?Here to Stay?: 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford Is Confident of Defending His Title Next Year

This year?s Men?s Open division in Mr. Olympia, 2023 was surprisingly taken over by Derek Lunsford. He came in with his amazing conditioning, especially in his back muscles and glutes, and took away the Mr. Olympia title by defeating Hadi Choopan. There was a lot of controversies regarding who should have one and how the Persian Wolf had stormed off the stage. However, Derek Lansford held his ground and he also defended his contenders.

He is doing a lifestream right now and doing it straight from the gym. The champion does not compromise on his workout just because he won the biggest title in the bodybuilding world. He answered some fan questions and talked about his future in bodybuilding.

Derek Lunsford is confident that he will be in again

While speaking about his passion for bodybuilding,?and how Jay Cutler influenced him, he spoke about how he and his team had recorded the whole video of his journey to this competition. Lunsford was explaining how the video was going to pan out when a fan commented a message on the lifestream.

The fan promptly congratulated him and said, ?Go win next year champ.? The Mr. Olympia men?s physique champion gave a broad smile and replied, ?Yep, here to stay.? Arnold Classic champion is confident that he can retake the Mr. Olympia title.

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Derek even commented on his opponent, and why he stormed off previously in a press conference. His sportsmanship shows respect for bodybuilding, as well as his opponents.

Derek Lunsford understands Hadi Choopan’s sentiments

During the recent panel discussion and interview?after Mr Olympia’s Lunsford was asked about his emotions and the experience. Physiquevisuals uploaded an Instagram reel of the press conference and there he was asked about the reaction of Hadi Choopan after the results. Lunsford gave a very well-thought-out answer and expressed the emotions of any bodybuilder at that kind of time.

He stated, ?But look, this is not easy. We all pour our heart and soul into this.?? He explained how every champion pours their heart and soul into creating the best body possible and even sacrifices a lot. their family and friends sacrifice too. The Peoples Choice award winner and 212 Olympia winner said,??And I think like all the sacrifices that I make not just me like my wife is making with me and all the loved ones.? He recalled when he was also dejected after not winning the title, and said, ?Yeah I?ve been there it stings that sucks?I can understand how he feels though.?

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