United World Wrestling released a short documentary on the rivalry between Turkey's Taha Akgül and Georgia's Geno Petriashvili ©Getty Images

United World Wrestling (UWW) released a short documentary on the rivalry between Turkey's Taha Akgül and Georgia's Geno Petriashvili.

With sport currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, UWW have published the video for wrestling fans. 

Both Akgül and Petriashvili compete in the 125 kilogram division and have built up an intense rivalry. 

Akgül, 29, is the reigning Olympic champion and earned two world titles in 2014 and 2015. 

Petriashvili is a three-time world champion at 26 years old, also claiming European titles this year and in 2016. 

The pair have competed against each other six times in what turn out to be exciting and high-scoring clashes. 


Their rivalry has been documented in the five minute film, with each wrestler speaking about the other. 

"He's an incredible sportsman with a strong will," said Petriashvili.

The film can be watched on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and the UWW website. 

UWW have already launched an online campaign called "Stay Strong, Stay at Home" amid the pandemic. 

The messages of more than 70 wrestlers were shared to encourage fans to stay inside.