David Khakhaleishvili

Georgian judoka (1971–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

David Rostomovich Khakhaleishvili (Georgian: დავით როსტომის ძე ხახალეიშვილი; 28 February 1971 – 11 January 2021) was a heavyweight Georgian judoka, mixed martial artist and Olympic gold medalist.[1] He was born in Kutaisi.[citation needed]

Born28 February 1971
Died11 January 2021(2021-01-11) (aged 49)
OccupationJudoka
CountryGeorgia
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David Khakhaleishvili
Personal information
Born28 February 1971
Died11 January 2021(2021-01-11) (aged 49)
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryGeorgia
SportJudo
+95 kg, Open
Achievements and titles
1st place, gold medalist(s) (1992)
2nd place, silver medalist(s) (1991, 1993)
1st place, gold medalist(s) (1993, 1993, 1996)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Unified Team
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1992 Barcelona+95 kg
Representing  Georgia
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1993 Hamilton+95 kg
Bronze medal – third place1993 HamiltonOpen
Bronze medal – third place1995 Chiba+95 kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1993 AthensOpen
Gold medal – first place1993 Athens+95 kg
Gold medal – first place1996 The Hague+95 kg
Representing  Soviet Union
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1991 BarcelonaOpen
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1990 FrankfurtOpen
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place1988 Vienna+95 kg
Gold medal – first place1989 Athens+95 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF2703
JudoInside.com2645
Updated on 5 June 2023
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Career

Khakhaleishvili was expected to defend his heavyweight Olympic title at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, U.S. in a highly anticipated match against the reigning world champion, David Douillet, but Khakhaleishvili and his coach went to the wrong location for weigh-ins and Khakhaleishvili was disqualified from the competition for failing to make weight.[2]

Mixed martial-arts record

More information Res., Record ...
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Yoshihiro Nakao TKO (submission to punches) K-1: Premium 2003 Dynamite!! 31 December 2003 2 1:13 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 1–1 Yoshihisa Yamamoto RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round 25 October 1996 Japan Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round.
Win 1–0 Herman Renting RINGS: Budokan Hall 1995 25 January 1995 Tokyo, Japan
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