Derek Lunsford is a serious contender for the upcoming Mr. Olympia this year. The bodybuilding icon’s glorious journey includes the IFBB Tampa Pro title in the 212 division in 2017 and the 212 Mr. Olympia in 2021. But what raised his stature in the bodybuilding community was the 2022 Mr. Olympia, where he occupied second place, missing the top spot by four points.

However, he now talks about his controversy-causing attitude and how his coach, Hany Rambod, advised him not to say anything his fans might misinterpret.

Derek Lunsford talks about his mentor, Hany Rambod

The 30-year-old is known for his attitude, which brought him into a tussle with Flex Lewis in 2018 at a conference. However, he gets constant advice from his mentor, the ‘Pro Creator’ Hany Rambod. Appearing on the latest Muscle and Fitness’s The Menace Podcast, Derek Lunsford opened up about himself in a candid chat.

The show host, Dennis James, inquired, “Do you get tips from Hany regarding how to conduct yourself in certain situations?” The bodybuilding champion confirmed that most mentorship happens just by being around Hany.

Observing Lunsford’s behavior back in 2019, 2020, and 2021, Rambod suggested to his mentee, “You can be better than that.” However, the Mr. Olympia runner-up opened up, “If I say something that’s controversial or edgy like, that’s just me I’m not I don’t feel like I’m a bad person.” To the uninformed, Derek Lunsford and Flex Lewis were once involved in a ‘heated’ argument at a conference.

The 30-year-old’s brawl with Flex Lewis

The bodybuilding community can not forget the heated tussle between American and Welsh bodybuilders. After a press conference, Lunsford assumed Lewis to be the culprit who called him on the mic after the event. The confrontation soon turned into turmoil, and the bodybuilders decided to get into wrestling.

“Remember at one point we were like nose to know we got close like it was broken up bro I was like I’m about to have a wrestling match right now I can’t wrestle,” Lunsford confirmed in an interview. The foes soon sorted out their differences and developed a deep bond of friendship after the argument.

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Having realized his folly of getting over the board at certain times, Lunsford is keeping up with his mentor’s advice for a better image among his fans. What are your thoughts on the recent revelation of the most serious Mr. Olympia contender? Let us know in the comments below!

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