Ermes Gasparini's Next Supermatch: Who Will He Face?
Ermes Gasparini recently dropped some hints about his next big supermatch during Engin Terzi’s podcast. Set to take place in January 2024, this match has the arm wrestling community buzzing with excitement.
Ermes mentioned a few potential opponents, including a possible rematch with Michael Todd and a showdown with the winner of the Sergey Kalinichenko vs. Georgi Tsvetkov match at the upcoming King of the Table event. Let’s break down these options and what they mean for Ermes and his fans.
A Rematch with Michael Todd?
 One of the most exciting possibilities is a rematch between Ermes Gasparini and Michael Todd. Their last encounter was back in March 2017 in Italy, where Todd beat Ermes in a hard-fought battle, using his famous King’s Move to outlast him. At that time, Ermes was a lighter, less experienced competitor, while Todd was in peak form with incredible endurance and strength.
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Fast forward to today, and Ermes has gained more weight, experience, and confidence, making him a completely different challenge for Todd. Ermes even mentioned on the podcast that Todd is in the “best shape of his life” right now. A rematch between them would be an exciting clash, showcasing just how far both have come since their last match. Could Ermes’ newfound strength and experience be enough to counter Todd’s tricky King’s Move? Fans are eager to find out.
Michael Todd vs. Genadi Kvikvinia: What’s Next?
 Before any rematch can happen, Michael Todd has a big challenge ahead of him in the form of Genadi Kvikvinia. In the podcast, Ermes predicted that Todd is in better shape and sees the match as a “50-50” battle. However, Ermes’ predictions are sometimes off. This year, Genadi has a better track record and already has a win over Todd, which makes many fans believe he might come out on top again.
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If Todd manages to beat Genadi, it could set the stage for an exciting rematch with Ermes. But if Genadi wins, Ermes might need to look elsewhere for his next big challenge. Either way, the outcome of Todd vs. Genadi is crucial for shaping what’s next for Ermes.
“1% Chance”
 During the podcast, Engin Terzi had some fun roasting Ermes about his chances against Michael Todd. Engin joked that Todd could end up beating both Genadi and Ermes by January. Ermes responded confidently, initially giving Todd just a 5% chance of winning. But then, he quickly corrected himself, recalling the last time he gave someone a 1% chance—Devon Larratt.
In that match, Ermes ended up losing his world title to Devon, who dominated him by taking his wrist and controlling the entire fight.
In typical Italian fashion, Ermes upped Todd’s chances back to 5% to avoid bad luck. It’s these little superstitions and moments of banter that make the arm wrestling community so fun and engaging.
Could Sergey Kalinichenko or Georgi Tsvetkov Be Next?
 Ermes also mentioned another exciting possibility: facing the winner of the Sergey Kalinichenko vs. Georgi Tsvetkov match at the upcoming King of the Table event. Both Sergey and Georgi are known for their incredible strength and endurance, along with the ability to control their opponent’s wrist. Sergey, for instance, is known for his solid wrist control and long-lasting power, which could be a tough challenge for Ermes.
On the other hand, Georgi has recently had some big wins, making him another serious contender.
If either of these two wins, they could give Ermes a different kind of battle—one that tests not only his power but also his endurance and technique. It would be fascinating to see how Ermes adapts to these different styles.
The Fans Want a High-Profile Battle
Engin Terzi concluded that, for the fans, a match against the winner of Todd vs. Genadi would bring more excitement and hype than anything else. Todd and Genadi are both well-respected names in arm wrestling, and either would be a big draw for a match with Ermes. Whether it’s Todd seeking redemption, Genadi looking to continue his dominance, or a new face like Sergey or Georgi stepping up, it’s clear that January will be a must-watch month for arm wrestling fans.
The only question left is: Who will Ermes Gasparini face next? As the clock ticks down to January, fans can only speculate and hope for an epic showdown, whoever the Gladiator meets on the table.
