Davit Samushia vs Jānis Amoliņš Prediction: EVW 27
Jānis "Jedi" Amoliņš (Latvia), co-host of Voice of Armwrestling, faces former champion Davit Samushia (Georgia) with the right arm at 85 kg at East vs West 27 in Budapest.
Tale of the tape
| Davit Samushia | Jānis Amoliņš | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Georgia | Latvia |
| EVW and KOTT record | 10-3 | 2-1 |
| Rank | #2 WW right, former champion | #10 WW right, #6 LW right |
| Last match | Lost the title to Telyatnik 0-4 (EVW 23) | Beat Craig Tullier 3-0 (EVW 24) |
Samushia's case
Samushia held the right-arm 85 kg title from EVW 4 (August 2022) until EVW 23 (April 2026), and his 11 title matches are the most of anyone in EVW and KOTT. Inside, in a hook, he is as good as anyone at this weight: most opponents end up having to toproll him. This is his first match since he lost the belt to Oleksandr Telyatnik.
Jedi's case
Jedi beat Craig Tullier 3-0 at EVW 24 (Samushia beat Tullier 3-0 too, at EVW 6) and is ranked in two weight classes. His plan is to stay outside, keep his wrist, take Samushia's hand and finish with a press. He gives away a lot of weight: Jedi walks around at about 80 kg, Samushia at about 91-92 kg on fight day. A win over a former champion would put him in the 85 kg title picture.
Our pick
Jedi is in this match, so we don't pick it. Jedi: "Plan is to win." Coach Ray: "I hope Jānis wins," but he calls it an incredibly tough match.
Jedi's first thoughts
Full disclosure: Jānis is one of the two people behind Voice of Armwrestling.