Stanimal weighs in on the prospective bodybuilders who can possibly defeat Chris Bumstead or Big Ramy in the near future.
Stanimal De Longeaux has the distinction of competing in the Classic Physique division and later moving into Mens Open. So during our latest conversation – we wanted to know his take and analysis on both the current Classic Physique and Men’s Open Olympia champions. Both Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead seem near unstoppable. Is there anyone in each division who stands a chance of taking down one of them in the near future? In our latest GI Exclusive, Stanimal shares his thoughts on who can defeat Chris Bumstead and Big Ramy at the Olympia.
Both Chris Bumstead and Big Ramy have one major thing in common. Not only are they both reigning Olympia champions, they both are held in high regard as nearly unstoppable compared to their competition. Will Bumstead and Ramy both be reigning Olympia champions for years to come?
We asked this very question to Stanimal in our latest video conversation. Having trained as both a Classic Physique and Men’s Open bodybuilder – he can bring in his direct insight as to who has the goods to take down Chris Bumstead or Big Ramy. Is there anyone who can challenge them in the immediate future? 2022? 2023? Or will it take years before someone can muster up the package to take them down?
The glory of sports is that nothing is impossible. Ronnie Coleman, for example, was seen as a non-threat and suddenly transformed over the course of one year. He then became Olympia champion and held onto it for a total of eight Sandows. Many consider Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead untouchable right now. But that doesn’t mean it’s 100% impossible for them to lose.
When it comes to Classic Physique, Stanimal believes the future will come in the form of the Brazilian athletes. He’s seen many rising stars coming from Brazil that, with a little time, can bring in some huge transformation when it comes to the top tier details. He wouldn’t be surprised if the first person to threaten or even take down Chris Bumstead will be from Brazil.
As for Big Ramy, Stanimal believes the most immediate threat is Hadi Choopan. Stanimal is confident that Choopan can be a Mr. Olympia champion. While his height and overall size might be a hurdle to overcome – his high placing shows just how talented and hard working (and genetically superior) he is in the Men’s Open. Small details can bump him up a few placings. He can see Choopan tilting the scales onto his side and taking down Ramy.
Big Ramy may have slipped slightly in 2021 compared to his 2020 first-time Olympia victory. But that may have been a fluke. If Ramy comes back better than last year and even better than his 2020 physique – Stanimal finds it hard to see anyone beating him in 2022 at least. Of course, like all sports. Anything is possible.
You can watch Stanimal’s full analysis on Chris Bumstead, Big Ramy, and who has the best chance of defeating them in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
