Nick Walker is one of the fastest-rising bodybuilders of the current times. Walker made a grand debut at the Olympia stage in 2021 by finishing in the top five. In the following year, he improved, and clinched the third spot, making him one of the front runners in the competition. Now, with his third Olympia coming up, Walker is aiming for the title this year. Naturally, he has to put up a tough fight against the reigning champion, runner-up, and other unforeseen contenders. But Walker isn’t worried about last year’s winner, Hadi Choopan, and other rising stars. In fact, he doesn’t see Choopan as a threat.

Instead, he believes another top finisher to be the biggest obstacle on his way to the Olympia throne. In a recent interview, Walker revealed who that bodybuilder is and why it isn’t ‘The Persian Wolf’.

Nick Walker makes an astonishing revelation

On 17th April 2023, the latest episode of The Mutant & The Mouth podcast was released. Herein, Walker answered some fan questions. One fan asked if Walker sees himself winning in the coming Olympia. To this, the confident Mutant claimed he sees himself winning any show he takes part in.

Since Walker placed third in 2022, he then continued by talking about last year’s winners and how he plans to tackle them. Walker made a bold statement when talking about the reigning champion, Hadi Choopan. He said, “Listen I love Hadi, but I don’t see him repeating in my opinion.”

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While Walker claims the first position holder isn’t a threat, he does see the runner-up as a strong contender. Walker continued, “…and Derek, you know, he could continue to beat me now.” Walker’s statement makes one wonder why The Mutant feels the 29-year-old bodybuilder can beat him.

Why is Derek Lunsford a threat to The Mutant?

Well, Nick Walker didn’t leave his fans hanging with a mind full of questions. Walker reasoned Lunsford has had enough time to rest after the 2022 Olympia and prepare for the competition in 2023. He continued, ” Now that he has a full off-season actually to put the work in and put you know size on now so we’ll see.” While Lunsford took the season off, Walker recently participated in the 2023 Arnold Classic.

Returning after a year’s gap, the 2021 Arnold Classic Champion shockingly finished 2nd this year. However, he claims to have improved and promises to bring back the freak fans have been waiting to see. “But everyone knows I improved drastically showed a show so it’s just going to really come down to what me and him look like, who’s been in better shape honestly,” Walker concluded.

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Only time will tell who’ll seize the throne this year. Will the showdown be between Walker and Lunsford or will Choopan successfully defend his title? Or will someone unexpectedly swoop in and claim the prize? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.