There has been retirement talks around Chris Bumstead, Jay Cutler believes he will continue on after 2024.
The topic of retirement is one that has surrounded Chris Bumstead for years now. He will take the stage in Las Vegas come October in search of his sixth consecutive Olympia title in Classic Physique. If he can secure this victory, will he decide to call it a career? Jay Cutler believes he will continue on.
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Cutler joined Ron Harris Muscle to discuss the upcoming Olympia competition and the battle in Men’s Open. While venturing off into other divisions, Cutler highlighted the thought of Bumstead retiring from bodybuilding and does not believe he will.
“Absolutely not. Chris goes for, is it seven after this? Why would he stop? He’s got all the tools. He’s still really setting the standard for his division and I think he uses a lot of that in his marketing.”
Bumstead first won the 2019 Olympia title in Classic Physique and has not relinquished it since. He will be going for six in a row come October and will be the favorite once again. During the 2022 competition, Bumstead was challenged by Ramon Rocha Queiroz but still seemed to be in a league of his own — and he did it with a bicep injury.
Jay Cutler Does Not Believe Chris Bumstead Will Retire
Chris Bumstead has turned into the biggest star in bodybuilding over the years. He has created a successful brand for himself while maintaining what many believe is the best physique in the world.
“He is the modern day, he is the ultimate, he is what everyone strives to be. I mean, he’s got everything you could possibly ask for physique-wise.”
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Bumstead has spoken on the idea of competing in an Open Bodybuilding if it was soon after the Olympia. As for now, he is focusing on winning yet another Olympia title. What will the future hold? Cutler believes there is more success to come for Bumstead moving forward.
“He represents generations. Everyone respects this guy. He just comes and works and he doesn’t really like to say a lot, even though he’s a huge social media presence person. He’s just him. That’s what makes him so unique.”
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