Khalid Rahilou (born 19 June 1966) is French former professional boxer of Moroccan descent. He held the WBA light-welterweight world title between 1997–1998, and the EBU European title between 1994–1995.[1]
Khalid Rahilou | |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light-welterweight |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
Nationality | Moroccan - French |
Born | (1966-06-19) 19 June 1966 (age 56) Argenteuil, France |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 42 |
Wins | 37 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 5 |
Rahilou compiled an amateur record of 45 wins, 7 losses and 12 knockouts. He represented Morocco in the 1988 Olympics in the light welterweight division. His results were:
Rahilou began his professional career in 1988 and won his first major regional championship—the European light-welterweight title—in 1994. He later became world champion by winning the WBA light-welterweight title from Frankie Randall in 1997. Rahilou defended the title twice before losing it to Sharmba Mitchell in 1998. Following a loss to Souleymane M'baye in 2002, Rahilou retired from the sport.[1]
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Valery Kayumba |
European light-welterweight champion 4 June 1994 – 8 September 1995 |
Succeeded by Soren Sondergaard |
Preceded by | WBA light-welterweight champion 11 January 1997 – 10 October 1998 |
Succeeded by |
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