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.
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Full name | რამაზ ფალიანი (Ramaz Paliani) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname(s) | Razzamatazz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1973-08-21) 21 August 1973 (age 48) Mestia, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight class | Featherweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Moskva Sports Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has represented Turkey, Georgia, and Russia in international competitions, including appearances in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic Games. He was nicknamed "Razzamatazz".
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.
World amateur boxing champions – men's featherweight | |
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1974–2009, 2019–present: up to 57 kg | |
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European amateur boxing champions – men's featherweight | |
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1951 – 2010: up to 57 kg | |
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