Person Open DS/UK/15759 Asquini; Bruno (fl.1960s); Italian wrestler Asquini Bruno fl.1960s Italian wrestler Male (cisgender) Italy (born)

Italian Sportsperson; Wrestler White No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Bruno Asquini was an Italian middleweight boxer who came to Britain in 1961. His first visit saw him working for the independent promoters, with opponents including George Kidd and Ken Joyce, who were at that time also working for the opposition. He returned in 1965 for a tour, this time at the invitation of Joint Promotions. Opponents included bouts with Clayton Thomson on television and Les Kellett at the Royal Albert Hall; both ended in knock-out defeats. His third visit in July 1968 saw him wrestle in the presence of HRH Prince Philip. He defeated Steve Logan as a member of the French team with Jean Corne, Gil Cesca, and Jacques Lageat against the London team of Mick Mcmanus, Jackie Pallo, Steve Logan and Al Hayes. https://www.wrestlingheritage.co.uk/aarroyo.htm (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/29/2014 RAHAKirkbride 12/6/2022 7caacc5e-33ce-4fa4-bc8d-eb1bc4db8c23