Bodybuilder Samson Dauda Reveals How Far He Has Come to Become the Top Contender for Mr. Olympia 2023: “Last Year No One Would Have Expected This”

The bodybuilding world is as intrigued as they have been as the Mr. Olympia 2023 begins in Orlando. Both the fans and the participating bodybuilders are expressing themselves in the most vibrant manner, as the event unfolds. On the back of winning the Arnold Classic 2023, Samson Dauda is one of the major fan favorites to lift the Sandow trophy this year.

Even experts have often talked about how he is a top contender despite the stiff competition expected on the stage. During the Olympia check in, when Dauda was interviewed, he showed his grateful side while talking about the opportunity he now had and the spot that he was predicted to win during the event.

Samson Dauda reveals his thoughts on his journey

In the latest interview video uploaded by Olympia TV, Dauda was featured alongside Chris Cormier. He stated that although he ranked well in his first Mr. Olympia contest, no one could have predicted the direction his career took in the last year. He said, “It feels an honor and a privilege, man, honestly. I’m really proud to be at this moment.”

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Furthermore, he also emphasized how proud he was, looking back on how things have happened. Dauda reflected, “This is something that you know, last year no one would have ever expected. No one would have even had me in the mix and to know that I see your reward from your hard work.” Then Samson Dauda continued to thank his people and his well-wishers who helped him reach this stage in his career.

Adding to the chorus that foretold a win for Dauda, firmly believing in him, his coach made bold statements predicting his win this season. Let us look at what Milos Sarcev had to say to back up his judgment.

Milos Sarcev banks on a Dauda win

In one of his appearances in Jay Cutler’s podcast, Cutler Cast, Milos Sarcev was talking about the upcoming Mr. Olympia winner. The coach had previously passed judgments that Dauda’s rival Nick Walker did not have as great a physique as Samson did. Later on, in the episode of Cutler Cast, he focused on the fact that size matters when it comes to bodybuilding, and especially Mr. Olympia. Thus, he remarked, “In the history of Olympia it’s always big guy wins, I mean Sergio Lia was the biggest in his time, Arnold was the biggest in his time right, and here comes the Lee Haney and Dorian and Ronnie…”

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As the final results of Mr. Olympia start rolling in within the span of a few days, only time can tell whether Milos’ predictions were spot on. With so many great bodybuilders lined up, do you think you agree with Sarcev? If not, who do you think might beat Samson Dauda this season? Let us know in the comments below.

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