Yvon Robert was a French Canadian professional wrestler who was best known to fans as Yvon "The Lion" Robert.
11 Facts About Yvon Robert
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Yvon Robert got his first stint in Boston with promoter Paul Bowser's American Wrestling Association.
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Yvon Robert made his professional wrestling debut on April 4,1932.
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Yvon Robert got his first big exposure after attacking world champion Danno O'Mahony during a match.
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Yvon Robert returned to the American Wrestling Association in July 1936.
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Just two weeks after his return, Yvon Robert defeated O'Mahony to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in Montreal, claiming his first world title.
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Yvon Robert was recognized as the world champion in New England and by the Montreal Athletic Commission.
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Yvon Robert was stripped in December 1937 for not defending against Lou Thesz.
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Yvon Robert returned to Montreal in 1944, and became a successful wrestler during this time.
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On July 12,1971, Yvon Robert died at his home in Laval, Quebec.
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Yvon Robert was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.