Just 5 weeks away from the 2023 Arnold Classic, Shaun Clarida is all set to fight for another title. ‘The Giant Killer’ recently shared a post on his Instagram flexing his back. It didn’t take long for the bodybuilding enthusiasts to declare him as the winner, even though the event is yet to start. However, it won’t be easy for the bodybuilder, who will be jumping ships in the upcoming tournament, to take home the title.
Clarida’s last appearance was during the 212 Olympia in December 2022. Herein, he regained his title after losing it to Derek Lunsford in 2021. However, the 2x 212 Olympia champion will be competing in the Open division in the upcoming event. In this event, he’ll face tough competition from bodybuilders like Nick Walker, William Bonac, Samson Dauda, etc. Despite the lineup, fans are confident that Clarida will come out as the victor.
Bodybuilding world swoons over Shaun Clarida
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On 1st February 2023, Shaun ‘The Giant Killer’ Clarida shared a photo flaunting his jacked physique. Adding a caption for his photo, he wrote, “Sitting 5 weeks out at 190lbs from the 2023 @arnoldsports We ain’t hiding for this one. Ready to shake things up in Ohio!” It didn’t take long for his fans to fill the comments section. Judging by his muscular physique, fans reserved first place in the upcoming competition for him. One such fan commented, “If they judge based on actual bodybuilding criteria, this physique has to be first place.”
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Another one added, “Everyone fighting for 2nd place now 😬 this is nutty.” Hyped by the photo, an ecstatic fan commented, “Damn Mr. CLARIDA SHOULD WE CALL YOU COBRA, SILVERBACK, STINGRAY I MEAN DAMN HOMIE!!!!!!!”
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Discovering the hidden gem that Clarida is, one fan wrote, “They’re sleeping on you… until you hit that stage! 💥” One fan compared him to an iconic anime whose characters were famous for their strength and build-up. He wrote, “Yo, saw it looks like you found all the dragon balls 💥🔥”
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Appreciating the bodybuilder’s efforts, one fan commented, “Skills and dedication develop quality muscle !!your gonna kick ass brother.” A concerned fan reminded Clarida to not lose sight of his goal amongst all the hype and to stay focused. He wrote, “Awesome. Don’t take your foot off the gas pedal. Stay focused and good luck.”
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This isn’t the first time fans have gone gaga over a photo of Clarida, this week. Ever since the year started, the 40-year-old has been teasing the fans with his photos. Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing the bodybuilder add another title to his list of victories. Luckily for them, the wait won’t be too long now as the event is set to commence on 2nd March 2023.