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On 1938, after two years of training with [[Óscar Arispe]], [[Alfredo Ontiveros]], and [[Octavio Gaona]] (and with his father's disapproval) he asked the promoter of El Coliseo, Jesus Garza Hernandez "Don Chucho" for an opportunity. Don Chucho told him that the Garza last name is very common in Monterrey, and due to the boy's his body built and his perfect English he named him "La Tonina Jackson". His first exhibition match was against another novice "King Kong" Cordava and as all rookies, they were not paid, they only received money thrown by the people of they liked the match. He participated in several exhibition matches against more rookies until the day Don Chucho considered that Jackson was ready for his professional debut. | On 1938, after two years of training with [[Óscar Arispe]], [[Alfredo Ontiveros]], and [[Octavio Gaona]] (and with his father's disapproval) he asked the promoter of El Coliseo, Jesus Garza Hernandez "Don Chucho" for an opportunity. Don Chucho told him that the Garza last name is very common in Monterrey, and due to the boy's his body built and his perfect English he named him "La Tonina Jackson". His first exhibition match was against another novice "King Kong" Cordava and as all rookies, they were not paid, they only received money thrown by the people of they liked the match. He participated in several exhibition matches against more rookies until the day Don Chucho considered that Jackson was ready for his professional debut. | ||
His professional debut was a singles match against Kurt Rossen. On 1940, he had his first main event against Joe Grand in Tampico, Tamaulipas. On that year he went to [[Arena Mexico]] and after some presentations, he went back to Monterrey on 1941. | His professional debut was a singles match against Kurt Rossen. On 1940, he had his first main event against Joe Grand in Tampico, Tamaulipas. On that year he went to [[Arena Mexico]] and after some presentations, he went back to Monterrey on 1941. On that year he won a tournament for a regional middle weight championship. | ||
He became one of the first Mexican wrestlers who succeeded in the United States. Often teamed with [[Huracan Ramirez]]. Was a beloved técnico whose main rival was [[Médico Asesino]]. | He became one of the first Mexican wrestlers who succeeded in the United States. Often teamed with [[Huracan Ramirez]]. Was a beloved técnico whose main rival was [[Médico Asesino]]. | ||
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Active luchador in the 1940's-60's, was at his biggest stardom through the 50's-60's where he was a top star. When he was a child he used to go to the Arena Obrero where he stepped on the ring to imitate his idols. He began to get the crowd's attention because of his ability and speed despite of being chubby. The attendants applauded him and threw him coins. He asked his father permission for taking wrestling classes at Círculo Mercantil Mutualista de Monterrey in order to become a professional wrestler. However, his father sent him to the United States to take an accountant career in order to help in the family business. Even with his father's refusal, he decided to practice wrestling on the summer vacations of 1936 he registered along with some friends at Círculo Mercantil Mutualista.
On 1938, after two years of training with Óscar Arispe, Alfredo Ontiveros, and Octavio Gaona (and with his father's disapproval) he asked the promoter of El Coliseo, Jesus Garza Hernandez "Don Chucho" for an opportunity. Don Chucho told him that the Garza last name is very common in Monterrey, and due to the boy's his body built and his perfect English he named him "La Tonina Jackson". His first exhibition match was against another novice "King Kong" Cordava and as all rookies, they were not paid, they only received money thrown by the people of they liked the match. He participated in several exhibition matches against more rookies until the day Don Chucho considered that Jackson was ready for his professional debut.
His professional debut was a singles match against Kurt Rossen. On 1940, he had his first main event against Joe Grand in Tampico, Tamaulipas. On that year he went to Arena Mexico and after some presentations, he went back to Monterrey on 1941. On that year he won a tournament for a regional middle weight championship.
He became one of the first Mexican wrestlers who succeeded in the United States. Often teamed with Huracan Ramirez. Was a beloved técnico whose main rival was Médico Asesino.
Tonina was at one point so popular that a soft drink was named after him called "Tonina". His popularity also lead to Tonina appearing in many lucha libre films.
Luchas de apuestas record
| Date | Apuesta | Winner(s) | Loser(s) | Arena and/or Place |
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| ??/??/?? | hair | Tonina Jackson | Indio peon | Arena de Nuevo Ladero Tamaulipas |
| 52/07/26 | hair | Médico Asesino | Tonina Jackson | Arena Coliseo - Mexico City |
| 60/04/20 | hair | Torbellino Blanco | Tonina | unknow |
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