The greatest rivalry in the world of wrestling, between Hassan Yazdani and David Taylor, has come to an end. For 8 years they have been competing for the championship in the weight category up to 86 kg.
Between them they had 6 fights at the World Championships and Olympic Games, but almost always Taylor was the winner. Unfortunately, we will no longer see David on the mats of world wrestling. Taylor ended his career after he lost at the Olympic qualifying tournament, giving up his spot on the national team to young Aaron Brooks. After that, David decided to quit wrestling. He is now the new coach at Okeaholm State, and there is no point in expecting a cambeck from him.
Hasan Yazdani was left without his main rival, who almost always prevented him from winning gold at the World Championships. Now the road to Olympic gold is open for him.
Below are all the fights between Hassan Yazdani and David Taylor.
World Cup 2017, Iran
David Taylor (USA) - Hassan Yazdani (Iran) 8:4
World Cup 2018, Hungary
David Taylor (USA) - Hassan Yazdani (Iran) 11:6
Olympic Games 2021, Tokyo
David Taylor (USA) - Hasan Yazdani (Iran) 4:3
World Championship 2021, Norway
Hassan Yazdani (Iran) - David Taylor (USA) 6:2
World Championship 2022, Serbia
David Taylor (USA) - Hasan Yazdani (Iran) 7:1
World Championships 2023, Serbia
David Taylor (USA) - Hassan Yazdani (Iran) 9։3
