Artem Levin facts for kids
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| Born | Артё́м Вале́рьевич Ле́вин December 8, 1986 Prokopyevsk, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Native name | Артём Левин |
| Other names | The Lion |
| Nationality | Russian  |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 84.8 kg (187 lb; 13.35 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Team | Kuzbass Muay Thai |
| Trainer | Vitaly Miller |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 64 |
| Wins | 55 |
| By knockout | 35 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
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last updated on: March 27, 2019
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Artem Valeryevich Levin (Russian: Артё́м Вале́рьевич Ле́вин), born on December 8, 1986, is a Russian kickboxer. He is also known as Artem "The Lion" Levin. He is famous for his skills in Muay Thai, a type of martial arts. Artem fought out of Prokopyevsk, Russia.
He used to be the champion in the Middleweight division for Glory. He also held the It's Showtime 77 MAX championship. From 2014 to 2022, he was considered one of the top middleweight fighters. At one point, he was even ranked number one!
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Artem's Fighting Journey
Starting Out
Artem Levin was the captain of the Russian National Muaythai Team. He also became the leader of the Athletes Commission at IFMA in 2012.
In 2010, after the SportAccord Combat Games, Levin moved to a heavier weight class called light heavyweight.
He had a much-awaited fight with Simon Marcus in March 2013. This fight was for the first Lion Fight Light Heavyweight Championship. Simon Marcus won the fight.
Fighting in Glory
Artem then moved to the 85 kg (187 lb) weight class. He won a tough fight against Sahak Parparyan in April 2013.
In September 2013, he joined a four-man tournament at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament. He easily beat Jason Wilnis in the semi-finals. However, he lost to Joe Schilling in the final. The fight was very close and went to an extra round. Schilling won after a controversial knockdown.
Becoming a Glory Champion
Artem Levin won the Glory 17: Los Angeles - Last Man Standing middleweight tournament in June 2014. This made him the first-ever Glory Middleweight Champion.
He beat Alex Pereira and Filip Verlinden to reach the final. There, he had a rematch with Joe Schilling. Artem knocked Schilling down with a spinning backfist. Even though he lost a point for holding too much, Artem won the fight.
His first time defending his title was against Simon Marcus at Glory 21: San Diego. The fight ended in a draw, meaning no one won. Artem kept his title.
Later, Artem fought Daniel Alexandru for another title, the WKN World Cruiserweight Muay Thai title. He won this fight by knocking out Alexandru in the second round.
Losing the Title in a Controversial Fight
Artem's second title defense in Glory was another rematch with Simon Marcus in February 2016. This fight was very controversial. The referee took points away from Artem for holding too much. Artem felt this was unfair and left the ring during the third round. Many people thought the referee's actions were a big mistake. After this fight, Artem decided to leave Glory.
Later Career
After leaving Glory, Artem Levin won a fight against Ali El Ameri in October 2016. Then, he took a two-year break from fighting.
He returned in April 2018 to fight Igor Bugaenko for the ACB KB Middleweight Title. Artem won this fight. He later became the vice president of ACB kickboxing.
In his next two fights, Artem won against David Mirkovsky and Zhou Wei.
Artem's Championships
Artem Levin has won many titles in his career, both as a professional and as an amateur fighter.
Professional Titles
- Absolute Championship Berkut
- 2018 ACB KB Middleweight Champion
- World Kickboxing Network
- 2015 WKN World Cruiserweight (-88.5 kg) Muay Thai Champion
- Glory
- Glory Middleweight (-85 kg/187.4 lb) Championship (one time; first; one defense)
- 2014 Glory Middleweight (-85 kg/187.4 lb) Last Man Standing Tournament Champion
- 2013 Glory Middleweight (-85 kg/187.4 lb) World Championship Tournament Runner-up
- WBC Muaythai
- 2011 World Boxing Council Muaythai World Light heavyweight (175 lbs/79.379 kg) champion (1 def.)
- It's Showtime
- 2010 It's Showtime 77 MAX World Champion (1 def.)
- The Contender Asia
- 2008 The Contender Asia Season 2 Russian qualifying tournament champion
- Battle of Champions
- 2008 Battle of Champions tournament World Champion
- World Muaythai Council
- 2007 WMC Intercontinental title at 76 kg
- 2007 WMC EMF European title at 76 kg
Amateur Titles
- 2015 IFMA Russian Muaythai Champion (86 kg)
- 2015 IFMA Best Athlete of the Year
- 2014 IFMA Russian Muaythai Champion (86 kg)
- 2013 SportAccord World Combat Games Muaythai champion (81 kg)
- 2013 IFMA Russian Muaythai Champion (81 kg)
- 2012 IFMA World Muaythai champion (81 kg)
- 2012 IFMA European Muaythai champion (81 kg)
- 2011 IFMA European Muaythai champion (81 kg)
- 2010 SportAccord World Combat Games Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2010 IFMA European Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2009 IFMA European Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2008 Busan TAFISA World Games IFMA Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2007 IFMA World Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2006 IFMA World Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2006 WMF World Muaythai champion (75 kg)
- 2005 WMF World Muaythai champion (67 kg)
- 2004 IFMA European Muaythai champion (67 kg)
- 2003–2011 IFMA Russian Muaythai Champion
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Gold medal
See also
- List of K-1 events
- List of It's Showtime champions
- List of male kickboxers
