“Don’t Know if Anyone’s Come Close”: Jay Cutler Backs On-Stage Rival Amongst Arnold Schwarzenegger and Other Bodybuilders in a Goat Debate

IFBB beast, Jay Cutler greatest stride into the bodybuilding domain was when he defeated eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman. After three years of standing as the runner-up, Cutler finally earned his win in 2006, dethroning The King. However, showing true sportsmanship, the pro recently sided with his on-stage rival, Coleman in the GOAT debate between him, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and others.

Talking to Maxx Chewning in his podcast venture, Don’t Be Sour, Cutler revealed why he feels Coleman is, and shall eternally be hailed as the ultimate GOAT of bodybuilding. He also pointed out the pioneering contributions of Schwarzenegger and his personal triumphs, but he stood firm on his stance till the end of the debate. 

Jay Cutler believes Ronnie Coleman is the ultimate athlete, not Arnold Schwarzenegger

According to the video that surfaced yesterday, the host, Maxx opined that he believes Schwarzenegger is the “real GOAT.” Not disagreeing with the statement, Cutler said, “Yeah probably.” But, reflecting on it, he had a greater revelation to make. While taking cognizance of the Austrian Oak’s great work in the sphere, he also issued a comparison of timelines and claimed that the former athlete was ahead of his time but there wasn’t enough competition. 

However, speaking of Coleman, he admitted that he boasted the greatest physique, which is to date, unmatched. “if you look at physique and the transition of time, just Ronnie pushed the physique level to just a crazy conditioning, muscle density quality. You know he was like a powerlifter and a bodybuilder…he broke all weight records and had a crazy physique,” the 49-year-old icon told. That’s not all, the American star athlete even hailed his greatest rival as one of a kind. 

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He added, “To be honest, since Coleman’s stepped away, I don’t know if anyone’s even come close to his physique.” Cutler even gravitated towards comparing Phil Heath, Dexter Jackson, Big Ramy, Shawn Rhoden, and Brandon Curry, to Coleman. He claimed even though Heath is a great competitor, he is not as “big and balanced” as the latter. Jumping back on Schwarzenegger, he shared that the legend’s overall achievements remain incomparable to others. Thus, he concluded by saying it all depends on the varying descriptions of GOAT, which depends on individuals. Yet, this is not the first time Cutler expressed his massive respect for Coleman publicly. 

Jay Cutler never beat Ronnie Coleman

Despite the Cutler-Coleman rivalry, the four-time Mr. Olympia’s appreciation for him has been unhindered. Recalling his iconic win in 2006, defeating Coleman, the star once confessed that he “didn’t beat the best Ronnie Coleman ever!” He claimed that he was simply better that day. As per sources, Cutler felt that they both couldn’t give their bests on the stage at that moment. 

Surprisingly, he felt upset upon his triumph because he was aware of how important the title was for Coleman that year. He could have won his ninth title, but fate had other plans. Since then, Cutler dominated the stage for four consecutive years, carving his name in the sport.

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