?I?ll Be in the Front Row Seat With Popcorn?: As Iain Valliere and Hunter Labrada Participate in Detroit Pro, ?Nigerian Lion? Can?t Hold His Excitement

In the world of?bodybuilding, there are moments that send shockwaves of excitement through the community, and one such moment occurred during a captivating podcast on Fouad Abiad’s YouTube channel.

Esteemed bodybuilder Samson Dauda, along with fellow bodybuilding enthusiasts Ben Chow and James Hollingshead, were in for an exciting surprise as they learned about two renowned bodybuilders set to compete in the prestigious Detroit Pro. The anticipation in the studio was palpable, and as the news unfolded, Samsan’s enthusiasm reached new heights.

Samson’s reaction to the news

Samson was asked whether he has any plans of competing in Detroit Pro to which he responded, “Nah… I’ll be in the front row seat with popcorn, watching and going, “Come on boys, kill it.” During the discussion about Detroit Pro, James Hollingshead made an exciting announcement revealing his intentions to compete in the Detroit Pro next year, right after stepping on the stage of the Arnold Classic. Ben Chow chimed in and continued the conversation,?“I got another athlete that wants to do Detroit.” Living up to the expectations of fellow bodybuilders,?Chow disclosed the athlete’s name,?“Hunter…he wants to do the Detroit Pro.”

While Samson looked shocked for a second, he expressed his disbelief by saying, “Oh Damn!”?Concluding the topic, Abiad jokingly stated,?“So far we have got- Hunter, James, Iain, and Kai Greene…says he’s coming back…Bumstead says he’s gonna switch to open.”?Dauda’s plans for not competing in Detroit Pro are because of the reason that he only wants to focus on Olympia for now. After?winning Arnold Classic under the leadership of a bodybuilding legend, Dauda is currently aiming for a win at Mr. Olympia.

Who is the coach of Samson Dauda and how are they two related?

Retired IFBB Pro Milos Sarcev was responsible for the amazing physique that Dauda presented during the 2023 Arnold Classic. During an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Sarcev revealed the reason behind choosing Dauda as his trainee for the then-upcoming Arnold Classic competition. Sarcev said,?“For the Arnold Classic, I have only one competitor, Samson Dauda. But that one can, I hope will take the show. This is, uh, you know, my breed.”

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?I believe that bodybuilding is much more than this muscle building. I love the shape mechanics, and the force and balance. And, Samson Dauda is actually a combination of all that. So, I want to bring back the beauty of the 90s. You know, the times when I competed with guys like Sean Ray, Flex Wheeler? Chris Cormier,??Sarcev added.

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While the fans can rule out the possibility of witnessing Dauda in the Detroit Pro this time, Samson seems excited about the announcement of Hunter’s presence at the competition. How do you think Hunter is going to place at the show? Let us know in the comments.