Ken Fenelon

Ken Fenelon (born Patrick Fenelon, 26 February 1909 - 8 August 1972) was an American professional wrestler, boxer, As well as competing and training, Fenelon also promoted local boxing events and refereed bouts.

Professional wrestling career

Fenelon's in-ring career in professional wrestling spanned from 1935-1950. He became the inaugural NWA World Junior Heavyweight champion in 1944 and held the title until May 1945 when he lost the championship to Marshall Esteppe in Toronto. He recaptured the title on March 11, 1946, when he defeated Larry Tillman in Des Moines, Iowa, becoming the first two-time holder of the championship.

A popular figure throughout the Iowa territory, Fenelon headlined many events. On August 13, 1944, he wrestled NWA World Heavyweight Champion (Iowa version) Orville Brown to a one-hour time limit draw. On October 28, 1942, Fenelon defeated Gene Bowman to capture the NWA Iowa State Heavyweight championship, a title he would hold on two occasions.

Having been the regional Junior-Heavyweight champion in the territory prior to being recognised as the undisputed champion by the NWA, Fenelon defeated Eddie Campbell in 1944 in Des Moines to unify Campbell's MWA World Junior Heavyweight title with Fenelon's regional World Junior Heavyweight title

Fenelon also promoted professional wrestling events, which he continued to do after retiring from in-ring competition. In 1939, he promoted an event headlined by Lord Patrick Lansdowne vs. Mike London. In 1950, he began promoting female wrestling matches. World Light Heavyweight Championship (Iowa/Nebraska-Version)