Levan Saginashvili, also known as the Georgian Hulk, was born on September 15, 1988 in Georgia. He is the current arm wrestling world champion in the super heavyweight category (over 115 kg) for the right arm. Today, he is considered the strongest man in the world in arm wrestling. Levan is particularly renowned for his mastery of the top roll technique, although he has demonstrated the ability to use the press technique when necessary, such as during his match at East vs West 12 .
Table of contents
A career in arm-wrestling
He started by participating in arm wrestling competitions at the national level. After winning the WAF European and World Championships several times, he took part in the Zloty Tur in 2017 and won both his right and left arm. In an interview with Engin Terzi, Levan explains that it was from that moment on that he considered himself world number 1. In 2018, he participated in the Top 8 and also won all his matches. This is when most people start to see him as the number 1 potential.
However, he was not yet considered the undisputed world champion, as he had never competed against some American professional athletes such as Dave Chaffee, Devon Larratt and Michael Todd, who belonged to another organization called WAL.
In 2021, he faced Dave Chaffee and won a crushing 6-0 victory in a Top 8 event. However, it was not until 2022, at King of the Table 4, that Levan faced Devon Larratt. By winning this victory, he became the arm wrestling world champion in the eyes of the whole world. During this confrontation, Devon Larratt also bequeathed him the The Legacy Hammer, returning to the strongest man in the world in arm wrestling.
Since then, Levan has successfully defended his title against Ermes Gasparini at King of the Table 6 in 2023, as well as in the rematch against Devon Larratt at East vs West 12 in 2024.
As for his left arm, Levan has not competed for several years due to a wrist injury. However, he is considering a comeback in 2025, if his training goes well. His goal is to become the undisputed two-arm world champion.
Filmography
Aside from arm wrestling, Levan Saginashvili also has other talents. You should know that he starred in the film Tyler Rake 2 where he plays a Georgian soldier.
Leave a Comment