| Tiger Daula | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Daula Singh |
| Born | Punjab Province, British India |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Tiger Daula |
| Billed height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Billed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) |
| Billed from | India |
| Debut | 1930 |
Daula Singh was an Indian professional wrestler who wrestled worldwide between the 1930s and the 1960s. He is known for having an impressive undefeated streak. [1]
He competed with wrestlers like Ed Lewis, Bob Kruse, Paul Boesch, Billy Meeske, Sandor Szabo, Tom Lurich, Mayes McLain and Bill Verna etc. [2] [3] On 28 October 1938 he defeated Canadian champion Whipper Billy Watson at Junction Stadium, Manchester. [4]
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