Samson Dauda knows he is a “genuine” 300-pound bodybuilder and that this is his floor.
Former Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda has been finding reasons for falling down the scorecard during the 2025 Olympia. He finished fourth during the competition after being crowned champion last year. Recently, Dauda shared his thoughts on Instagram and believes that he has to be 300+ pounds on stage.
“I think it’s pretty much cleared up. I’m a genuine 300-pound bodybuilder on stage. There’s no ‘oh 290, 280.’ If I’m under 300 pounds on stage, I don’t look good. It’s very clear. I think the last two weeks have been a clear example of that.”
Dauda has proven that he is a true force in Men’s Open and this has been the case since his debut. In 2022, he finished in the Top 10 at his first Olympia competition and shot up the scorecard in 2023 — when he was top three. After his victory last year, it was a surprising drop to No. 4 but Dauda is prepared to move forward and improve.
That improvement includes a floor of 300 pounds. It sounds as though Dauda and his team will be shooting for that goal because that is when he comes in at his best.
“Being that said, this is what we know the minimum target should be. Don’t fall under that 300 pounds, it doesn’t look good on you. It doesn’t benefit you at all. We have to make sure that’s the minimum cap of how low I can go.”
| Full Name: Samson Dauda (IFBB Bodybuilder) | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 275-330lbs | 5’11” | Unknown |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Bodybuilding | 2020 | Nigerian |
Samson Dauda’s Statement Following Olympia
Samson Dauda was among the favorites to win the Olympia title on Saturday night. He brought an impressive package to the stage and it was clear he was in the top tier during prejudging. As the competition went on, he fell down the scorecard but has accepted his finish and will prepare better for next year.
“Sometimes doing everything right still doesn’t give you the result you hoped for.
We came in 4th this year at the Olympia. I won’t lie, it hurts. I listened, adjusted, and brought the best version of myself to the stage… leaner, sharper and in the best condition of my life. But in chasing perfection, I paid the price for not being the bigger version.”
From prejudging, Dauda was among a top four that included Derek Lunsford, Hadi Choopan, and Andrew Jacked. This ended up being the top four in Men’s Open with Lunsford being crowned champion for the second time. Choopan finished as the runner-up once again while Jacked made a jump into the top three.
Dauda’s rise through the IFBB Pro League was steady. After turning pro in 2018, Dauda gained momentum with standout performances at shows like the British Grand Prix and the Arnold Classic UK. But his true breakout moment came at the 2023 Arnold Classic, where he battled against Nick Walker and Andrew Jacked to earn the runner-up spot. The bodybuilding world took notice. His combination of mass, shape, and stage presence became impossible to ignore.
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