Age, Biography and Wiki
Yvon Robert was born on 8 October, 1914 in Verdun, Quebec, is a professional. Discover Yvon Robert's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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8 October, 1914 |
| Birthday |
8 October |
| Birthplace |
Verdun, Quebec |
| Date of death |
(1971-07-12) |
| Died Place |
Laval, Quebec |
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Yvon Robert Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Yvon Robert height not available right now. We will update Yvon Robert's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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250 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Yvon Robert Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Yvon Robert worth at the age of 57 years old? Yvon Robert’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from . We have estimated
Yvon Robert's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
On July 12, 1971, Robert died at his home in Laval, Quebec. He was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
Robert returned to Montreal in 1944, and became a successful wrestler during this time. In 1948, he wrestled Gorgeous George to a draw before a Montreal-record gate of $21,000 and broke that record within a year. In 1953, he formed a successful tag team with Whipper Billy Watson and won the Canadian Tag Team Championship. On November 12, Watson and Robert defeated Al Mills and Tiny Mills at a wrestling event held in Toronto with boxing champion Joe Louis as the special guest referee. On January 5, 1958, he teamed with Billy Wicks to defeat Corsica Joe and Corsica Jean in Memphis, Tennessee, for the Mid-America Tag Team Championship, which would be Robert's final title. In 1959, he came out of retirement.
In the 1950s Yvon was proprietor of Cafe Le Boheme at 82 Balfour Ave. in Montreal.
In 1940, he started his second stint with the NWA. There, got the biggest victory of his career, on October 7, 1942. On that day, he beat "Wild" Bill Longson to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in Montreal, Quebec. On November 27, he lost the title to Bobby Managoff in Houston, Texas. In 1943, he left the NWA.
In April 1936, he started wrestling in Montreal, Quebec. During his time in Montreal, he won the Montreal International Heavyweight Championship 16 times between 1936 and 1956. During 1943, he won the Montreal British Empire Heavyweight Championship.
Robert returned to the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in July 1936. Just two weeks after his return, Robert defeated O'Mahony to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in Montreal, claiming his first world title. He was recognized as the world champion in New England and by the Montreal Athletic Commission. Robert was stripped in December 1937 for not defending against Lou Thesz. In 1940, he left AWA for a second time.
In 1935, he made his National Wrestling Association (NWA) debut as Yvon "The Lion" Robert. It was a territory of the National Boxing Association to sanction professional wrestling. He got his first big exposure after attacking world champion Danno O'Mahony during a match. He left the promotion in 1936.
Yvon Robert started wrestling in 1932 at age 17. He got his first stint in Boston with promoter Paul Bowser's American Wrestling Association. He was trained by Emil Maupas. He was billed as the "French Canadian Lion". He made his professional wrestling debut on April 4, 1932. During his early career, Robert feuded with wrestlers such as Rasputin, Joe Cox and Ernie Dusek.
Yvon Robert (October 8, 1914 – July 12, 1971) was a French Canadian professional wrestler who was best known to fans as Yvon "The Lion" Robert.
