It’s about that time! In the past couple of weeks, we’ve spent time loosely discussing Final X; however, it’s time to start talking about the individual matches themselves. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll break down all 20 Final X matchups - leading into the event itself on June 14th, from Newark, New Jersey.
Our next preview is in men’s freestyle at 70 kg - Yianni Diakomihalis against PJ Duke. It seems a bit odd looking at Diakomihalis as the grizzled veteran against the young, up-and-comer, but that’s what’s going on here. The Penn State signee, Duke, looks like the latest superstar heading to State College. He’s already locked up a second trip to the U20 World Championships and has a medal from the 2024 event.
With two Senior world appearances and a world silver medal under his belt, you have to look at Diakomihalis as the favorite; however, Duke has passed every test presented to him thus far. This should make for a very compelling series. With both wrestlers from New York and this event being held in Newark, I’d expect a robust cheering section for both wrestlers.
Prior Previews
70 kg men’s freestyle
Yianni Diakomihalis vs. PJ Duke
This is a match-up of two of the best and most decorated wrestlers to come out of New York in recent years. It’s the kind of match that hardcore NY high school fans might dream up in a fantasy scenario. Both won four New York state titles and are among only 11 New York wrestlers to achieve the feat.
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