{"id":14420,"date":"2025-06-10T02:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T19:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14420"},"modified":"2025-06-10T02:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T19:30:04","slug":"mr-olympia-legends-samson-dauda-derek-lunsford-brandon-curry-face-off-at-olympia-battle-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14420","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Olympia Legends Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford &#038; Brandon Curry Face Off at Olympia Battle 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bodybuilding fans were provided with a rare treat this weekend as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/athletes-celebrities\/news\/mr-olympia-winners-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three Mr Olympia champions<\/a> took part in an open workout for the masses. Billed as the \u201cOlympia Battle 2025,\u201d the event drew attention from hardcore enthusiasts and the mainstream media alike, with fans quick to weigh-in on which competitor brought the best physique as we head towards the industry\u2019s biggest event in October.<\/p>\n<p>Terrick El Guindy served as the master of ceremonies on Saturday, June 6, at Independence Gym in Scottsdale, AZ, as the 2024 Mr Olympia Samson Dauda, 2023 champ Derek Lunsford, and 2019 trophy winner Brandon Curry all allowed cameras to document a friendly battle between the brothers in iron.<\/p>\n<p>El Guindy noted that for many, Lunsford brings the best back to the stage, while Curry offers \u201ctechnically the best shoulders in the history of bodybuilding.\u201d Of course, both men will need to beat the current Mr Olympia, Samson Dauda, who looked as massive as ever on the day.<\/p>\n<h2>Bodybuilding Fans Fantasy Judge the Olympia Battle 2025<\/h2>\n<p>With a prime opportunity to see how each competitor compared ahead of the Olympia event itself, fans were quick to weigh-in on who they believe might take the title this year.<\/p>\n<p>Across social media, critics were quick to pick up on the calves. \u201cSamson\u2019s calves alone. Another level,\u201d wrote one follower. \u201cThis is the context why Samson should still remain the favorite to win the 2025 Olympia,\u201d said another, noting the sheer size difference between Dauda and his peers.<\/p>\n<p>Other fans, however, were impressed by Brandon Curry. \u201cBrandon actually looks very big,\u201d observed one comment. \u201cHe is always overlooked and has some of the best shape and symmetry in the game,\u201d agreed another.<\/p>\n<p>Darek Lunsford, who narrowly beat Nick Walker at the recent Pittsburgh Pro fared less well in the fantasy judging, however. \u201cSamson looks like he\u2019d eat Derek for breakfast!\u201d joked one viewer. \u201cDerek would be third place here,\u201d concluded another.<\/p>\n<p>While Nick Walker was not present at this particular event (he has never won a Mr. Olympia title), \u201cThe Mutant\u201d was still in the minds of many. \u201cDerek\u2019s back and Samson\u2019s arms are wild. Put them together and you get Nick Walker,\u201d joked another fan.<\/p>\n<p>With the 2025 Olympia still a few months out, all of these men have time to hone their phenomenal physiques for Sin City and will be subjected to a much more rigorous judging process when they hit the stage. Still, one social media user summed up the Olympia Battle perfectly: \u201cThey all look absolutely incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JzGl6kBzZoM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Olympia Battle 2025 on YouTube<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OLYMPIA BATTLE  2025 BODYBUILDING   SAMSON Vs. LUNSFORD Vs. 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