Top 10 Arm Wrestlers In The World In 2025
Below is a list of the world's top arm wrestlers who are popular for their skill, strength, and winning performances in prestigious championships.
10. Vitaly Laletin
Nationality: Russian
Age: 35 in 2024
Weight: 137 kg (302 lbs)
Height: 6'8" (2.04 m)
The giant amongst other Russian arm wrestlers is also known for his great and competitive performances at events such as King of the Table 5 and AMC Arm Wrestling Tournament. A part of 2018 Top 8 arm wrestling champions, this man is still in rank and file with the best men.
9. Levan Saginashvili
Also known as the "Georgian Hulk"
Nationality: Georgia
Age: 35(as of 2024)
Weight: 178kg (392lbs)
Height: 6'3" (1.92 m)
A six-time European and 2023 World Champion, Levan Saginashvili has dominated arm wrestling, earning accolades like the World Cup (2017) and Top 8 (2019).
8. Alexey Voyevoda
Nationality: Russian
Age: 43 (as of 2024)
Weight: 120 kg (265 lbs)
Height: 6'5" (1.95 m)
Alexey Voyevoda is a 10-time World Champion and featured in the documentary Pulling John.
7. Dave Chafee
Nickname: "Easy Money"
Nationality: American
Age: 47 (as of 2024)
Weight: 124.85 kg (275 lbs)
Height: 6'2" (1.88 m)
Known for his hardness, Dave Chafee has won titles such as the WAL Northern Regionals (2016) and Southern Regionals (2015), fighting through multiple injures.
6. Andriy Pushkar
Nationality: Ukrainian
Life Span: 6 August 1985–14 November 2018
Weight: 125 kg (276 lbs)
Height: 6'4" (1.92 m)
A legendary figure in arm wrestling, Andriy Pushkar was a multiple-time world and European champion. His legacy lives on despite his untimely passing in 2018.
5. Travis Bagent
Nationality: American
Age: 48 (as of 2024)
Weight: 102.1 kg (225 lbs)
Height: 6'3" (1.92 m)
Recognized as the best left-handed arm wrestler, Travis Bagent boasts 17 World Championship titles and has inspired many as a trainer and announcer.
4. Devon Larratt
Nationality: Canadian
Age: 49 (as of 2024)
Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs)
Height: 6'5" (1.95 m)
Former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Devon Larratt is a ranked top North American arm wrestler and winner of titles such as Arm Wars Super Series (2008) and AWL (2016).
3. Cleve Dean
Nationality: American
Birth Date: 15 December 1953
Death Date: 10 May 2011
Weight: 210 kg (463 lbs)
Height: 6'7" (2.01 m)
Dominating the sport in the 1980s, Cleve Dean was a 10-time World Champion, known for his immense strength and influence on arm wrestling.
2. Denis Cyplenkov
Nationality: Ukrainian
Age: 42 (as of 2024)
Weight: 144 kg
Height: 6'1" (1.86 m)
Multi-time Zloty Tur champion, Denis Cyplenkov is celebrated for his unmatched power and endurance, making him one of the sport's all-time greats.
1. John Brzenk
Nationality: American
Age: 60 (in 2024)
Weight: 104 kg (229 lbs)
Height: 5'11" (1.81 m)
He has won titles such as the ABC Wide World of Sports Championship in 1982 and Harley Pull Titles, among others. He is known for his strategic skill and holds the Guinness World Record for his arm-wrestling achievements.
