Samson Dauda will compete at the Arnold Classic 2023

At the beginning of March, the second most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the world, the Arnold Classic, will take place. Last year , Brandon Curry managed to dominate this competition , and even before the semi-final fights, many assumed that Curry was the clear winner, and the fight will be for second place at most, while the starting field was so balanced that almost anyone could fight for it.

However, the semi-final itself showed that Curry would not have it so easy! Immediately into the first semifinal comparison, the five consisting of Samson Dauda, Steve Kuclo, Brett Wilkin, Luis Rodriguez, of course the aforementioned Brandon Curry, and also William Bonac, who came off the stage of this event as the winner in 2018 and 2020, were called up.

In fact, when Curry was alone on the podium, he possessed a truly admirable "WOW" factor. However, when he stood next to more formidable opponents, it wasn't so cheerful and unequivocal.

First semifinal comparisons - Brett Wilkin, Steve Kuclo, Brandon Curry, William Bonac, Luis Rodriguez and Samson Dauda

In this comparison, the superb Bonac, who had been underestimated by many and even sent into bodybuilding retirement, proved to be Curry's biggest rival! In fact, he once again managed to regain some of his muscle density and massiveness, coming close to his best self from 2018 to 2020, when he not only managed to dominate the Arnold Classic twice, but also to take a great second place at Mr. Olympia 2019!

Who will show up at this year's edition is not quite clear yet. However, Samson Dauda is one of those fighters who have confirmed their participation in this prestigious event. It is clear that Samson will be among the hot favorites, as he showed incredible form at last year's Olympia and many consider him a possible future king of bodybuilding.

Samson Dauda | Mr. Olympia 2022