The Best Armwrestler in the West! Devon Larratt

In this episode Devon Larratt with Mark Boyd and Paul Sullivan, Devon takes us back to
his childhood when he first began arm wrestling at home, to his successful career in the
military then all the way to arm wrestling and discusses content creating for the sport
and how it's beneficial to both athletes and fans.
@markboydstrong
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[@aceuni-rider6921]

We need Two One Se7en to do the professional filming of King of the Table 4

[@l4dengun186]

That or Kirsten Prodigy. 217 does some badass editing but Prodigy’s entire live production was 🔥

[@brandonburgess4804]

Great idea!!!!

[@MrBrainJunkie]

People who think that Devon is scared should see the excitement in his eyes when he talks about the match

[@danecowan3062]

The frikkin guy was part of a special unit task force. He’s seen shit you really don’t want to even think about. Anyone who thinks an arm wrestling match scares this man is clearly children.

[@JamesWilson-er6mr]

@@sapthebee6342 he chewed the same dirt american troops did in afghanistan and elsewhere make no mistake canadian special forces are a force to be reckoned with and the fight with thor was a boxing match which he had what a month to train for with no previous boxing training i think he did pretty good especially where most men wouldn't have the nut sack to step in the ring against thor.

[@nebulouscalamity6338]

@@sapthebee6342 how's your mother?

[@levansaginashviliskidney8726]

@@sapthebee6342 Hey Murray, I get you don't like him, me neither. But doing 7 tours in Afghanistan is no joke

[@ambiguousgh0243]

@@sapthebee6342 that was boxing, not fighting, against one of the biggest, strongest humans on the entire planet

[@MattRhodesSport]

Loved it

[@davidtomes2298]

Love ya Devon! Nice interview.

[@Stizzy_BK]

Could've watched hours of this, really enjoyed it very good interview. Looking forward to Levans next🔥HUGE thank you to you guys & CoreSports for everything you've done & continue to do for the sport of Armwrestling, keep it up 💪 Liked & Subscribed.

[@greeneyeddevil1]

This was a really nice interview, you guys did a very good job on this.

[@milostanasic3870]

Loved this podcast! Inspiring!

[@montymatthew1784]

Levan needs to lighten up....literally and figuratively !

[@marcinspace]

Hoping for Devon to take the win. Just needs that 1 stop;) Thanks for the video, great interview.

[@rafikono7007]

Great interview

[@WilliamAstromAW]

Devon’s point about the weight is so important, 10 pounds for a person who trains their entire body might be the equivalent to 1 pound on a person who only armwrestles. The only “weight” that’s gonna matter is between fingertip to shoulder.

[@neoexodeath]

I don't know about that. Arm wrestling requires the entire body - legs, shoulders, back, etc. The more body mass someone has, the more force they can apply to their arm. It is why Levan was good before when he wasn't so big, but not unbeatable like he is now at 400+ lbs. All of that extra weight makes a huge difference.

[@WilliamAstromAW]

@@neoexodeath Yes but Levan trains his whole body. And the mass on your legs is in no way gonna increase how much weight you can transfer trough your hand and arm

[@neoexodeath]

I think the point being is that 1 lb of weight gained on a person's arm is not the same as 10 lbs gained as overall body weight as you mentioned in your original post. Arm wrestling incorporates a lot of pulling and dragging. Someone with a lot body weight will be much more difficult to pulled or dragged by someone of lesser weight. Also, legs are used quite a bit in traditional arm wrestling - especially when pushing off of the table legs or even pushing in the ground to create drag. I think the only form of arm wrestling where legs and body weight is not so important is when it is done sitting down or laying on the ground.

[@WilliamAstromAW]

@@neoexodeath My point is that since Devon ONLY trains his right arm, all of his weight gain is “worth” more than a person who trains their entire body, unless it’s just fat of course. And yes the legs are used but you can have the weakest legs and you’ll still be able to push more with them than your wrist can handle, same with stuff like the core, it’s used but it’s never going to be what the limiting factor is in you winning or losing. I don’t think anyone has ever left the table and thought “damn i gotta get my legs stronger”, now of course adding weight gives you stability, but it also comes with drawbacks in the ability to get really close to your hand

[@AdibFares11]

Nice

[@PG_FISHING]

Devon articulates himself really well.

[@devoncyplenkov7746]

Awesome

[@sk8orliveashittylife]

Devon is a stud

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

I seen 2 2 faced interviews one with Devon and one with levan besides that Devon did it all many mnay tournaments Canadian special forces the guys crazy. Nothing surprises me when Larry first start going to Dubai those guys litterally where trying to get him injured doing these insane lifts you could clearly see the crap if you can sense that stuff. Blows my mind. Shame on people for trying to escalate the anger and violence on these matches. It's 2022 this world is sad.

[@White.W0lfz]

🐺 🐺 🐺 Great interview gentlemen! Liked and subscribed! Looking forward to more of your interviews!

[@bradbutler]

agreed 🐺 💯

[@greeneyeddevil1]

I just have to say, this is the most articulate promoter of the sport ever bar noe no explains it better than Devon

[@danecowan3062]

There’s the man!

[@armwrestling1994]

Devon Devon Devon

[@shable1436]

When he gets too old to pull and he is ambassador is when he will focus all his time to make sport bigger. Probably be the next massive promotion be named after him in honor like brzenk

[@xxxSpeeDxDemoNxxx]

I'm really looking forward to see either a frozen, paused or reset stream! 😕

[@JussiAleksi]

King Devon 💥

[@reddchan]

Way too strong 💪🏼🗡

[@jtcrocker6716]

Great Interview, thank you!! Devon you are an incredible athlete and inspiration for many! Keep climbing, zero limits!!!

[@jtcrocker6716]

John was, Devon is...

[@l4dengun186]

I love the title guys 😂. I knew the comment section would be lit up!

[@davidtomes2298]

Subscribed...

[@White.W0lfz]

Yeah me too... these guys asked some really good questions... great team!

[@plasticity1000]

Devon's take on the many facets and kinds of strength, be it physical, mental, emotional or spiritual was interesting. The more layers and sources of strength you can tap from , and coordinate them, the more you can focus and discover the operational steps necessary to make that ultimate vision a reality. The goal or problem contains it's own solution, 'how to' manual for realization or resolution. You just need to follow the yellow brick road.

[@chelseapoet3664]

I kinda wish I'd taken arm wrestling further. The only person who ever best me (apart from my dad before I hit 14) on either arm was my brother, on the right (my weaker side) - and he only beat me that one time. I'm a big guy and I obviously had some technique. I would pull anybody anywhere, but I never entered any competitions other that at college. I'm 57 now. Maybe there's a veteran's league, I'm gonna check it out. But I'll need some training, it's been quite a few years!

[@andreaskyriakopoulos2976]

Love Devon , but last time I remember the best armwrestler of all time was John Brzenk .

[@craigbeardcustomblades]

You saved me some typing!

[@rahmanzulkifli4063]

Has it changed?

[@coachaaj]

There's a difference between goat and best of all time, no one influenced the sport more than Devon period.

[@rahmanzulkifli4063]

@@coachaaj true..greatest of all time surely goes to john..

[@bradbutler]

do we have to every time? opinions are people's opinions

[@FlowithdaGo]

42:35 Mindset for setbacks

[@eutiger4789]

best of all time is john brzenk

[@martymiller6565]

I think it might be MMT 17.0

[@vladimir5703]

@@martymiller6565 hahahahaha

[@masterpaine9161]

Brzenk

[@jrhawk]

More devon

[@danecowan3062]

Not many people agree with pushing kids these days but They will never know what they are capable of if we hold them back. Humans are capable of amazing things, but they don’t just happen. We need to push ourselves to accomplish them.

[@MaxxGains]

Awesome interview 👍💪🎃 #NoLimits

[@DBDSTEVEN]

Could u so time stamps next time

[@Dexteran]

"He did not get under my skin" ... " Yeah i kinda gave up trying to get a fair start" oO

[@andysummers2936]

Great podcast, but cut out all the adverts! Would be most appreciated 👍

[@TheStrongCastOfficial]

Just realised this feature was manageable , I've cut the mid-rolls down and will do the same for the future podcasts! Thanks Andy.

[@jtboss8139]

I still think he needs more 300-400 lb actual champion armwreslers. He is doing solid heavy volume, but he isn't facing anyone even close to Levan. He needs someone like Dave Chaffee to see if he has the strength he thinks he Needs. I do love the fact he is saying Levan needs to be bigger cause he wants him huge to have him gas out. Lol. Great mind games

[@TheStrongCastOfficial]

The GOAT is John Breznk 💪🏻

[@viktor2694]

Brzenk not Breznk

[@thebrassmonkey100]

@@viktor2694 im sure they already nkow...lol

[@glencrosse8826]

Hey Devon, if Levan wants to fight, bring your hammer! 😄

[@carlosjoaquim3555]

The king of arms!!! #wesayfuckthehaters

[@montymatthew1784]

Devon is both taller and heavier than freakin Lou Ferrigno in 75 Pumping Iron

[@hyenalaughingmatter8103]

Dave Chaffee is the best AW in the West 100%

[@hyenalaughingmatter8103]

@Lane Thurnau He is tho.

[@kostasfotis8352]

Chaffee lost to MMT and Larratt, what are you smoking bro?

[@MobaCry]

I don't know why people keep talking about armwrestling in the Olympics... Personally I don't care for it to become an Olympic sport just like I don't watch Olympic boxe... I would rather have somebody organize the armwrestling World Cup.... That would be amazing.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

comments don't know the secrets of a title is to make u comment more..mention names who u think is the best and so on.. simple tactic.

[@xxxSpeeDxDemoNxxx]

It would be so great if it was a real armwrestling match without autostrap

[@shable1436]

I remember when you could hire this man to come give you lessons, 😂 those days are over

[@anenthusiastic7853]

I dont see Jhon

[@michaeljones5615]

the "what got you into armwrestling" question has been done to death. my advice , focus solely on what hasn't been asked, and Levan.

[@TheStrongCastOfficial]

For current armwrestling fans yes but our aim is to bring versatility to the channel for fans from different sports to understand these spectacular athletes backgrounds . Growth comes in forms of repetition, we aim to bring all athletes stories from all backgrounds.

[@michaeljones5615]

@@TheStrongCastOfficial maybe you could time code it so the people that have heard everything from the first half of the interview have the option of skipping

[@ToddOleg]

John. Brzenk.

[@shable1436]

He forgot to translate his weight to kilo for you heh

[@gapininja]

Deovon on a steady diet of trenbaloni sandwiches making the most gains at 47 hahah

[@natev1956]

No doubt Devons a force to be reckoned with, way too strong..lol..hes got it all personality, showmanship could've easily been WWE actor, my fellow Canadian but little nervous June 25th. Levan is a damm Silverback. Also regarding his comments about killing Devon for calling him a 415lb pussy...lol....please Levan had it coming to an extent..he was kind of being stupid about the contract and Levans a jokster, facetious, likes to make people laugh, dark sense of humor don't take him too seriously. I hope you both have a good laugh together after and walk on the beach. I hate to see you two at odds. You both mean so much to arm wrestling. I mean we need it for hype but in the end let's hope there's nothing but love and mutual respect.❤️ Devons a scientific mastermind at the table of pure power. So experienced. He's got this. Hope you read this bud. Great interview/insights. I like how he ended it with a quote from Jesus, "Do unto to others as you'd have done to you."

[@LeahRobb]

That quote from the bible at the end seemed to come out of his mouth by accident. Not something Devon lives by - unless he enjoys being trash talked about. Worth living by though.

[@hunterknight94]

Big Devon fan but, best of all time??

[@hunterknight94]

@@sapthebee6342 I think we all know where you stand on the issue sap...

[@masonwatson8983]

Best? Probably. The strongest? Far from it. The highest ranked? No. The best is subjective and can mean a lot

[@hunterknight94]

@@masonwatson8983 No. Your favorite is subjective, the best is not in this case.

[@Jmldnd1]

@@sapthebee6342 Look is like this John Brzenk is the Greatest of all time and Devon Larratt is the Best of all time

[@joefries365]

Strongest arm wrestler : Levan Best arm wrestler : Devon Greatest arm wrestler : John

[@unhuman1533]

pancake isn’t enough 😜 Levan-devon 6-0 demolition by Levan

[@flowerofash4439]

41:13 moist critikal moment xD

[@BarryLMH]

Where are levan fanboys comments here

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

wish there was a new interview where he doesn't answer the same questions that I've heard 100 times for hours 😅

[@TheStrongCastOfficial]

Please tell us the questions you'd love to hear! When Devon is in Dubai we will be sure to have him on again 💪🏻

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

@@TheStrongCastOfficial I'd have to write out a list! Just something fun that leads to new stories lol

[@TheStrongCastOfficial]

@@armwrestlingfan6804 [e-mail]

[@jrhawk]

Ref grip is like government overreach. We may need Ottawa truckers to abolish:)

[@GregoryPunzo]

I think you're getting downvotes with that title 😅

[@1283907]

Levan had no idea what is coming for him

[@14lamnc1]

You're right he really didn't, he didn't think it was going to be that easy beating Devon.

[@Ariskot007]

Well, the olympic recognition wouldn't go well with pancake diet. Which is not necessarily a bad thing.

[@Jonse70]

It would change some things, but the PED's are already on every Olympic podium, unfortunately.

[@JhubeiFC]

Brzenk and its not even close. Not gonna watch beyond the ad

[@MampusKauLemak]

35:50 you have to be careful of people who like to talk a big game but cant back it up. Strong Cast you give the title wrong : Supposedly "Devon Laratt (The Best Trashtalker Armwrestler of All Time) even surpass Travis Bagent.

[@MampusKauLemak]

Thats it 6-0 Levan Win

[@hadishishtar1528]

What he learned from losing to Denis is to never train his lefty for two years🤣😂🤣😂

[@jayclean5653]

John is the GOAT. Devons not top 5 all time. In fact he's probably closer to 10th than he is 5th.

[@jayclean5653]

Not to take away from Devon, but he just doesn't have the accomplishments to match up with a lot of the other legends of the sport.

[@1283907]

When he talk about referee having too much power. It is actually relates to politics. The north American enjoys their freedom and less power in goverment hand. While eastern European is used to goverment having more power, they won't know what to do when too much freedom is given.

[@robertcrane1128]

Doesn't matter. Devon will lose

[@bannyglovver5708]

Devon is not the best of all time no way in hell, John got that and devon being confident and all still knows this

[@radoslavstoev4550]

Great armwrestler - yes, most popular armwrestler - yes, but far far from the best. Zoloev, Babaev, Engin, Brzenk, Pushkar, Prudnik, Zokh(left), Cvetan Gashevski - those are the guys that are in that conversation. Too bad that people are biased and are far from objective.

[@michaelseacer]

@@sapthebee6342 Finally someone who talks non-sense. 🤡

[@gerardt3284]

If Devon wins this he would definitely deserve a place in that list. Some wins are disproportionately way more important than others

[@zillizox]

You are ridiculous!!!🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jayclean5653]

@@michaelseacer He's right. Those guys are all better than he is all time. He's 100% more popular than them and has had a higher peak than most, but he's not greater than any of them imo.

[@jayclean5653]

I'm in 100% agreement.

[@youtubecensoringcomments7427]

Saggy eyes... what is he consuming??

[@bigmike913]

Bro quit lying about your granny 🤣

[@d.p.w62]

Hey are y'all Bull Shitting ,Devon is OK but not the greatest. THE MAN IS THE BEST OF THE BEST IS JOHN BRESENK HE IS THE GREATEST ARMWRESTLERS.

[@awakenedanarchism4202]

exactly

[@neoexodeath]

They gotta hype Devon up for his match with Levan. It is a money making scheme, see?

[@abhivanditverma1224]

See dres a difference.... They specifically went with the best arm wrestler.. If you just look at the arm wrestling specific victories and titles, it's John.but if you look at the overall impact on armwrestling, argument can be made its devon. John brought armwrestlers to the sport, people got encouraged to take arm wrestling seriously, while devon was responsible for brining more casual fans to the sport. Who just want to watch the sport and enjoy.

[@neoexodeath]

The thing is that unless you specifically are looking for arm wrestling videos, it is highly unlikely that youtube will recommend a Devon video to you. Most of the people following the sport were already aware of the sport in one way or another. If people want to label someone as the best arm wrestler because of the amount of awareness that they bring to the sport, then I would say Larry Wheels would be that person. The guy has an incredible following before arm wrestling and introduced his audience to the sport.

[@awakenedanarchism4202]

@@neoexodeath bullseye

[@trainerswash9904]

Oh lol. That arm ain't pretty anymore.

[@marsuini]

Very irresponsible to disrespect your opponents culture...absolute rubbish

[@Cenacles]

Not if your culture is ridiculous. Some cultures it's okay to stone gay people. You think it makes sense to literally kill someone for calling you a pu$$y? Disgusting culture.

[@TheNitinvats]

Over the time I feel Devon talks too much! He’s becoming a boring preacher and now it’s no fun listening to him👎🏾