Will Brandon Curry and Derek Lunsford be the title holders from this year's Olympia Weekend?

This year's Olympia Weekend, it seems, could be marked by big changes...

Mr. Olympia

Unfortunately, Mr. Olympia will have to do without a couple of its biggest stars, seven-time titleholder Phil Heath, who has been unable to get back into shape after undergoing umbilical hernia surgery last year, and reigning champion Shawn Rhoden, who has been banned from competing at Olympia by AMI on rape charges.

Someone new could win the title. Or a newcomer? There are four names being bandied about as possible contenders for the triumph. Brandon Curry, Roelly Winklaar, William Bonac and Dexter Jackson.

Brandon, Roelly and William could be the new winners, while Dexter, who dominated last weekend's Wings of Strength Yamamoto Nutrition Tampa Pro, is the 2008 Mr. Olympia title holder.

Brandon Curry's current form 6 weeks before Mr. Olympia 2019

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Recent video. No special lighting or special effects. Just sunshine to give @abdullah_84otb a clear look at my progress. Video quality could be clearer but it’s from my camera phone. ? this was from earlier this week. Coached by @abdullah_84otb Management @bleaver808 Team @scitecnutrition @munchmealsusa @nutritionfaktory @gorillawearusa @o2_gyms @eatsmart_q8

Příspěvek sdílený Brandon Curry (@brandon__curry), Srp 1, 2019 v 2:00 PDT

Olympia 212 Showdown

Seven-time champion James "Flex" Lewis will not be competing at the Olympia 212 Showdown , as he has decided to leave the 212-pound division and is expected to compete at next year's Mr. Olympia.

One of the biggest favorites is Derek Lunsford, who finished second last year. You can check out his form 6 weeks before the title fight via the attached photo gallery below. Most of the photos were taken during the NPC Colorado Cup amateur competition where he had an exhibition.

You can see his shoulder training done 6,5 weeks before the competition below.

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