Milos Sarcev, Dennis James, & Chris Cormier Share Predictions For 2025 Arnold Classic

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The Menace Podcast made their top six picks for the 2025 Arnold Classic.

The 2025 Arnold Classic returns to Columbus, OH in March with another loaded roster of bodybuilders across the board. This is highlighted by some of the top competitors in Men’s Open fighting for the title and large prize pool. On Friday, The Menace Podcast shared an episode where predictions were made for the competition.

Headlining the competition will be the battle between reigning Olympia champion Samson Dauda and former champ Derek Lunsford. These competitors went head-to-head on the Olympia stage and will now get a rematch. Andrew Jacked will also contend for the overall title and many believe he can jump Lunsford.

2025 Arnold Classic Predictions

All participants during this podcast episode made top six picks for the Men’s Open division and discussed some of the top matchups.

Milos Sarcev

First Place – Samson Dauda
Second Place – Andrew Jacked
Third Place – Derek Lunsford
Fourth Place – Brandon Curry
Fifth Place – Shaun Clarida
Sixth Place – Akim Williams

“Andrew just needs to bring that condition. He’s going to be mano a mano with Samson. We know he can get him in some poses. I still think Samson is superior.”

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Chris Cormier

First Place – Samson Dauda
Second Place – Derek Lunsford
Third Place – Andrew Jacked
Fourth Place – William Bonac
Fifth Place – Shaun Clarida
Sixth Place – Jonathan Delarosa

Dennis James

First Place – Samson Dauda
Second Place – Derek Lunsford
Third Place – Andrew Jacked
Fourth Place – Brandon Curry
Fifth Place – Carlos Thomas Jr.
Sixth Place – William Bonac

There are many poses that can swing this show one way or the other. Milos Sarcev believes that Dauda has closed the gap on Lunsford in the back double biceps and this will lead to the overall title.