Fred Curry

In the 1960s, Koury, Jr. took up wrestling under the name "Flying" Fred Curry. Unlike his father, Fred was a slimball high flying wrestler, and a fan favorite. The two Currys teamed up on a regular basis during the early part of the younger Curry’s career. The two won the NWA International Tag Team Championship in 1964 and held it until 1966, In December 1972, he defeated Kurt Von Hess and Karl Von Shotz along with Tony Marino to win the Detroit version of NWA World Tag Team Championship a second time. On January 5, 1973, they lost the titles back to Von Hess and Von Shotz. They received their third Detroit titles on February 2 and lost it back to Von Hess and Von Shotz on February 18. ==Later life and death==

Curry's son Fred III is currently pursuing a career in pro-wrestling and was being trained by Dory Funk, Jr. Fred III has taken the high-flying style similar to his father. He is currently wrestling in the independent circuit in the Northeastern United States. Curry died on April 3, 2026, at the age of 82. ==Championships and accomplishments==

• 50th State Big Time Wrestling • NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship (1 time) • NWA Detroit • NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (9 times) - with Billy Red Lyons (1), Dan Miller (1), Tony Marino (4), Luis Martinez (1), Bobo Brazil (1), and Hank Miller (1) • NWA Big Time Wrestling • NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Fritz Von Erich • NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with "Wild Bull" Curry • NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time) • National Wrestling Federation • NWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Luis Martínez • Pro Wrestling Illustrated • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1972) tied with Jack Brisco ==References==