Shawn Ray believes Samson Dauda can win the 2024 Olympia if he sweeps the Arnold.
Shawn Ray is a bodybuilding veteran who continues to keep up with the happenings around the sport. Recently, he talked about Samson Dauda and his potential for the 2024 calendar year.
Dauda finished third at the 2023 Olympia, behind both Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan. This was expected after his win during the 2023 Arnold Classic. If he makes improvements, Dauda can defeat the smaller competitors.
“If Derek and Hadi are five pounds heavier or five pounds lighter, they still should never beat someone as quality as Samson Dauda. He’s our next Mr. Olympia.”
Shawn Ray continues to discuss the prospects for Samson Dauda for the upcoming 2024 season.
Shawn Ray Talks Samson Dauda’s Chances In 2024
Samson Dauda impressed during the 2023 year but has a chance to improve even further. He will return to the Arnold Classic stage after a third place and could make big-time improvements.
Shawn Ray believes that Lunsford and Choopan are close to being maxed out and Dauda could still bring a better look.
“Those two little guys, they are already maxed out. They can come in harder, a little bit more dryer. Samson comes in streamlined Ronnie Coleman, 2001, at the Arnold Classic, Samson is Mr. Olympia.”
Dauda will defend his title during the Arnold Classic in March. This is the first of three competitions that could solidify the legacy of Dauda.
“Samson closes the door on any speculation, winning the Arnold Ohio, the Arnold UK, and the Olympia trifecta. He can literally retire after that. There’s nowhere to go but down. He doesn’t have to become a multi-Mr. Olympia champion.”
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With the size he has already built, Samson Dauda doesn’t need to add anymore. Shawn Ray believes he has what he needs to win in 2024.
“He doesn’t need bigger arms. He doesn’t need bigger quads. He doesn’t need any more hamstrings.”
Overall, Samson Dauda will once again be a threat to the Olympia title. If he is able to win, and add another major title, Ray believes that is all he has to prove.
“He can go onto the next chapter of his life. He’s got two little guys to beat. Samson should never lose to those little guys. I know because I’m a victim of it. I wasn’t going to beat Ronnie. I wasn’t going to beat Dorian. It doesn’t matter if I was five pounds heavier or five pounds lighter.”
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