Italy's Ermes Gasparini has come closer than almost anyone to beating Levan Saginashvili in recent years. At King of the Table 6 in Dubai in 2023, Gasparini took two rounds before Levan won 4–2. Their rematch at East vs West 18 in Chicago in 2025 was a 5–0 sweep for Levan.
Levan leads 2–0. This page covers both supermatches, the background, a comparison and our verdict.
Head-to-head record
Levan Saginashvili vs. Ermes Gasparini: Levan 2–0 (9–2 in rounds). Every big-event meeting between the two, oldest first.
| # | Date | Event | Venue | Match | Result | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 25, 2023 | King of the Table 6 | Dubai, UAE | Right arm supermatch | Levan Saginashvili won | 4–2 |
| 2 | Jun 21, 2025 | East vs West 18 | Chicago, Illinois | Right arm supermatch | Levan Saginashvili won | 5–0 |
Every match: our commentary
King of the Table 6 · Feb 25, 2023
Gasparini's speed off the start won him two rounds, something few opponents had managed against Levan in a supermatch. Levan's power took over and he won the remaining rounds he needed for a 4–2 win.
East vs West 18 · Jun 21, 2025
The rematch in Chicago was one-sided. Levan controlled every round and won 5–0.
The backstory
Gasparini was one of the top-ranked right-arm pullers in the world when he got the first match. After the 2023 result, many fans considered him the most dangerous challenger to Levan, which set up the 2025 rematch. Gasparini lost 5–0 to Devon Larratt at East vs West 9 in August 2023.
Tale of the tape
| Levan Saginashvili | Ermes Gasparini | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Georgian | Italian |
| Height / weight | 6 ft 3 in · about 180 kg | — |
| Notable | 7× world champion; East vs West super heavyweight champion (2024–2026) | Top-ranked heavyweight; took two rounds off Levan in 2023 |
By the numbers
| Head-to-head stat | Levan Saginashvili | Ermes Gasparini |
|---|---|---|
| Supermatch wins vs. each other | 2 | 0 |
| Rounds won | 9 | 2 |
How fans and critics reacted
The 2023 match was celebrated because Gasparini won rounds against Levan; the 2025 rematch showed the gap was bigger than that result suggested.
Our take
Levan, 2–0. Gasparini deserves credit for the two rounds in Dubai, but the rematch left no doubt.
Our view: if anyone is going to beat Levan when he returns in 2027, Gasparini's 2023 performance is the blueprint.
Our verdict: Levan Saginashvili.
FAQ
Has anyone beaten Levan Saginashvili recently?
Not in a supermatch in the period covered here. Ermes Gasparini came closest, winning two rounds in a 4–2 loss at King of the Table 6 in 2023.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Levan Saginashvili. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.