Dantzler upsets returning World champion in first round of Worlds
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by Craig Sesker
BAKU, Azerbaijan - American T.C. Dantzler knocked off 2006 World champion Volodimir Shatskykh of Ukraine 3-1, 2-1 in the first round of the 2007 World Championships on Tuesday morning.
Dantzler, fifth in the World in 2006, now advances to the second round at 74 kg/163 lbs. in Greco-Roman wrestling.
American Brad Vering also won his first match Tuesday at 84 kg/185 lbs.
Dantzler, fifth in the World in 2006, now advances to the second round at 74 kg/163 lbs. in Greco-Roman wrestling.
American Brad Vering also won his first match Tuesday at 84 kg/185 lbs.