The highly anticipated Arnold Classic 2024 is just around the corner, and the bodybuilding community is buzzing with excitement. The spotlight is on two formidable finalists from the 2023 Mr. Olympia – Hadi Choopan and Samson Dauda. The big question on everyone’s mind is, who will emerge victorious this time?

In a recent episode of the Cutler Cast podcast, Jay Cutler shared his insights on this epic clash. Along with Milos Sarcev and Manager Matt. Sarcev prompted the four-time Mr. Olympia to make a prediction. Cutler, known for his straight-shooting style, didn’t mince words.

Jay Cutler showcased his confidence in Samson Dauda

In the podcast snippet shared by Sarcev on his Instagram, Cutler confidently declared, “Samson wins all day long.” He delved into the nuances of physique, emphasizing the importance of proportion, shape, and symmetry. Cutler acknowledged the potential size variance between the two athletes and emphasized the significance of overall appeal.

While praising Hadi Choopan, Cutler raised the point that even if one competitor is exceptionally shredded but lacks aesthetic appeal, it becomes a “coin toss” for the judges. The former Arnold Classic champion highlighted the subjectivity of judging, noting that the panel often has differing opinions, leading to the necessity of multiple judges.

However, Cutler made it clear that his view doesn’t diminish Choopan’s standing, he recognized the Persian Wolf, as “he’s still the front runner because he is the returning.”  Manager Matt chimed in, citing Choopan’s previous victory over Samson as a crucial factor. Yet, despite acknowledging Hadi as a front-runner, Cutler stuck to his guns, and said, “I love Hadi… but like dude, Samson owns the show right now.”

Not only did the bodybuilding beast predict the winner of the Arnold Classic, but the current Mr. Olympia also selected his top three placements at the show.

Derek Lunsford chose Persian Wolf as the winner!

Derek Lunsford predicts his top three for the Arnold Classic, showing admiration for Choopan, he places him first, while also acknowledging tough competition from Samson Dauda and Rafael Brandao. In an Instagram Q&A, Lunsford confidently declares, “Hadi, Samson, Rafa. Top 3. Let’s go.”

The competition’s lineup, featuring the reigning Arnold Classic champ Dauda, Choopan, and Brandao, who made an impact at his Mr. Olympia debut, promises an eagerly awaited event. With such strong contenders, the Arnold Classic 2024 is gearing up to be a thrilling and highly anticipated showcase in the bodybuilding world this year.

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