Matsuda had started his wrestling career in 1905 after winning a sumo tournament held in Vancouver .
September 16 : In Dallas , Texas , Japanese American Matty Matsuda successfully defends his world welterweight title against Boston 's Joe Sylvio .
American had started his wrestling career in 1905 after winning a sumo tournament held in Vancouver .
September 16 : In Dallas , Texas , Japanese American Matty Matsuda successfully defends his world welterweight title against Boston 's Joe Sylvio .