“Lost Some Muscle”: 245 lbs Bodybuilding Icon Makes an Upsetting Announcement About His Arnold Classic 2023 Appearance

Bodybuilding and social media star Blessing Awodibu had a great start to the 2022 competitive season. The Boogieman won the Indy Pro and the New York Pro bodybuilding shows. Previously he placed second in the Indy pro and sixth in the New York Pro. After two significant wins, Awodibu was among the hottest prospects for Mr. Olympia 2022. However, things didn’t go according to plan at last year’s Mr. Olympia for Awodibu. The bodybuilder couldn’t crack the top 15. Now nearly a month later, Awodibu announced another upsetting news for his fans.

Earlier, the 245 lbs bodybuilder announced on Instagram that he had received an invitation to compete at the Arnold Sports Festival. However, the two-time IFBB Pro League winner also announced that he would not compete in the 2023 Arnold Classic. Awodibu explained his decision to his 1.8 million strong Instagram fan base.

The bodybuilding star opened up about his future prospects

Blessing Awodibu uploaded five pictures on Instagram. In each image, the New York Pro winner hit a different bodybuilding pose and showed off his current physique from every angle. In the caption, Awodibu thanked the Arnold Sports Festival for inviting him to compete in the Arnold Classic 2022. However, he delivered some upsetting news to fans. “Unfortunately, I will not be doing the Arnold this year,” wrote the IFBB pro.

Awodibu opened up about an unplanned competition schedule that affected his prep for Mr. Olympia 2022. “I definitely lost some muscle mass, and I didn’t have enough time to fill out my physique before the Olympia.” Awodibu wrote in the caption. The IFBB pro said taking three months off after winning the Indy Pro and New York Pro was a mistake.

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Instead of beginning another prep for the Arnold Classic, Awodibu wants to focus on rebuilding his physique. Blessing Awodibu wrote, “I’m just giving my body the much-needed time to bring my shape back before any prep.” 

Blessing Awodibu also assured his fans

Despite the upsetting announcement, the New York Pro winner concluded the caption on a positive note. Awodibu wrote that fans could expect a “crazy comeback later this year.” Before last year’s Mr. Olympia, The Boogieman was confident he would beat Nick Walker. While he couldn’t beat Walker, Awodibu aims to come back stronger.

Awodibu was already an underdog going into last year’s Mr. Olympia. However, after seeing that Awodibu was not at his best during the contest, many fans are convinced the IFBB will improve. Many fans also commented on the post, stating those counting him out are in for a rude awakening.

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What do you feel about Blessing Awodibu’s announcement? Do you think the bodybuilding star will give Nick Walker a run for his money at Mr. Olympia 2023?