About David Khakhaleishvili
Lived 1971 – 2021 (aged 49). David Khakhaleishvili was a Georgian judoka and athlete.
David Rostomovich Khakhaleishvili (; 28 February 1971 – 11 January 2021) was a heavyweight Georgian judoka, mixed martial artist and Olympic gold medalist. He was born in Kutaisi.
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.
Mixed martial-arts record Loss
Yoshihiro Nakao TKO (submission to punches) K-1: Premium 2003 Dynamite!!
Nagoya, Japan Loss
Yoshihisa Yamamoto RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round Japan Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round. Win
Herman Renting RINGS: Budokan Hall 1995 Tokyo, Japan
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Who was David Khakhaleishvili?
Georgian judoka (1971–2021)
When was David Khakhaleishvili born?
David Khakhaleishvili was born on 28 February 1971 in Kutaisi.
When did David Khakhaleishvili die?
David Khakhaleishvili died on 11 January 2021.
What was David Khakhaleishvili's occupation?
David Khakhaleishvili was a judoka and athlete.
What nationality was David Khakhaleishvili?
David Khakhaleishvili was Georgian.
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