Bruce Baumgartner vs. David Gobejishvili (1984)
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Bruce Baumgartner and David Gobejishvili were prominent figures in the world of freestyle wrestling, particularly in the super-heavyweight category. However, there seems to be a misunderstanding regarding their match in 1984. Bruce Baumgartner won the gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, but there is no record of him facing David Gobejishvili in that event. Baumgartner's success in the 1980s included multiple World Championship titles and Olympic medals. The notable encounter between Baumgartner and Gobejishvili occurred at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where Baumgartner took silver behind Gobejishvili. Baumgartner's career spanned over a decade, with numerous achievements including two Olympic gold medals and three World Championship titles. Gobejishvili, from Georgia, was also a top wrestler in the late 1980s, competing for the Soviet Union. Their rivalry highlighted the intense competition in international wrestling during that era.
