William Bonac does not like the direction that bodybuilding is headed.
Bodybuilder William Bonac has been in and out of competition in recent years. Despite making a successful comeback in 2025, including at the Olympia, Bonac admitted that his love for the sport is not what it once was. Bonac joined Kyle Wilkes and Andrew Berry on the Unwracked podcast to break down many topics, including his passion for bodybuilding.
“The way I see bodybuilding is going, my passion, my love for it, it’s kind of fading.”
Bonac made a return to the stage in 2025 following a short hiatus. He finished fifth at the Arnold Classic before qualifying for the biggest show of the year with a win at the Detroit Pro. Bonac would go onto compete three more times before appearing in Las Vegas. He finished ninth at the Olympia, and his competition future is up in the air as of now.
Bonac shared that he would be taking a break from competition following the 2022 Olympia. He finished ninth in Men’s Open and was unhappy with his overall performance. Bonac went as far to say that it was the “worst showcasing of his career.” He did not retire and plans to return to competition next year.
William Bonac Shares Lost Passion In Bodybuilding
Bonac has enjoyed a successful career that has spanned well over a decade. During this time, he has been apart of many changes in the sport and has adjusted accordingly. Recently, he believes that the sport has changed to a point where it has made him lose his love for it.
“I love the time that I spent with you guys on stage. You’ve seen me on stage, I talk with everybody. I want to have a good time. Even when you lose or you didn’t place the way you were suppose to place, you have the same attitude that you had before going on stage.”
When Bonac began training, it was used to promote positivity in his life. Now, he believes that the sport has taken a turn.
“Now it’s different. Now, everybody is so focused, it’s like winning the lottery. Everyone is for themselves. There’s no brotherhood.”
William Bonac, who hails from Ghana, began training at 13 years old to promote a positive mindset and limit stress. He put his name on the map by finishing third at the Arnold Amateur in 2011. He began to compete and place in more and more professional shows. Having competed at many top shows, some notable finishes include a third-place finish at Mr. Olympia 2017, a second-place finish at Mr. Olympia 2019, and two first-place finishes at the Arnold Classic in 2018 and 2020.
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