Devon Larratt and Russia's Vitaly Laletin met twice in seven weeks in 2026, once with each arm, and split them. Laletin won the left-arm super heavyweight world title 4–0 at East vs West 22 in Vienna in February. Devon answered with a 4–1 right-arm win at East vs West 23 in Germany in April.
This page covers both matches round by round, the background, a comparison and our verdict.
Head-to-head record
Devon Larratt vs. Vitaly Laletin: 1–1 (one each hand). Every big-event meeting between the two, oldest first.
| # | Date | Event | Venue | Match | Result | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 28, 2026 | East vs West 22 | Multiversum Schwechat, Vienna, Austria | Left arm · Super heavyweight world title | Vitaly Laletin won | 4–0 |
| 2 | Apr 18, 2026 | East vs West 23 | Germany | Right arm | Devon Larratt won | 4–1 |
Every match: our commentary
East vs West 22 · Feb 28, 2026
In the main event, Laletin's height and explosive power gave Devon no way to set up his technique, and Laletin won every round to take the left-arm super heavyweight title.
East vs West 23 · Apr 18, 2026
Laletin won a long first round after three restarts for a slip and fouls on both sides. Devon then won four straight: a top roll in round two, a hook in round three, a flash press in round four and a quick flop press in round five after another Laletin foul.
The backstory
Laletin, a long-time top super heavyweight who lost 6–0 to Levan Saginashvili in 2019, was in the form of his career in 2026. Devon, in his 50s, had been rebuilding after losing his title to Levan in 2024.
Tale of the tape
| Devon Larratt | Vitaly Laletin | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality / born | Canadian; born April 24, 1975, Victoria, British Columbia | Russian |
| Height / weight | 6 ft 5 in · about 265–285 lb | — |
| 2026 titles | — | East vs West left-arm super heavyweight champion (from February 2026) |
By the numbers
| Head-to-head stat | Devon Larratt | Vitaly Laletin |
|---|---|---|
| Wins vs. each other | 1 | 1 |
| Rounds won | 4 | 5 |
How fans and critics reacted
Laletin's left-arm sweep was seen as a sign Devon's best days were behind him; the right-arm win seven weeks later was received as one of the best performances of Devon's late career.
Our take
It is 1–1, and each man won on his stronger arm. We call it a draw for now; a third match, right-handed for a title, would settle it.
Our view: Devon's right-arm win at his age was the more impressive result.
Our verdict: Too close to call.
FAQ
Who won Devon Larratt vs. Vitaly Laletin?
They are 1–1. Laletin won 4–0 left-handed at East vs West 22 (February 28, 2026); Devon won 4–1 right-handed at East vs West 23 (April 18, 2026).
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Sources: East vs West: East vs West 22 recap · Fitness Volt: Larratt vs. Laletin at East vs West 23 · Wikipedia: Levan Saginashvili. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.