The Russian athlete, the captain of the Russian team, the world and European champion - Levin Artem Valerievich, nicknamed Leo, was born and raised in the provincial city of Prokopyevsk, Kemerovo region, married and has two sons: Oscar and Leo.
How Artem (Lev) Levin began his journey
At a young age, Artyom was engaged in basketball, but, having crossed the threshold of the martial arts hall, he changed his views - kickboxing and Muay Thai carried him headlong, boxing Artem Levin also did not pass by. He trained in his hometown. He participated in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai competitions.
The first and fateful fight in the professional ring took place in 2004.
The last fight, Artem Levin spent in the weight category 85 kg, and won the title ASV KV. The belt was disputed by Igor Bugaenko. Battle schedule: 5 rounds of 3 minutes. The fight was spectacular and intense. Artem periodically changed the stance, thereby preventing Igor from getting used to the distance. The fight lasted all 5 rounds. Artem kept Igor at a distance, processing various blows. Both athletes periodically dropped their hands, showing thereby that the speed and power of the opponent’s blow does not constitute any danger. This behavior of fighters captivates the public. Makes the fight dramatic when one of the rivals, having played, gets a crushing blow. The lion won the match and took the champion’s belt.
Artem Levin's Style
Kickboxing and Thai boxing have a lot in common, but more differences than similarities. In Muay Thai, the elbows, grabbing by the neck, grabbing the legs, twisting and many different punches are formidable and destructive weapons.
Artem has a high growth - 191 cm, thanks to this he seems to hang over his opponent. The main stance is right-handed. Despite this, it can easily change racks. One of the most commonly used punches can be considered a backfist, a knee kick in a jump, left-handed punches, and double-kicks. Artyom advises tall boxers to keep their opponents at a distance, constantly repeating jabs, deliver attacking attacks with their second hand, using superiority in the length of their hands. A short boxer, in jest, advises eating carrots. But seriously, it sets an example of Mike Tyson. He, not possessing high growth, laid in the ring of tall rivals, using a quick entrance to close combat.
Watching the champion’s master classes is really interesting. His easy manner of communication is conducive to companionship. He gives answers to questions that he himself once asked himself. Athletes who are at a low level of skill can not notice the subtleties that are visible to champions. Sharing precisely these moments, Artyom actually provides great assistance to young athletes, bringing them to a qualitatively new level. This is the purpose of the workshops.
In his free time, Artyom likes to play basketball and tennis. Always finds time to read. He studies the history of classic boxing. Continuous self-development is an important step towards success, the champion believes.
Career Artem Valerevich
Artyom Valerievich Levin is currently the vice president of the ASV KV League. The professional kickboxing league is “tailored” to the development of quality promotion in Russia.
In modern sports, the main role in the development of a fighter is played by the manager and quality promotion. An unrivaled promoter of all time is Don King. During his career, he organized about 500 champion fights. To conduct fights in America - the highest level of promotion. For this you need to do a lot of work. The champion ambitions of Artem Levin will undoubtedly help to achieve great results on international platforms.
The position of vice president provides an opportunity to participate in a serious business process, and at the same time conduct a great public work.
Now Artem Valerevich participates in conferences, meets with prominent public figures, with sports stars.
All this does not mean that Artem will leave the ring as a fighter. Leo says he is from Muay Thai and cannot feel himself without the sound of a gong. The experience and the equipment developed over the years makes us go to new victories and delight lovers of Thai boxing.
What role do people like Artem play in the life of the country
With the advent of young and active people at the helm on modern Russian platforms for the development of sports and the promotion of young fighters, you can be sure that the direction will be right. Sports in Russia will reach a new level.