Who is Levan Ghvamichava?

[Old bones Ian]

See Levan Ghvamichava beat Giuseppe Lauri by stoppage in 2 rounds on Friday night in Scotland, seeing as this was only his 6th fight thats not a bad result, even if Lauri is near the end of his career.

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2011/wolf-tears-lauri-apart

Does anyone have any background info on Ghvamichava?

[black panther]

Whoa that is a cracking result for a 5 fight novice! I'm very interested to see this kid in action. Looks like he can bang.

[slapbangwhallop]

He is a unibrowed Belfast-based Georgian light-welter that shares a flat with Willie Casey (oh to be a fly on the wall!) and is managed by Gary Hyde.

Genuine dynamite in both mitts and cant get matched with any Irish or British fighter as he is likely to whip out the banjo and play a few well tuned cords on them!

Only turned pro this year but offered to fight Lenny Daws on the Fury bill next month - also offered to fight Witter in Belfast (politely declined!)

Dont take your eyes off him.

[Old bones Ian]

As i said Lauri is near the end of his career, but still has been around a good level. So quite a risk for a 6th fight.

I'd never heard of the lad Ghvamichava till i saw the result, was wondering what sort of amateur record he had

[reggaereggae]

He's very hairy by the look of things

[Josh1111]

This guy sounds like a bit of a beast. Worth keeping an eye on i think

[slapbangwhallop]

He's very hairy by the look of things

He aint called 'The Wolf' for nowt.

Levan Ghvamichava is a former World Amateur Champion and Beijing Olympic silver medallist. He also has a win over Cuban Roniel Iglesias Sotolongo, the 2006 World Junior Amatuer Lightweight Champion and 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist.He's young,skillful,powerful and hungry enough with a good manager in Gary Hyde to get to the very top.

I dont think thats correct is it!? What weight and years did he win those medals?

[Deno1986]

There is no record of him competing at the Beijing Olympics at either LW or LWW: http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer08/medals?discId=9

I can't find any record of him winning a medal at any World Championships in the last 10 years either.

[Old bones Ian]

He's very hairy by the look of things

i prefer mine smooth

[ed robinson]

Sky sent a camera to film the action in Scotland - so anyone watching Ringside on Thursday will see a bit of Levan in action, he does look a handful. There's also some highlights of Dennis Hobson's Sheffield bill featuring Liam 'Cannonball' Cameron.

[macinger]

He was offered to fight Daniel rasilla, former UE and EBU challenger, but the spaniard wont go fight him.
He seems very dangerous, with patience and good fights he can be a true champion.

[kevo]

Not quite as impressive as the Lauri result, but he stopped Laszlo Komjathi in 2 rounds in his second fight as well!

[Tommy Gunn13]

Not quite as impressive as the Lauri result, but he stopped Laszlo Komjathi in 2 rounds in his second fight as well!

He must have something about him,il be keeping an eye out for him

[slapbangwhallop]

Sky sent a camera to film the action in Scotland - so anyone watching Ringside on Thursday will see a bit of Levan in action, he does look a handful. There's also some highlights of Dennis Hobson's Sheffield bill featuring Liam 'Cannonball' Cameron.

Looking forward to that Ed. cheers.

[ppb]

Sky sent a camera to film the action in Scotland - so anyone watching Ringside on Thursday will see a bit of Levan in action, he does look a handful. There's also some highlights of Dennis Hobson's Sheffield bill featuring Liam 'Cannonball' Cameron.

Try and squeeze a little action from Butcher's contest as well Ed. please please pretty please. lol

[lefthook82]

Genuine dynamite in both mitts and cant get matched with any Irish or British fighter as he is likely to whip out the banjo and play a few well tuned cords on them!

Excellent turn of phrase

[crusader]

He looks promising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h7GVJdpqIQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZOIfaZ5oY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3TyOiKDHz8

[steve689]

He was offered to fight Daniel rasilla, former UE and EBU challenger, but the spaniard wont go fight him.

They were scheduled to fight in Belfast earlier this year if I remember correctly and Rasilla decided not to turn up. Levan fought a Hungarian instead and just battered him.

I've seen Levan about 2 or 3 times now and he is the business. Believe the hype

[Tomasino]

He is a unibrowed Belfast-based Georgian light-welter that shares a flat with Willie Casey (oh to be a fly on the wall!) and is managed by Gary Hyde.

Genuine dynamite in both mitts and cant get matched with any Irish or British fighter as he is likely to whip out the banjo and play a few well tuned cords on them!

Only turned pro this year but offered to fight Lenny Daws on the Fury bill next month - also offered to fight Witter in Belfast (politely declined!)

Dont take your eyes off him.

Didn't know Casey ran about with Eric Cantona.

[gkt999]

He was offered to fight Daniel rasilla, former UE and EBU challenger, but the spaniard wont go fight him.

They were scheduled to fight in Belfast earlier this year if I remember correctly and Rasilla decided not to turn up. Levan fought a Hungarian instead and just battered him.

I've seen Levan about 2 or 3 times now and he is the business. Believe the hype

That right Steve, the fight and purse were all agreed and passed by the board, then Rasilla pulled out as the meds were getting passed. The Hungarian was a short notice opponent to be fair.

There has also been some talk of Levan facing Yassine El Machi, (although drunken contracts on napkins dont count, I did try tho lol). This is still a fight that could happen.

The Wolf, is the real deal and trains well with out constant pressure, one of Garys better signings.

[steve689]

No qualms with the Hungarian, he tried but was outgunned. Paddy Cronan was in his corner as well!

[smcb80]

folks, please keep this thread updated when he next has a fight.

[slapbangwhallop]

No qualms with the Hungarian, he tried but was outgunned. Paddy Cronan was in his corner as well!

Paddy 'Pin-Stripe' Cronan.

[Alba]

No qualms with the Hungarian, he tried but was outgunned. Paddy Cronan was in his corner as well!

Paddy 'Pin-Stripe' Cronan.

Ilove that suit. Whos his tailor ?

[slapbangwhallop]

No qualms with the Hungarian, he tried but was outgunned. Paddy Cronan was in his corner as well!

Paddy 'Pin-Stripe' Cronan.

Ilove that suit. Whos his tailor ?

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