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Sadik Hadzovic Talks ‘Catastrophic Miscalculation’ During 2024 Chicago Pro: “I Thought I’d Drop Weight Faster”

by Greg Patuto Published on Jul 25, 2024

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Sadik Hadzovic discussed his sixth-place finish in Chicago last weekend.

Sadik Hadzovic is looking to return to competing at a high level on the bodybuilding stage. Despite being in great shape heading into the 2024 Chicago Pro, Hadzovic finished sixth during the event. The Men’s Physique star got the chance to evaluate his performance and recently discussed what went wrong in a video entitled “HUGE mistakes were made.”

READ MORE: Sadik Hadzovic’s 2,200-Calorie Shredding Diet

“I have videos and photos from literally the morning of, I’m literally looking f*cking crazy, bro. But really, we f*cked up in terms of missing our peak.”

Hadzovic also shared his plans to compete again this season and prove doubters wrong following Chicago.

“Peak too early, you could look like sh*t. Peak too late, you could look like sh*t. If you peak on time, then people f*cking love you on the internet. God forbid you should have a hiccup or blunder, then people will f*cking trash you.”

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Sadik Hadzovic Discusses What Went Wrong In Chicago

Sadik Hadzovic cut 11 pounds to get stage-ready for the Chicago Pro before having his final meal. The meal, which Hadzovic referred to as his ‘ceremonial’ meal, was standard for what he typically eats beforehand. This time around, Hadzovic believes it played a role in the miscalculations.

“We had our ceremonial meal, which we always have. The same meal that always works but I guess with making weight and pulling all the way down from 220 to 209 and then going fasted all the way until 3pm to make weight and then reintroducing the huge meal f*cked me up.”

 

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Hadzovic also explained how he prepared for this show with less PEDs.

“I tried to do this past show with a smaller box of drugs. Now that didn’t really work out to my favor. So since getting home last week, I increased the drugs.”

Sadik Hadzovic Plans To Compete At 2024 Tampa Pro

The competitive season will continue to Hadzovic, who has extra motivation for Tampa. He shared his plans to prepare for the show and wants to bring home a victory for his daughter.

“I just need to keep getting my weight lower. Lose one pound a day everyday. I want to land in Tampa around 207 pounds. That will put me in a position to eat and drink water while I’m still making weight.

I never make the same mistake twice. I want to win that trophy for my daughter so that’s still what I visualize.”

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About Greg Patuto

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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