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UWW LIVE: Frank CHAMIZO (ITA): Two-Time World Champion

By United World Wrestling Press

Frank CHAMIZO (ITA)  is one of the world's biggest wrestling stars.

In December, Chamizo was named 2019 United World Wrestling Wrestler of the Year in freestyle.

Chamizo, a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and two-time world champion, captured his third world medal by earning silver at 74kg in Nur-Sultan. In April of 2019, Chamizo won his third European title at with an 8-0 victory over France's Zelimkhan KHADJIEV (FRA). He claimed medals at the City of Sassari Tournament (gold), Yasar Dogu (silver) and Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov Tournament (bronze).

Chamizo joined Eric Olanowski to talk about his upcoming match with fellow two-time world champion Kyle DAKE (USA), his philosophy on cutting weight and his favorite moment from his storied wrestling career.
 

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WATCH: Sadulaev vs Taylor World Championships 2024

By United World Wrestling Press

TIRANA, Albania (October 30) -- The Non-Olympic Weight Classes World Championships witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime bout between Olympic champions David TAYLOR (USA) and Abdulrashid SADULAEV (AIN) at 92kg.

The two had never wrestled each other and it was Sadulaev who managed to beat Taylor at 92kg in the opening round at 92kg in the World Championships in Tirana.