Khalid Rahilou (born 19 June 1966) is a French-Moroccan former professional boxer and kickboxer. He held the WBA light-welterweight world title between 1997 and 1998, and the EBU European title between 1994 and 1995.
Khalil participated in the W.A.K.O. World Championships, defeating German fighter Klemens Willner by decision and defeated the American fighter Tommy Williams by decision to win the 1987 WAKO World Championship Full Contact - 63.5 kg Gold Medal.
After winning the World Kickboxing Association Title, he defended it against Ramon Dekkers winning a 12 round fight by unanimous decision in 1989. as a side not this was Dekkers first and only 12 round fight and first and only fight with above the waist kicks.
In 1993 he fought for the belt again against Troy Dorsey in a 12 round fight winning by unanimous decision.
Rahilou compiled an amateur record of 45 wins, 7 losses and 12 knockouts. He represented Morocco in the 1988 Olympics in the light welterweight division. His results were:
Rahilou began his professional career in 1988 and won his first major regional championshipâÂÂthe European light-welterweight titleâÂÂin 1994. He later became world champion by winning the WBA light-welterweight title from Frankie Randall in 1997. Rahilou defended the title twice before losing it to Sharmba Mitchell in 1998. Following a loss to Souleymane M'baye in 2002, Rahilou retired from the sport.
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