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Big Ramy Sends Message to Bodybuilding World: “I Will Be Back”

Greg Patutoby Greg Patuto Published on Jul 8, 2025

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Big Ramy says he will make a comeback to bodybuilding but when?

Former Olympia champion Big Ramy has been teasing a comeback for months now. While there is still no plan in place, the bodybuilder shared another hint at returning
— and this one was more distinct.

[RELATED: Big Ramy Puts an “80% Chance” That he Returns to 2025 Olympia]

“I will be back”

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Ramy made his IFBB Pro debut at none other than the New York Pro in 2014 and won. Following this win, he won several major competitions, working his way up to earning a 1st place win at the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest, cementing his place in the history books. Big Ramy has made a huge name for himself and is very popular in the bodybuilding community.

Full Name: Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder)
WeightHeightDate Of Birth
300 lbs.6’0”09/16/1984
DivisionEraNationality
Open2010Egyptian

Is Big Ramy Planning to Compete at 2025 Olympia?

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Photo via @big_ramy Instagram

Big Ramy reached the pinnacle of the sport winning back-to-back Olympia titles in 2020 Olympia and 2021 Olympia. He returned to defend his title in the 2022 Mr. Olympia before falling to fifth place. Ramy did not compete at the event last year but hinted at a return this year.

“I’m trying my best to be in Olympia this year. I fixed many problems with my muscles. I can’t say 100% but I can say 80% I will be back on stage this year. I’ll try.”

There is just one bodybuilder that lost his Olympia title and was able to win it back. Jay Cutler won two straight titles in 2006-07 before losing the very next year. Cutler returned in 2009 and was able to put together a stretch of two more victories. Big Ramy knew what he needed to improve following his last competition in 2023. He believes that he has put the work in and is stronger than ever right now. If he is not able to bring his best package to the stage, Ramy will not return to the stage.

“I’m trying my best to be back but I need to come back without an issue. That’s my goal and I need to get back onstage. I need to be stronger than before. If I can’t come back with what I need, I don’t like to go on stage anymore.”

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Greg Patuto

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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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