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Post by Jeremy Chaudoin on Sept 24, 2014 19:10:56 GMT -5
We always hear about the history and great matches of the living Legend John Brzenk. I was wondering if somebody could fill me in on some of Mr. Bath's Armwrestling history. I know he was and is still a force in armwrestling, but who were the biggest rivals of his career? What are some of the stories that helped make him a legend?
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Post by Eric Roussin on Sept 24, 2014 20:02:13 GMT -5
I think he's a legend because he's been competing at the top level of the sport for such a long period of time. He's won over 50 national, world, and major titles over the course of his near 34 year career. He's had a number of rivals over the years: John Brzenk is certainly one of the people he's pulled the most.
The following is a listing of MOST of his major titles and one-on-one wins:
AAA Sit-Down National Titles:
1989 – R220 lbs
1991 – R220 lbs
AAA Stand-Up National Titles:
1988 – 200 lbs
1989 – 220 lbs
1994 – 220 lbs
1995 – R220 lbs, L199+ lbs
1997 – R220 lbs
1998 – R220 lbs, L199+ lbs
1999 – R220 lbs, L242 lbs
2001 – R220 lbs, L242 lbs
2002 – R220 lbs, MR220 lbs
2003 – R209 lbs, L209 lbs, MR209 lbs
2004 – R231 lbs, L231 lbs, MR210+ lbs
2005 – R231 lbs
Arnold Classic Titles:
1999 – R199+ lbs
2009 – R199+ lbs
Atlantic Coast Titles:
1988 – R200 lbs
Forsa Tropical International Titles:
1998 – R242 lbs, L242 lbs
GNC Show of Strength Title:
2003 – R209 lbs
Harley Pull Title:
2002 – R242 lbs
Mohegan Sun PAC World Title:
2007 – R199+ lbs
UAL Titles:
2011 (King of the Hill) – R205+ lbs, L205+ lbs
USAA National Pro-Am Title:
1997 – L242 lbs
USAF Unified National Titles:
1998 – R220 lbs, L199+ lbs
1999 – R220 lbs, L199+ lbs
2004 – R220 lbs
2006 – R220 lbs, MR220 lbs
2008 – R242 lbs
WAF World Titles:
2006 – L100 kg, MR100 kg, ML100 kg
One-on-One Wins (Supermatches, Armfights, etc.):
2006 – NAL/Vyotech – 3-1 over Michael Todd (R)
2009 - Toproll - 3-0 over Richard Lupkes (R)
2010 - NEAC VIII - 3-1 over Don Underwood (R)
2010 - Arm Wars "Triple ExXxcel" - 3-3 tie with Yoshinobu Kanai (R)
2010 - Arm Wars "Triple ExXxcel" - 4-2 over Yoshinobu Kanai (L)
2010 - Arm Wars "Triple ExXxcel" - 4-2 over Darius Muszczak (L)
2014 – UAL 6 – 2-1 over Chris Chandler (R)
Quite an impressive resume!
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Post by John Wilson on Sept 24, 2014 22:57:34 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Eric Roussin on Sept 24, 2014 23:38:18 GMT -5
Ron also was lucky to have a few of his best performances air on national television. For example, his matches from the 2004 Unified Nationals and the 2007 Mohegan Sun PAC World Championships. There was very limited television coverage of armwrestling during the first decade of the 2000s, but the shows based on these two tournaments were aired many times.
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Post by Jeremy Chaudoin on Sept 25, 2014 6:28:28 GMT -5
Really cool stuff. Ron is quite the decorated puller. Thanks for all the info Eric
Anybody know if Ron is planning on mixing it up in any upcoming tournaments. Would love to see some vendetta matches against some of his long time rivals
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Post by TK on Sept 25, 2014 15:02:36 GMT -5
One my faves!! Hall of Fame!
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Post by Kyle Darby on Sept 25, 2014 18:28:00 GMT -5
Mr. Bath has a history that speaks volumes. He is undoubtedly an elite level legend. Mr. Bath is also one of the kindest armwrestlers on the planet. If you get the privilege of speaking with him I highly encourage it. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him.
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Post by David Owens on Sept 26, 2014 2:45:16 GMT -5
I remember in the late 90's watching Ron go after Brzenk, they made me a fan of armwrestling!
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