Anthony Robles was one of the top collegiate wrestlers in the United States while at Arizona State University. Even today, he ranks as one of the best wrestlers to wear Maroon and Gold. Here are some notable aspects of his wrestling career and academic pursuits at ASU.
- Competed at ASU from 2007 to 2011.
- Named a three-time All-American from 2008-2011.
- Advanced to the NCAA Championships four times in his career, falling one win shy as a redshirt freshman of becoming a four-time All-American.
- Capped off his final season in Tempe as the 2011 NCAA Champion at 125 pounds, going a perfect 36-0.
- Won 75 percent of his career matches (92 of 122).
- Set the single-season records for bonus-point wins (31) and technical falls (24) in his final season.
- Inducted in 2012 into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, in 2017 into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame and in 2022 to the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame.
- Received a bachelor’s degree in business/corporate communications.
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