Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner defeats Szaza Turmanidze at the 1989 World Cup

Apr 17, 2020, 2:57 PM (ET)

by USA Wrestling

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Bruce Baumgartner is one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the sport. Baumgartner is a two-time Olympic champion, four-time Olympic medalist, three-time World champion and nine-time World medalist. Baumgartner currently serves as the president of USA Wrestling.

Below, watch him defeat Szaza Turmanidze at the 1989 World Cup.

Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner defeats Szaza Turmanidze at the 1989 World Cup

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Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner defeats Szaza Turmanidze at the 1989 World Cup

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