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by Shawn Ray
The 2022 Pro Bodybuilding season has gotten off to a fiery start! First we have former 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry winning his second Arnold Classic Title in Columbus, Ohio to pad his resume which includes Arnold Classic wins in both Australia and Brazil along with his Lou Ferrigno Legacy victory in Palm Springs to name a few. Add this years Arnold win to his past two consecutive Mr. Olympia 1st- Runner up placings and it’s clear that he’s the one to beat this December in Las Vegas if any of these “New Jacks” can hope to defeat the reigning, defending, TWO- Time Mr. Olympia Champion, Big Ramy!!
2022 Arnold Classic Winner, Brandon Curry
This season is proving to be one in which we can clearly see the future of bodybuilding being ushered in right before our eyes as the New Jacks begin to emerge and serve notice. In case you missed it one of our sports more promising rising starts jumped out quickly to qualify for the Olympia this year by winning two pro shows back to back by the name of Blessing Awodibu. Blessing snags victory in both Indiana and New York to confirm his arrival among the pro elite!
2022 Indy & NY Pro Winner, Blessing Awodibu
By way of Brazil, this years winner was home grown and a very popular choice in the form of Rafael Brandão. Rafael a year ago won the Romania Pro prior to his withdrawal from the 2022 Arnold Classic Ohio but the setback seemed to be the best thing for him as he had time to bring in his best package and wind up victorious at only 29 years old and standing 5’11 with nearly 250lbs of muscle it seems like Time is on his side!
2022 Arnold Classic Champion Brazil Rafael Brandão
In May we witnessed the arrival of a promise we knew we’d see kept in the form of Victory by Charles Griffen winning the California Pro in San Diego, California. Charles had the right amount of detail to go with his tiny waist and quality muscle. Charles qualifying for the Mr. Olympia again this year is significant since his last appearance in 2018 where he placed 13th.
2022 California Pro Champ, Charles Griffen
This years Toronto Pro Champion was none other than Egypt’s, Mohamed Shaaban. Mo was thickly muscled and this time had conditioning to go along with it! This victory ensures Mo with a sure fire return to the 2022 Mr. Olympia and will join fellow Egyptian, Big Ramy on the biggest stage for bodybuilding! Mo has struggled with fine detail and separation but in the Toronto Pro he seemed to bring the right amount of detail and muscle to qualify for December in Las Vegas!
2022 Toronto Pro Winner, Mohamed Shabaan
As the summer of 2022 kicked off, the IFBB Pro League headed to Puerto Rico where we witnessed the arrival of champion, Hassan Mostafa. Hassan showed up and showed out by hold off challenger, Theo Leguerrier for the win! Hassan was coming back after dealing with a few injuries and placing 13th in last years Mr Olympia to grab this years Qualifying spot by way of victory! Mohamed has always been a tad “Bottom Heavy” with his massive quads and slight water retention but on this occasion he peaked perfectly to vanquish his rivals however come Olympia time I personally would like to see him a few pounds lighter to be a real threat!
2022 Puerto Rico Pro Champ, Hassan Mostafa
This past weekend in Orlando,Florida the IFBB Pro League’s UBU, we’d once again see Hassan Mostafa wind up in the winners circle! Hassan stayed true to form and displayed some granular detail that was hiding below the surface of his skin under his thickly muscled physique to the delight of the judges! Once again, Hassan is peaking at the right time in order to be taken seriously heading into this years Mr. Olympia and with another full 5 plus months of preparation he will have considerable time to rest and recharge for the 58th edition of the Joe Weider, Mr Olympia Weekend!
2022 UBU Pro Champion, Hassan Mostafa
Entering the month of July the calendar still provides opportunities for others to join the fray with the Chicago Pro, Texas Pro Tampa Pro, Arnold UK and Dubai Shows still up for grabs and more Olympia Wualifying sports to be had!
This years fight for supremacy and notoriety among the New Jacks will most likely include a battle for recognition when Blessing, Charles, Mo, Hassan and Rafael join the likes of Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada on the sports biggest stage under the brightest lights on Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
Mr. Olympia Tickets are on-sale now at: MrOlympia.com
Editor in Chief.
12x Olympia Top 5 Finalist, Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee, International Master of Ceremonies, NPC Contest Promoter, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer, Fitness Journalist
by Shawn Ray
The 2022 Pro Bodybuilding season has gotten off to a fiery start! First we have former 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry winning his second Arnold Classic Title in Columbus, Ohio to pad his resume which includes Arnold Classic wins in both Australia and Brazil along with his Lou Ferrigno Legacy victory in Palm Springs to name a few. Add this years Arnold win to his past two consecutive Mr. Olympia 1st- Runner up placings and it’s clear that he’s the one to beat this December in Las Vegas if any of these “New Jacks” can hope to defeat the reigning, defending, TWO- Time Mr. Olympia Champion, Big Ramy!!
2022 Arnold Classic Winner, Brandon Curry
This season is proving to be one in which we can clearly see the future of bodybuilding being ushered in right before our eyes as the New Jacks begin to emerge and serve notice. In case you missed it one of our sports more promising rising starts jumped out quickly to qualify for the Olympia this year by winning two pro shows back to back by the name of Blessing Awodibu. Blessing snags victory in both Indiana and New York to confirm his arrival among the pro elite!
2022 Indy & NY Pro Winner, Blessing Awodibu
By way of Brazil, this years winner was home grown and a very popular choice in the form of Rafael Brandão. Rafael a year ago won the Romania Pro prior to his withdrawal from the 2022 Arnold Classic Ohio but the setback seemed to be the best thing for him as he had time to bring in his best package and wind up victorious at only 29 years old and standing 5’11 with nearly 250lbs of muscle it seems like Time is on his side!
2022 Arnold Classic Champion Brazil Rafael Brandão
In May we witnessed the arrival of a promise we knew we’d see kept in the form of Victory by Charles Griffen winning the California Pro in San Diego, California. Charles had the right amount of detail to go with his tiny waist and quality muscle. Charles qualifying for the Mr. Olympia again this year is significant since his last appearance in 2018 where he placed 13th.
2022 California Pro Champ, Charles Griffen
This years Toronto Pro Champion was none other than Egypt’s, Mohamed Shaaban. Mo was thickly muscled and this time had conditioning to go along with it! This victory ensures Mo with a sure fire return to the 2022 Mr. Olympia and will join fellow Egyptian, Big Ramy on the biggest stage for bodybuilding! Mo has struggled with fine detail and separation but in the Toronto Pro he seemed to bring the right amount of detail and muscle to qualify for December in Las Vegas!
2022 Toronto Pro Winner, Mohamed Shabaan
As the summer of 2022 kicked off, the IFBB Pro League headed to Puerto Rico where we witnessed the arrival of champion, Hassan Mostafa. Hassan showed up and showed out by hold off challenger, Theo Leguerrier for the win! Hassan was coming back after dealing with a few injuries and placing 13th in last years Mr Olympia to grab this years Qualifying spot by way of victory! Mohamed has always been a tad “Bottom Heavy” with his massive quads and slight water retention but on this occasion he peaked perfectly to vanquish his rivals however come Olympia time I personally would like to see him a few pounds lighter to be a real threat!
2022 Puerto Rico Pro Champ, Hassan Mostafa
This past weekend in Orlando,Florida the IFBB Pro League’s UBU, we’d once again see Hassan Mostafa wind up in the winners circle! Hassan stayed true to form and displayed some granular detail that was hiding below the surface of his skin under his thickly muscled physique to the delight of the judges! Once again, Hassan is peaking at the right time in order to be taken seriously heading into this years Mr. Olympia and with another full 5 plus months of preparation he will have considerable time to rest and recharge for the 58th edition of the Joe Weider, Mr Olympia Weekend!
2022 UBU Pro Champion, Hassan Mostafa
Entering the month of July the calendar still provides opportunities for others to join the fray with the Chicago Pro, Texas Pro Tampa Pro, Arnold UK and Dubai Shows still up for grabs and more Olympia Wualifying sports to be had!
This years fight for supremacy and notoriety among the New Jacks will most likely include a battle for recognition when Blessing, Charles, Mo, Hassan and Rafael join the likes of Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada on the sports biggest stage under the brightest lights on Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
Mr. Olympia Tickets are on-sale now at: MrOlympia.com
Editor in Chief.
12x Olympia Top 5 Finalist, Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee, International Master of Ceremonies, NPC Contest Promoter, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer, Fitness Journalist
Click here to view the article.
The 2022 Pro Bodybuilding season has gotten off to a fiery start! First we have former 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry winning his second Arnold Classic Title in Columbus, Ohio to pad his resume which includes Arnold Classic wins in both Australia and Brazil along with his Lou Ferrigno Legacy victory in Palm Springs to name a few. Add this years Arnold win to his past two consecutive Mr. Olympia 1st- Runner up placings and it’s clear that he’s the one to beat this December in Las Vegas if any of these “New Jacks” can hope to defeat the reigning, defending, TWO- Time Mr. Olympia Champion, Big Ramy!!
2022 Arnold Classic Winner, Brandon Curry
This season is proving to be one in which we can clearly see the future of bodybuilding being ushered in right before our eyes as the New Jacks begin to emerge and serve notice. In case you missed it one of our sports more promising rising starts jumped out quickly to qualify for the Olympia this year by winning two pro shows back to back by the name of Blessing Awodibu. Blessing snags victory in both Indiana and New York to confirm his arrival among the pro elite!
2022 Indy & NY Pro Winner, Blessing Awodibu
By way of Brazil, this years winner was home grown and a very popular choice in the form of Rafael Brandão. Rafael a year ago won the Romania Pro prior to his withdrawal from the 2022 Arnold Classic Ohio but the setback seemed to be the best thing for him as he had time to bring in his best package and wind up victorious at only 29 years old and standing 5’11 with nearly 250lbs of muscle it seems like Time is on his side!
2022 Arnold Classic Champion Brazil Rafael Brandão
In May we witnessed the arrival of a promise we knew we’d see kept in the form of Victory by Charles Griffen winning the California Pro in San Diego, California. Charles had the right amount of detail to go with his tiny waist and quality muscle. Charles qualifying for the Mr. Olympia again this year is significant since his last appearance in 2018 where he placed 13th.
2022 California Pro Champ, Charles Griffen
This years Toronto Pro Champion was none other than Egypt’s, Mohamed Shaaban. Mo was thickly muscled and this time had conditioning to go along with it! This victory ensures Mo with a sure fire return to the 2022 Mr. Olympia and will join fellow Egyptian, Big Ramy on the biggest stage for bodybuilding! Mo has struggled with fine detail and separation but in the Toronto Pro he seemed to bring the right amount of detail and muscle to qualify for December in Las Vegas!
2022 Toronto Pro Winner, Mohamed Shabaan
As the summer of 2022 kicked off, the IFBB Pro League headed to Puerto Rico where we witnessed the arrival of champion, Hassan Mostafa. Hassan showed up and showed out by hold off challenger, Theo Leguerrier for the win! Hassan was coming back after dealing with a few injuries and placing 13th in last years Mr Olympia to grab this years Qualifying spot by way of victory! Mohamed has always been a tad “Bottom Heavy” with his massive quads and slight water retention but on this occasion he peaked perfectly to vanquish his rivals however come Olympia time I personally would like to see him a few pounds lighter to be a real threat!
2022 Puerto Rico Pro Champ, Hassan Mostafa
This past weekend in Orlando,Florida the IFBB Pro League’s UBU, we’d once again see Hassan Mostafa wind up in the winners circle! Hassan stayed true to form and displayed some granular detail that was hiding below the surface of his skin under his thickly muscled physique to the delight of the judges! Once again, Hassan is peaking at the right time in order to be taken seriously heading into this years Mr. Olympia and with another full 5 plus months of preparation he will have considerable time to rest and recharge for the 58th edition of the Joe Weider, Mr Olympia Weekend!
2022 UBU Pro Champion, Hassan Mostafa
Entering the month of July the calendar still provides opportunities for others to join the fray with the Chicago Pro, Texas Pro Tampa Pro, Arnold UK and Dubai Shows still up for grabs and more Olympia Wualifying sports to be had!
This years fight for supremacy and notoriety among the New Jacks will most likely include a battle for recognition when Blessing, Charles, Mo, Hassan and Rafael join the likes of Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada on the sports biggest stage under the brightest lights on Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
Mr. Olympia Tickets are on-sale now at: MrOlympia.com
Editor in Chief.
12x Olympia Top 5 Finalist, Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee, International Master of Ceremonies, NPC Contest Promoter, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer, Fitness Journalist
by Shawn Ray
The 2022 Pro Bodybuilding season has gotten off to a fiery start! First we have former 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry winning his second Arnold Classic Title in Columbus, Ohio to pad his resume which includes Arnold Classic wins in both Australia and Brazil along with his Lou Ferrigno Legacy victory in Palm Springs to name a few. Add this years Arnold win to his past two consecutive Mr. Olympia 1st- Runner up placings and it’s clear that he’s the one to beat this December in Las Vegas if any of these “New Jacks” can hope to defeat the reigning, defending, TWO- Time Mr. Olympia Champion, Big Ramy!!
This season is proving to be one in which we can clearly see the future of bodybuilding being ushered in right before our eyes as the New Jacks begin to emerge and serve notice. In case you missed it one of our sports more promising rising starts jumped out quickly to qualify for the Olympia this year by winning two pro shows back to back by the name of Blessing Awodibu. Blessing snags victory in both Indiana and New York to confirm his arrival among the pro elite!
By way of Brazil, this years winner was home grown and a very popular choice in the form of Rafael Brandão. Rafael a year ago won the Romania Pro prior to his withdrawal from the 2022 Arnold Classic Ohio but the setback seemed to be the best thing for him as he had time to bring in his best package and wind up victorious at only 29 years old and standing 5’11 with nearly 250lbs of muscle it seems like Time is on his side!
In May we witnessed the arrival of a promise we knew we’d see kept in the form of Victory by Charles Griffen winning the California Pro in San Diego, California. Charles had the right amount of detail to go with his tiny waist and quality muscle. Charles qualifying for the Mr. Olympia again this year is significant since his last appearance in 2018 where he placed 13th.
This years Toronto Pro Champion was none other than Egypt’s, Mohamed Shaaban. Mo was thickly muscled and this time had conditioning to go along with it! This victory ensures Mo with a sure fire return to the 2022 Mr. Olympia and will join fellow Egyptian, Big Ramy on the biggest stage for bodybuilding! Mo has struggled with fine detail and separation but in the Toronto Pro he seemed to bring the right amount of detail and muscle to qualify for December in Las Vegas!
As the summer of 2022 kicked off, the IFBB Pro League headed to Puerto Rico where we witnessed the arrival of champion, Hassan Mostafa. Hassan showed up and showed out by hold off challenger, Theo Leguerrier for the win! Hassan was coming back after dealing with a few injuries and placing 13th in last years Mr Olympia to grab this years Qualifying spot by way of victory! Mohamed has always been a tad “Bottom Heavy” with his massive quads and slight water retention but on this occasion he peaked perfectly to vanquish his rivals however come Olympia time I personally would like to see him a few pounds lighter to be a real threat!
This past weekend in Orlando,Florida the IFBB Pro League’s UBU, we’d once again see Hassan Mostafa wind up in the winners circle! Hassan stayed true to form and displayed some granular detail that was hiding below the surface of his skin under his thickly muscled physique to the delight of the judges! Once again, Hassan is peaking at the right time in order to be taken seriously heading into this years Mr. Olympia and with another full 5 plus months of preparation he will have considerable time to rest and recharge for the 58th edition of the Joe Weider, Mr Olympia Weekend!
Entering the month of July the calendar still provides opportunities for others to join the fray with the Chicago Pro, Texas Pro Tampa Pro, Arnold UK and Dubai Shows still up for grabs and more Olympia Wualifying sports to be had!
This years fight for supremacy and notoriety among the New Jacks will most likely include a battle for recognition when Blessing, Charles, Mo, Hassan and Rafael join the likes of Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada on the sports biggest stage under the brightest lights on Zappos Theater in Las Vegas.
Mr. Olympia Tickets are on-sale now at: MrOlympia.com
Editor in Chief.
Click here to view the article.
