One of the most anticipated matches of the East vs West 14 pitted John Brzenk against Leonidas Arkona. Would the legendary “GOAT” of arm wrestling once again push the limits of the sport by facing an opponent 35 years his junior? Brzenk could in any case count on the support of his audience, the event taking place for the first time in the United States.
Although John stressed in the pre-match interview that he took his opponent very seriously and had prepared accordingly, Leonidas Arkona's impressive size and recent victories left legitimate doubt.
However, at match time, when John took the stage, an audience has never welcomed its champion with such fervor and hope. As he later confided, it was thanks to this unwavering support that John achieved the incredible feat of winning his match by dominating the first three rounds consecutively, despite the determination and power of his opponent.
To achieve this feat, John had to draw on his entire technical arsenal, notably using the "flop press", a technique that he did not plan to use but which allowed him to triumph at three times. He also admitted that this match had left some after-effects and that it would probably take him several months to recover.
Faced with this extraordinary performance, the assembly was exultant, celebrating the fact that at 60 years old, John Brzenk, “The Perfect Storm”, had once again responded, defying the odds and delighting his fans . A feat which further strengthens his legend and establishes his status as the best armwrestlers of all time.
Final score: 3-0 for John Brzenk!
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