After a massive win at the Arnold Classic, Andrew Jacked isn't resting. He's already targeting another $250,000 prize at the Arnold UK. Jacked also has his sights set on a showdown with rival Samson Dauda.

The bodybuilding community saw the highest prize money in its entire history, $750,000, at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. And none other than Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea bagged it.

The competition is already set in motion, the dates being 27th- 29th March.

“I think I’ll be a little bit better. It’s just how I was better in Romania than in Olympia. I think it will be the same. I’ll be just an inch better,” he said.

He is sure that Fitzwater and all other contenders will bring their best foot forward.

Jacked also desires to battle it out against Samson Dauda; according to him, it will be a great challenge.

“I’m just looking forward to it being just him, giving the audience good entertainment," said ‘’Jacked’.

"I’m 6’2″, I'm taller than him by a little bit. But we’ve got the same structure, same everything, and I think that will be an amazing battle,” he added.

But Jacked has Samson Dauda in mind, the one he believes mirrors him best on stage. “I’m just looking forward to it being me and him, give the audience good entertainment,” he said, as he pointed to a potential clash that could define the division.

Samson Dauda’s Silent Strategy Sparks Olympia 2026 Speculation

While Andrew Jacked has been anything but consistent since the last Olympia, Samson Dauda has chosen a different strategy. He didn't appear in this year's U.S. Arnold Classic and most likely is preparing to appear directly on the Mr. Olympia 2026.

There is speculation that he will take a break and save his strength until Mr. Olympia 2026, which will take place on September 24-27 in Las Vegas.

Jacked currently remains fully focused on his performance in Birmingham. It is yet to be known if he will take a break from racing after this weekend and begin training solely for the Olympia or continue his campaign. 

Dauda's decision adds a new layer of intrigue to the road to Olympia, which is getting interesting.

Either way, this year's bodybuilding season promises to be an epic spectacle.

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

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Ashvinkumar Patil