Aleksandr Karelin

For the last three Olympics, Russian Greco-Roman wrestler Alexandr Karelin has showed an unprecedented domination in his sport. In the realm of The Ultimate Fighting Championship there is much speculation on whether or not he will enter this event. Most believe that he will be unstoppable, especially given the fact that much lesser wrestlers have destroyed all comers in the UFC already. Forget Tyson, forget Holyfield, forget Gracie! You are looking at the greatest fighter in the world right here! Yes, there can be only one: Aleksandr Karelin.







Karelin's Stats:
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 295 lbs
Body Fat: 7%
Division: Super Heavywieght (286 lbs & above)

UPDATE!! 2/23/99 - Karelin defeats Akira Maeda

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Articles:


"A Bruiser and a Thinker: Soviet Greco-Roman wrestler Alexander Karelin is a rare combination of massive physique and imposing intellect." (By Nicholas Dawidoff, Sports Illustrated May 13, 1991)

"Gentle giant an Olympic lock." (By Reuters)

"U.S. wrestler falls short against Russian legend." (By John Husar, The Chicago Tribune, July 24, 1996)

"Head and Shoulders." (By Peter King, Sports Illustrated, 1996)


"One Big Scare." (By Humorist, Dave Barry. The Miami Herald, July 25, 1996)

"'The Experiment: Study in Contradiction - Karelin far from monster." (By Linda Robertson, The Miami Herald, July 24, 1996)
"Karelin: U.S. beckons Russian star." (By Philippe Naughton, Reuters, 1996)

"A Match That Lived Up to All the Hype." (By NBC, 1996)

"WRESTLING: It was sort of the cold war breaking out all over again." (By John Gugger, The Toledo Blade, July 24, 1996)

"WRESTLING: Karelin wins seventh world title in 130-kg class." (By The Associated Press, 1995)

"Alexander Karelin (Russia)" (By Karl Adolf Scherer)

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