Samson Dauda is back to full strength and will compete this weekend.
Samson Dauda is feeling good after a health scare following the 2024 Arnold Classic. He has been at work in the gym to prepare to hit the stage this weekend during the Arnold Classic UK. Dauda provided one update just three days out of the show.
Dauda battled Hadi Choopan during the final on Saturday night and came up just short. Dauda explained how he was “feeling ill” following the show due to his lack of body fat, leaving his body vulnerable. He checked himself into the hospital to get checked out by doctors but was given the go to hit the stage.
Dauda shared that he was able to hydrate and rest yesterday, which has helped his body return to full strength. Now, he will get a chance to put on a show in his hometown, which has been great motivation.
“YOU THINK I’M GOING TO FREAKING DISAPPOINT? COME ON, MAN. YOU KNOW ME BETTER THAN THAT. I’M PSYCHED OUT AND I’M READY TO GO FOR THIS ONE. THIS ONE, FOR ME, IS PERSONAL.
IT’S FOR PEOPLE THAT I LOVE AND PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT. IT’S UK, STAND UP. WE HAVE BEEN REPRESENTING YOU OVER SEAS FOR LONG ENOUGH. HAVING A SHOW RIGHT HERE AT SOME, SH*T, OF COURSE I WASN’T GOING TO MISS THAT FOR ANYTHING.”
Samson Dauda’s Latest Physique Update
Samson Dauda found light that he approved of in a posing room that is under construction. He showed off his massive legs in a video on Instagram.
“@factorygymwitham new posing room under construction 😊 awesome natural light”
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Dauda has been one of the heaviest competitors over the last year and it has worked for him. In June, Dauda appeared as a guest poser during the 2023 USA Fit Games. During this appearance, he shared that he was weighing 327 pounds.
While on stage, Dauda showed off a massive and conditioned physique that continues to improve since his victory in Columbus. Dauda defeated Nick Walker for the Arnold Classic title back in March. This put him on the radar for the Mr. Olympia title in 2023 and he ended up finishing third, behind Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan.
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