9][6]