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Post by John Milne on Jul 10, 2011 12:10:16 GMT -5
Devon is know where even close in strenght as the Big Russian Dennis that Michael beat. This made me laugh. Do you even watch or follow armwrestling? Or do you just make crazy statements.
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Post by John Milne on Jul 10, 2011 12:11:03 GMT -5
After seeing how big Michael Todd is at the Arkansas states, I'm with Opitz on this one. 6-0 MT. Did he say his weight Kirk?
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jul 10, 2011 12:45:20 GMT -5
I doubt after 20 years of pulling he learned some new fandangle technique or that the extra weight will make aw strength.
Logan is right... He did say he was in great shape against voevoda and was like 270.... I think some people hit a genetic limiting cap.... His wrist and hand will always be up for the taking on the a list, and once the arm lock situation is addressed there are little other options
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Post by Michael Todd on Jul 10, 2011 13:12:26 GMT -5
John, I weighed 287 yesterday & I might make it to 290, but that will be it. As I do appreciate everyone's opinion, in my current form NO ONE will beat me EASY!!! AS for my match with Voevoda I did feel that I was very strong, but I'm a different kind of strong now. After the injury to my left arm, it forced me to change the way I pull & I feel that I'm very well prepared for this match & I firmly believe that I will come out on top. I have a lot of respect for Devon & I hope that he is in his best form b/c the MONSTER is COMING!!!!
Take Care & See You Soon MR. LARRATT!!!
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jul 10, 2011 13:15:49 GMT -5
Best of luck mike, glad you are feeling healthy and confident
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Post by Eli Maynard on Jul 10, 2011 13:20:11 GMT -5
I doubt after 20 years of pulling he learned some new fandangle technique or that the extra weight will make aw strength. Logan is right... He did say he was in great shape against voevoda and was like 270.... I think some people hit a genetic limiting cap.... His wrist and hand will always be up for the taking on the a list, and once the arm lock situation is addressed there are little other options Perhaps technique was a poor choice of words. I don't believe his hand and wrist are as susceptible as in the past. And there is no way this match stays out of a strap, neither guy is gonna hold on to the other's hand. Hand control in the strap will be negated if Michael gets his shoulder behind it. I understand that is a big if, but Devon is slow on the go and so is Michael. But if there is a top guy that it appears Michael could beat on the go it is Devon. But we can agree to disagree:). That is why armwrestling is done on the table and not on a message board. And I will admit that Michael is my friend and I am a fan, so I am hugely bias. Go Michael!
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Post by C J Whitfield on Jul 10, 2011 13:59:16 GMT -5
After hearing michael talk about the match at arkansas yesterday, I have to go with mike. He's too confident and driven for me not to pick him to win. 4-2 mike.
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Post by John Milne on Jul 10, 2011 14:03:28 GMT -5
John, I weighed 287 yesterday & I might make it to 290, but that will be it. As I do appreciate everyone's opinion, in my current form NO ONE will beat me EASY!!! AS for my match with Voevoda I did feel that I was very strong, but I'm a different kind of strong now. After the injury to my left arm, it forced me to change the way I pull & I feel that I'm very well prepared for this match & I firmly believe that I will come out on top. I have a lot of respect for Devon & I hope that he is in his best form b/c the MONSTER is COMING!!!! Take Care & See You Soon MR. LARRATT!!! That's awesome Mike. I'm glad you chose to comment, I know you usually stay away from this stuff. It's going to be good to see you again.
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Post by Rick Laton on Jul 10, 2011 16:42:41 GMT -5
I'm gonna go 3-3 or 4-2 Michael. "When and if" Michael wins a match that is not on fouls, it is OVER!! I don't care how much endurance Devon has, it is OVER!! Michael's shoulder versus Devon's arm is a no brainer. Michael does have incredible endurance but it is his positioning that seals the deal. He will hold you until you let up a little and then fly in with the shoulder "Wooo" and it's OVER!! It's gonna be a WAR. Good luck guys.
Michael, stay out of that broken arm position. You don't need it !!
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jul 10, 2011 17:00:38 GMT -5
I'm gonna go 3-3 or 4-2 Michael. "When and if" Michael wins a match that is not on fouls, it is OVER!! I don't care how much endurance Devon has, it is OVER!! Michael's shoulder versus Devon's arm is a no brainer. Michael does have incredible endurance but it is his positioning that seals the deal. He will hold you until you let up a little and then fly in with the shoulder "Wooo" and it's OVER!! It's gonna be a WAR. Good luck guys. Michael, stay out of that broken arm position. You don't need it !! Tv Wow, ummm no disrespect but let's be REAL for a second... Are you telling me mike has a stronger press than Dave Randall .... I am not hearing that at all. Dave lost the whole match in the first 5 seconds because he annihilates everyone in a second when he hits the sweet spot and he did, but felt the wall .... Truth is I can't be made to believe his press is as effective as saves and Devonshire arm was strong there.... Sooooo
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jul 10, 2011 17:04:29 GMT -5
Haha.... Sorry that post is jacked because my phone decides what it thinks I want to say.... Let's try again"smart my a$$ phone".... Daves press houses mikes.... Daves big ace was useless.... Hence...... Fill in the blanks and go cookoo for cocoa puffs
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Post by Scott Wright on Jul 10, 2011 18:44:51 GMT -5
Rob, I was thinking that same thing. If Devon can stop Dave R. and pull him back, then he can pull anyone back from that position. Come on people, 6-0 Todd? You do know That as of late Devon has beat Dave R., John B., Tim B., Ron B., Richard L., Travis B. . Let me ask this...does anyone feel that Denis C. would beat Devon right now? Todd beat him once and Denis won the next 2. And Devons endurance is going to be the closest thing Mike has seen to his own. I'm not saying it won't be a great match, but Mike 6-0, I seriously doubt that.
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Post by Travis Bagent on Jul 10, 2011 20:40:57 GMT -5
Love the post Rick, I do think that Mike's press is now stronger then Dave Randal's and I also believe that these two incredible athletes will represent the BEST OF ARMWRESTLING on july 23rd! This is truely a Main Event, Neil you have done armwrestling justice. Devon will be strong, uncomprising, and nearly impossible to pin without hand control. Mike will not have hand control, but he's got heart, I great BIG one filled with LOVE, ANGER, LOVE, a little more anger! If he's in a situation were his heart get's involved it will fill the entire Trafford Centre and mike's dreams will come true!!! I truely hope both men remain healthly thoughout, I'm 50/50 so I say 3 to 3...
Go USA I LOVE MIKE TODD!!!!!!
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jul 10, 2011 21:41:47 GMT -5
^^^travis my boy... Hmmmm, I gotta sit on this one and see what's up your sleeve... Lol.... Ok, I'm done, I said my piece. Good luck to both, I am unbiased believe it or not. Devon winning makes his " unbeatable" status grow and mike winning proves he is among the norm and beatable..., honestly I hope the latter happens regardless of how much I like to be right
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Post by Todd Opitz on Jul 10, 2011 21:50:02 GMT -5
I would love to see Michael Todd vs. Travis Lefthanded after Michael beats devon 6-0. Travis is going to be the worlds second best lefthanded armwrestler, because the surgery and the way the doctors repaired his tendon and elbow nobody will touch Michael Todd. Devon is strong, but not in the same league with Michael Todd. Match will go like this Devon takes Michael over center, Michael catches arm locks and stands up and presses Devon for the pin, 6 times just like that. USA
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