Boris Malenko (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Lawrence J. Simon (June 28, 1933 - August 27, 1994) better known by his ring name Boris Malenko, was an American professional wrestler who wrestled for the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of retired professional wrestlers Dean Malenko and Joe Malenko. On July 19, 1961, Malenko challenged "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers for the NWA World title in Jacksonville, Florida, but was unsuccessful. On May 16, 1967, Malenko defeated Wahoo McDaniel to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship in Tampa, Florida.