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.
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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.
“I think Samson gets it. Samson is closing in on Derek on that pose. I think it’s Samson’s show for sure but Derek could be dangerous.”
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Roster
- William Bonac
- Shaun Clarida
- Brandon Curry
- Samson Dauda
- Jonathan Delarosa
- James Hollingshead
- Andrew Jacked
- Derek Lunsford
- Patrick Moore
- Justin Rodriguez
- Carlos Thomas Jr.
- Akim Williams
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