Within a minute, Zbyszko was taken down and remained in that position for the remaining 2 hours and 35 minutes of the match.
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He was cited by Strangler Lewis as one of the best legitimate wrestlers of all-time; and as a tribute, his surname was later adopted by contemporary star Larry Zbyszko.
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Over the next decade, he competed in Europe while his younger brother, Wladek Zbyszko, established himself among the top stars in the United States.
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The result of the bout was, however, drawn quickly when Gama threw Zbyszko in only 42 seconds.
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Crafting a defensive strategy of hugging the mat in order to nullify Great Gama’s greatest strengths, Zbyszko wrestled the Indian legend to a draw after nearly three hours of grappling, though Zbyszko’s lack of tenacity angered many of the fans in attendance.
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On that date, Zbyszko failed to show up and Gama was announced the winner by default.
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There were a few brief moments when Zbyszko would get up, but he just ended back down in his previous position.
Zbyszko | Wladek Zbyszko | Stanislaus Zbyszko | Larry Zbyszko |