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SMX Champion Levi Kitchen Eyes Bass‑Fishing Career After Retirement
WHY IT MATTERS
It shows how elite athletes prepare for life after sport, turning a passion into a potential professional path and offering fans insight into the personal planning behind a champion’s long‑term goals.
What happened
Levi Kitchen, the 25‑year‑old who captured the 2026 Monster Energy SMX 250 World Championship, says he will pursue professional bass fishing once he hangs up his helmet. Kitchen, a lifelong angler from Washington who now lives in Florida, already tested the waters at the Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro‑Am, teaming with pro angler Tristan McCormick.
Though the duo didn’t finish near the top, Kitchen caught several fish and gained a deeper respect for the sport’s demands. He plans to keep racing for years—aiming for 2027 Supercross and Pro Motocross titles—while keeping fishing as a serious backup plan for the future.
The move highlights how athletes can channel their competitive drive into new arenas after their primary careers end.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Supermotocross champion Levi Kitchen wants to try tournament bass fishing when he hangs up his helmet
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 21, 2026, 2:15 AM
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