Ramaz Paliani

Ramaz Paliani (Georgian: რამაზ ფალიანი; born 21 August 1973 in Mestia, Georgia) is a Georgian boxer who has won World and European Championships in the men's featherweight division.

Ramaz Paliani
Personal information
Full nameრამაზ ფალიანი (Ramaz Paliani)
Nickname(s)Razzamatazz
Nationality Georgia
Born (1973-08-21) 21 August 1973
Mestia, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classFeatherweight
ClubMoskva Sports Club
Medal record
Olympic Games
Representing the  Unified Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Featherweight
World Amateur Championships
Representing  Georgia
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Tampere Featherweight
Representing  Turkey
Gold medal – first place 2001 Belfast Featherweight
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Houston Featherweight
European Amateur Championships
Representing  Georgia
Silver medal – second place 1993 Bursa Featherweight
Representing  Russia
Gold medal – first place 1996 Vejle Featherweight
Representing  Turkey
Gold medal – first place 1998 Minsk Featherweight
Gold medal – first place 2000 Tampere Featherweight
Mediterranean Games
Representing  Turkey
Gold medal – first place 2001 Tunis Featherweight

He has represented Turkey, Georgia, and Russia in international competitions, including appearances in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic Games. He was nicknamed "Razzamatazz".

Pro

Known as "Razzamatazz", Paliani turned pro in 2002 and didn't lose in his first 15 fights. His most notable fight was a draw against prospect David Diaz (boxer) in 2005. In 2006 he was knocked out, however. His record is 14-1-1.


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