Born on 31.08.1973, Mestia, Boxing (57, 61 kg).

World Champion (2001) and a two-fold third-prize winner (1993, 99), three-fold European Champion (1996, 1998, 2000), Winner of the Goodwill Games (1994), third-prize winner of the XXV Olympic Games (1992 Barcelona), Participant of the XXVI and XXVII Olympic Games (1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney – took the fifth place in both events). Champion of the Mediterranean Countries (2000), European Youth Champion (1989). Represented Russia (1993-1996) and Turkey (1997-2001). Champion of the USSR, Russia and Turkey. Moved to professional boxing since 2002 representing Georgia. Winner of the ABF Championship title Belt. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.