Background
Punkin, Iakov was born on December 8, 1921 in Zaporozh’e.
Punkin, Iakov was born on December 8, 1921 in Zaporozh’e.
Graduated from the Kiev School of Trainers, 1940.
Honoured Master of Sports (wrestling), 1952. From 1954, with Zaporozh’e Metallurg. USSR champion, 1959-1951 and 1954-1954.