Joseph vs. Stroker Defines Who's #1

Oct 1, 2014 by Willie Saylor

Confirmation or Redemption? That's what Who's #1 is all about.

Fredy Stroker spent much of the last year ranked as the #1 wrestler in the country. But at Fargo Vincenzo Joseph beat Stroker and three other state champs in his march to the finals.

They'll meet at Who's #1 to clear things up.

Under the tutelage of Penn State legend Sunny Abe, Joseph has always been a top tier talent. He's placed at all the majors throughout his career, including four times in Fargo and in all three trips to Ironman.

But his stock skyrocketed in March when he beat Michael Kemerer twice, including the state finals.

Then came Fargo and the bout with Stroker.

The only returning competitor at Who's #1, Stroker ran the gauntlet last year in a four-man bracket that included Kemerer, Zac Hall, and Seth Gross, who was the reigning Fargo Champ.

Will Joseph plant his stake in the ground as the nation's clear #1 or will Stroker regain the top spot like he did in the inaugural WNO?

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