#ThrowBackThursday

#TBT: Monday Stops Fadzaev From Winning Fifth World Title

By Eric Olanowski

In a battle of reigning Olympic champions, Kenny MONDAY ?? defeated Arsen FADZAEV ?? in the 74kg gold-medal match at the ’89 World Championships. At the time of their meeting in Martigny, Switzerland, Fadzaev won world titles in ’83, ’85, ’86, ’87 and a gold medal at the ’88 Seoul Olympic. After the loss to Monday in ’89, he rebounded and went on to win additional world titles in ’90 and ’91 and a second Olympic gold in ’92.

#WrestleTokyo

#WrestleTokyo Day Three Finals Preview

By Eric Olanowski

Tonight's Olympic finals will feature wrestlers who own a combined seven world titles and three Olympic medals -- including a reigning gold medalist.

Tuesday's finals matchups:
GR 77kg - Tamas LORINCZ ?? vs. Akzhol MAKHMUDOV ??
GR 97kg - Musa EVLOEV (ROC) vs. Artur ALEKSANYAN ??
GR 68kg - Tamyra MENSAH STOCK ?? vs. Blessing OBORUDUDU ??