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Martin Fitzwater Says Andrew Jacked Will “B*tch Out” Of Arnold Classic UK: ‘He Ain’t Showing Up, I Can Promise You That’
Martin Fitzwater is “disappointed” that Andrew Jacked might not be showing up to the Arnold Classic UK.
Martin Fitzwater finished as the runner-up during the 2022 Texas Pro. The winner? Andrew Jacked. Now, Fitzwater might have to wait to get another shot at Jacked if he does not show up to the Arnold Classic UK. According to Fitzwater, Jacked will “b*tch out” of the event and not show up.
Andrew Jacked was a highly-touted bodybuilder entering the professional ranks. He was able to win his first show and qualify for the 2022 Olympia. Despite his impressive performance, there were many competitors close to Jacked — including Fitzwater. During the show, Fitzwater displayed great conditioning and showed that he might be in the best shape of his career.
Jacked spoke against any claims that there is a feud with Fitzwater. The rematch between the two was supposed to take place at the Arnold Classic UK but it came out that Jacked was having trouble with his Visa and might not be able to make it to the show.
Martin Fitzwater on Andrew Jacked: “I Guess We’ll See Him At The Olympia”
Andrew Jacked admitted that the condoning of Martin Fitzwater was above his but that he could still beat him. In a recent episode of Bodybuilding University, this topic was brought up to Fitzwater and he took some shots at Jacked.
“I am disappointed because he’s going to b*tch out from the Arnold UK from the way that interview sounded. He ain’t going to show up. I can promise you that.”
Following his victory at the Texas Pro, Andrew Jacked said that his preparation was not the best and that he was not 100%. This is where some disgruntled feelings were created on the side of Fitzwater.
“If you’re going to stand on the Texas Pro stage and talk shit and tell everybody that you weren’t even getting ready for the show and the show you’re getting ready for, you don’t even have a f***ing Visa for, quit talking shit.”
Martin Fitzwater is not yet qualified for the Olympia but is planning to punch his ticket during the Arnold Classic UK. If this is the case, he will get a second chance at Andrew Jacked. Fitzwater has until the Nov. 20 deadline to qualify for the biggest show of the year.
Milos Sarcev, along with other bodybuilding veterans, believe that Jacked has a chance at the Olympia title immediately if he brings his best package to the stage.
Martin Fitzwater wanted another shot at Andrew Jacked at the Arnold UK but now believes he will have to wait until the Olympia.
“I’m just going to call it how it is. It’s going to be me and James Hollingshead, since he can’t show up, and Marc Hector. I guess we’ll get a shot at him at Olympia, since he’s going to b*tch out.”
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Dennis James Guarantees “The Best Ramy Ever” During the 2022 Olympia
Big Ramy and his coach Dennis James are putting together what could be another championship physique.
Dennis James is the bodybuilding coach of Big Ramy, who has won two consecutive Olympia titles. Is there any chance that he could come into the 2022 competition in better shape than previous years?
It was said following the 2021 Olympia that Big Ramy did not begin his preparation until just before the show. That was not the case this time around. Following his victory, Ramy and James were back in the gym just a couple weeks later preparing for 2022. According to James, this will be “the best Ramy” that we have seen.
Big Ramy has been a bit more active on social media sharing different workout videos and physique updates. This is all fans have seen since he missed out on being a guest poser at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro. Regardless, there are many who believe that Ramy will win the show going away if he comes in shredded at his current weight.
There is still 15 weeks before the biggest bodybuilding show of the year. James and Ramy are hoping to be on track to bring home a third consecutive title.
Dennis James On Big Ramy’s Physique: “It’s Next Level”
Dennis James got on the topic of the Olympia during an episode of The Menace podcast. As impressive as the physique updates have been, James believes that you have to see Big Ramy in person to completely understand.
“I’m pushing him hard. He’s willing to get totally pushed. It’s surprising to me because it’s four months out and I could push him really really well. Ramy looks f***ing bad! I had him pose today again. The videos and the pictures do not do him any justice.”
Bodybuilding veterans believed that Hadi Choopan showed up to the 2021 Olympia in the best shape and could have been crowned champion. Instead, the overall size of Ramy continued to impress during his routine. Because of his lack of preparation, Ramy was not in his best shape.
According to Dennis James, he is aware of that and is preparing to bring a better version of himself.
“He knows he wasn’t at his best. He was better Saturday, but he knows Friday he wasn’t on. He knows. He knows because there was over six months where he didn’t even train. So, three and a half, four months before the Olympia – trying to gain all that muscle back and get into shape at the same time — that’s not possible.”
Not only is Ramy looking good but he is stronger than ever. He showed that off by machine pressing 440 pounds during one of his workouts.
Big Ramy will be the favorite heading into the 2022 Olympia and Dennis James believes it will be the best we have seen.
“He’s going to be so good everywhere else, I guarantee you, if nothing goes wrong… I guarantee you, this is going to be the best Ramy ever. Then, it’s going to be really really frustrating for a lot of people.”
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Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva Boxing Match Officially Scheduled For Oct. 29
Jake Paul will take on his biggest challenge yet with Anderson Silva.
It is official. Jake Paul will take on former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the boxing ring on October 29.
On Tuesday, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions announced that the details are finalized and the fight is now official. Paul and Silva will step in the ring at Gila River Arena in Phoenix. The two will meet face-to-face on Monday in Los Angeles for a press conference followed by a second one the next day in Phoenix. Tickets for the event will go on sale on September 14 and will air on Showtime pay-per-view.
The biggest fight of the year is happening Saturday, October 29th live from Phoenix, Arizona at Gila River Arena. #PaulSilva is official. @GilaRiverArena @ShowtimeBoxing @jakepaul @SpiderAnderson pic.twitter.com/oQwMPqmwUR
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) September 6, 2022
“It is an honor to be in there with the legendary Anderson Silva. Although, I’m going to knock him out in under five rounds. Y’all are the first to know. I’m so excited,” Paul said in the official announcement on Most Valuable Promotions’ Twitter.
Jake Paul will now face the biggest challenge of his career. After having fights cancelled in August with both Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr., Paul will now have the chance to fight one of the best UFC fighters of all-time.
Paul is 5-0 in his professional boxing career. He has taken steps forward in competition since starting his journey in the ring. Paul has victories over MMA fighters such as Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, who he defeated twice. Silva has made the transition in fighting styles and has gained experience in the boxing ring over the last two years.
My toughest test yet. I respect the legend, but he must be exterminated. @MostVpromotions presents #PaulSilva from Phoenix, AZ @GilaRiverArena
SAT OCT 29th live on Showtime PPV @ShowtimeBoxing
Meu teste mais difícil ainda. Eu respeito a lenda, mas ele deve ser exterminado. pic.twitter.com/en6qerCQ4B
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 6, 2022
Anderson Silva competed in the boxing ring twice in 2021. First, he took a split decision from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in an eight-round fight. Silva knocked out former UFC champion Tito Ortiz in under two minutes in his next fight. Silva also has an exhibition fight against Bruno Machado under his belt.
Jake Paul continues to make waves in the boxing world and it would take another step forward if he is able to defeat Anderson Silva in the ring. This is the biggest bout of his career thus far and will have a chance to make an impact.
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Michal Krizo Discusses Competition Plans During Q&A, Goal Is To Compete At Olympia
Michal Krizo outlined his path to the 2022 Olympia during a recent Q&A.
Michal Krizo made the jump from the IFBB Elite Pro League to NPC. The goal is always to get to the Olympia and Krizo might be looking to accomplish this goal as soon as possible. In a recent Q&A session, Krizo outlined his path to the biggest show of the year come December.
In July, Krizo made the switch in league because he wanted to compete against the best on the Olympia stage. The NPC allows Krizo to have an opportunity to earn his Pro Card and eventually become a Men’s Open competitor in the IFBB.
During the Q&A, Krizo answered different questions about his preparation and current measurements. He weighs 293 pounds at the moment and does not plan to reach a certain level by competition time. Krizo just wants to come in “as big as possible” when he hits the stage.
Michal Krizo Planning To Appear At Olympia
The month of October could be a big one for Michal Krizo is all goes right. He outlined his path to the 2022 Olympia, with his pro qualifier and potential pro debut coming over the course of four weeks in October.
“The pro qualifier will be the Olympia Amateur. I think that is the eight, ninth, and 10th of October. After that, considering I get the Pro Card, there is EVLS Prague Pro, which is the last week of October. If I manage to win there, which would be absolutely amazing, I would go to the Olympia this year,” Michal krizo said.
The EVLS Prague Pro is not the final competition that Krizo could compete in. There is another competition in Romania but he explained that he would base this on his performance in Prague.
“There is another contest to qualify in Romania but that would unfold only after the Prague show. If I ended up seventh or eighth in Prague, there would be no point in going to Romania.”
Michal Krizo has opened many eyes since making the jump in league. Both Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev have encountered Krizo in person and believe that the hype is very real. If all goes right, Krizo will have a chance to show it off as a professional toward the end of the year.
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2022 Southwest Muscle Classic Pro Results
Valentin Petrov won the 2022 Southwest Muscle Classic Pro!
The 2022 Southwest Muscle Classic Pro took place over the weekend with the Classic Physique division headlining the event. Competitors flocked to Anaheim to fight for qualification to the 2022 Olympia. In the end, it was Valentin Petrov who proved dominant and punched his ticket to the biggest show of the year.
This was the fifth competition of the year for Petrov, including a top-three finish at the 2022 Texas Pro and Tampa Pro. After securing a victory, he will now have a chance to compete at his first Olympia competition. Will Sage and Zanyar Ghaderpour rounded out the top three of the event.
The full results from the show have been announced. Checkout the full results from the Classic Physique show below, along with an official score card.
2022 Southwest Muscle Classic Pro Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Valentin Petrov
Second Place – Will Sage
Third Place – Zanyar Ghaderpour
Fourth Place – Matt Maldonado
Fifth Place – Jared Keys
Sixth Place – Jicheng Quan
Seventh Place – Kelly Bautista
Eighth Place – Mattie Nelms
Ninth Place – Leo Mayrhofer
Tenth Place – Jonathan Jimenez
2022 Southwest Muscle Classic Pro Official Score Card
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Comments On $4 Million Loss Hosting Shows During Covid: ‘I Consider The Past Few Years An Investment’
Arnold Schwarzenegger made comments regarding the status of his show over the last two years.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the best bodybuilders of all-time and remains a huge figure in the sport. Of course, the Arnold Classic is the second-biggest bodybuilding show of the year and a competition that many want to win. During the pandemic, Schwarzenegger kept his show alive and suffered some losses. Despite this fact, he sees it as an investment.
There has been plenty of drama surrounding the decision to exclude divisions in the 2023 Arnold Classic. This includes Women’s Physique, which has seen Sarah Villegas offer her own money to put the division back in the event.
The 2020 Arnold Classic saw a big loss and it was shared by Manager Matt, who was joined by Jay Cutler for a discussion.
“That Arnold — and I asked him that number… they lost four million dollars in 2020 when the Coronavirus happened. How much money did Jake Wood lose putting the Olympia on against all odds? If it wasn’t for two extremely wealthy guys that love bodybuilding — where would be right now?” Matt said.
Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to the video in the comment section and explained that he does not consider this a loss.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Views This As Investment
Matt shared that $4 million was lost during the event in just 2020 alone. Schwarzenegger comments and explained how spending is a loss but he views this as an investment for the future.
“Thank you for the kind words. It was an easy choice. I tell people the most important thing you can learn is the difference between spending, and investing. Spending is a loss, but I consider the past few years an investment in the sport of bodybuilding and our fitness crusade. I also know it was a tough time for a lot people financially and the athletes needed that prize money more than I did,” Arnold Schwarzenegger commented.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been adamant about improving bodybuilding, whether it be the reputation or health of competitors. He has spoken out many times on different issues, like steroids in the sport and the emergence of Classic Physique.
In the end, Schwarzenegger thanked Manager Matt for his words and understanding the big picture. The Arnold Classic will remain one of the biggest shows of the year and will bring in money moving forward.
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Hunter Labrada Shares Massive Physique Update At 285 Pounds
Hunter Labrada has the size necessary to compete at the Olympia and will now fine tune his overall package.
Hunter Labrada is preparing to attack the 2022 Olympia stage after a fourth-place finish last year. He is one of the bright, young talents in the sport and is continuing to make improvements to an already championship-like physique. Earlier in the week, Labrada shared a physique update and his current weight of 285 pounds.
Labrada was victorious during the 2021 Chicago Pro and punched his ticket to the biggest show in the sport. He looked elite during the event and decided to forgo other competitions this year to prepare.
During the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro, Labrada appeared as a guest poser and showed off his size. There were just three athletes who finished above Labrada in 2021 — Big Ramy, Brandon Curry, and Hadi Choopan. Labrada is looking to make a jump on the score card and showed off his progress.
Hunter Labrada Physique Update
Hunter Labrada made a video sharing his update and posted it on social media as well. In the video, he went over some minor details of his diet and workout from that day.
“16 weeks out from the ⭕️!–Last checkins fasted weight: 284lbs
This morning: 285lbs”
Hunter Labrada recently shared his eight-week split that will take him into his final stage of preparation for the Olympia. The show is 16 weeks out and Labrada is beginning to kick his prep into high gear.
“Good first week in the books! Tightened up visually and gained a pound, so moving in the right direction for sure! Biggest change since last check in is we implemented day-based nutrition (normal training day, pull day, rest day), and it’s started moving me along at a satisfactory rate.”
It is not just about the workouts for Labrada, son of legendary bodybuilder Lee Labrada. He shared some tips on his meal plan as well. This will help build the physique that could surprise on stage and win the show.
“Nutrition: current meal plan is at the end of the video, watch til the end if you want specifics! Went to day-specific meal plan. No days are even close to low yet, but the pull day diet is definitely a shit ton of food for me still!”
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Big Ramy Shares Workout Videos Ahead Of 2022 Olympia
Big Ramy looks primed and ready to make a run at his third consecutive Olympia title.
Big Ramy has been hard at work in the gym for months now preparing for the 2022 Olympia. He has shared different physique updates, sharing his current weight, and has now displayed some workout videos being used leading up to the competition.
In 2021, Ramy showed his pure size and conditioning on stage. There were many that thought he was not the most ripped and could have been defeated. In the end, the entire package was enough to earn him his second consecutive Sandow Trophy. Following the competition, it was admitted that Big Ramy did not train year round and was not at his best.
This was corrected in 2022. Big Ramy returned to the gym shortly after the 2021 competition so he had enough time to build the best physique possible. Since then, there has been some storylines surrounding Ramy, especially when he missed the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro as a guest poser.
Ramy is training at a high level recently and decided to share some different videos with his coach Dennis James.
Big Ramy Sculpting The Perfect Physique
On Friday morning, Big Ramy was back in the gym hitting shoulders. he was going up and down the rack performing side lateral raises with different dumbbells. In the caption, it is clear that his motivation is there for December.
“I will not slow down. I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me.”
James has also been sharing different workouts being used by Ramy over the course of his offseason.
“The 4 D’s Drive, Discipline, Determination and Dedication! Big Ramy at this point got it all.”
There are many who believe that Hadi Choopan showed up in the best shape in 2021. Ramy is making sure that these conversations do not happen again. If he comes in shredded, it is likely that Big Ramy displays a package that is difficult to top on stage.
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Larry Wheels Shares Physique Update One Month After Ending His Steroid Use
Larry Wheels has seen a change in physique since getting off steroids one month ago.
Larry Wheels is one of the most popular powerlifters in the world today. He has built an enormous following because of his feats of strength and personality in videos. Recently, he gave an update on how his physique has changed since going off his normal steroid cycle.
There has been a recent string of deaths in bodybuilding and this has caused many competitors to check their health. Wheels falls under that category. In April, the powerlifter went to do a full check on his heart after “abusing steroids” for over a decade.
Wheels shared that he is now on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy”. This is a treatment for those who produce an irregular amount of testosterone. Wheels explains how he plans to go on 175 mg per week. He has been using this method for a month now and shared a physique update on Instagram.
Larry Wheels Looks Slimmed Down, Still Shredded In Update
It is no surprise that Larry Wheels looks slimmed down in his recent physique update but still displays a shredded physique.
“1 month on TRT dose Can you guess my weight now?”
Larry Wheels did not share his current weight but asked for some guesses in the comments. On Aug. 16, Wheels shared a post saying that he was down to 240 pounds from 300.
Wheels was reaching some new heights in terms of deadlifts. He was on a mission to deadlift 1,000 pounds but was forced to stop. This does not mean that he is not lifting heavy at the moment. Wheels recently tackled a huge shoulder and bicep workout with Andrew Jacked, who is preparing for the 2022 Olympia.
Larry Wheels has let his fans in on multiple occasions over social media. It is likely that he continues to provide updates of his journey without steroids. Wheels remains strong and is as shredded as ever. It will be interesting to see what he does with his physique now that he is lighter.
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Andrew Jacked Discusses Visa Issues, Plans To Still Make It To Shows: ‘They Are Trying To Fast Track Or Expedite’
Andrew Jacked still wants to compete at the Arnold Classic UK prior to the 2022 Olympia.
Andrew Jacked is one of the up-and-coming rookie sensations in bodybuilding. He has earned the right to compete in the Men’s Open division at the 2022 Olympia and will have the chance to see how he stacks up against the best in the world. While the plan is to still compete at the 2022 Olympia, Jacked recently discussed some issues he is having with his Visa and how it may prevent him from stepping on stage during the Arnold Classic UK.
Jacked earned his Pro Card after winning the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur competition. He began working with some legendary bodybuilders, such as Flex Wheeler, and it did not take him long to pickup his first victory. Andrew Jacked won the 2022 Texas Pro and punched his ticket to the biggest show of the year.
After winning his first show, Jacked is still looking to build confidence and endurance on stage. This is why he was planning to appear in the Arnold Classic UK. While that is still the plan, he admits that it will be a little more difficult than expected.
Andrew Jacked Continues To Follow Plan
Andrew Jacked sat down with Desktop Bodybuilding for an interview to discuss his recent progressions. As of now, the plan is still the same and Jacked will look to get his Visa situation straightened out.
“The plan stays the same because for me, I’m using all these [shows] like to build, boost and build my endurance and confidence more because I still have to make some more people, especially in the Olympia. In the Olympia, I’ll be meeting the real big boys. At the Arnold, most pros have already been to the Olympia for like two or three years — for me, it’s like a learning process,” Jacked said.
Bodybuilding is a sport that has grown in popularity around the world. This has made Visa issues common as competitors have to travel to compete in certain competition. For Jacked, he is working on speeding up the process so he can get as many shows in as possible.
“I think yesterday, I went to the embassy to fix up my visa stuff and everything. I sent the documents to the organizers, so, we’ll see what happens. They are trying to fast track or expedite. So, whatever happens, if I have to go, I will go, if I don’t have to go, I can do anything because for me — all my life, I’ve lived by fate,” Jacked said.
Andrew Jacked Making Improvements To Compete At Olympia
Andrew Jacked is a combination of pure size and conditioning. He has built a championship package early in his career but continues to make some improvements leading up to the Olympia.
“I’m going back to the drawing board to fix some lagging parts, which I was instructed and directed to fix, so that I can make a good position there at the Olympia. I do all that, then I believe I can make a good position.”
The calendar has turned to September and this means different predictions and analysis of the competition will begin to intensify. Many believes that Big Ramy will win his third consecutive title because there are not many who can compete with his size. Andrew Jacked will continue to follow his process and let it take him where it may.
“If God says something is meant for me, it will come. If he says it’s not mine, I’ll just chill and something bigger will come after that. I just take things the way it is.”
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