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Karl Gotch: Wrestling Legend & Pioneer

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Karl Gotch is a legendary figure in amateur and pro wrestling. His work and development of training routines helped these forms of wrestling grow to incredible heights.

Here is a short history of the life of legendary wrestler Karl Gotch. Check out his story below and learn how Gotch survived a concentration camp and became a wrestling icon.

Birth Name:Charles Istaz
Date of Birth:August 3, 1924
Place of Birth:Antwerp, Belgium
Died:July 28, 2007 (aged 82) Tampa, Florida, U.