WATCH: Ronnie Coleman ranks his top 10 Mr. Olympia competitors.
As the 2022 Mr. Olympia edges closer, a number of high profile athletes and media are starting to predict who will be successful at the Mr. Olympia.
Ronnie Coleman, one of the best bodybuilders in the history of the sport, gives his prediction of who will place in the top ten.
Being a 8X Mr. Olympia winner, rest assured, Ronnie Coleman knows what he is talking about when it comes to predicting the top ten at the Mr. Olympia.
At the end of all his predictions, some people will be amazed of how Ronnie places his top ten. Some competitors will move up from 2021, but a number of competitors will be pushed out of the top ten.
Nick Walker
Starting with Nick Walker, Ronnie is impressed with the 2021 New York Pro and Arnold Classic winner.
Ronnie believes that Nick will need to do some work on his chest, but other than that, he his complete.
Nick will want to improve on his fifth place finish at the 2021 Mr. Olympia, with the goal of defeating defending champion Big Ramy.
Hunter Labrada
Next is Hunter Labrada, the son of the legendary Lee Labrada. Just like Nick Walker, Ronnie is happy with his v-taper and as well thinks his back needs a bit more width.
Regarding his arms, Coleman suggests that Hunter improves his peak on his biceps.
Hunter finished in fourth place in 2021, just ahead of Nick Walker.
Blessing Awodibu
The 2022 New York Pro winner, Blessing Awodibu will be making his Mr. Olympia debut this December.
The first thing that Ronnie noticed was Blessing’s abdominals, he is very impressed with their development.
In regards to his arms, Ronnie believes that Blessing needs a bit more roundness. The positives are that Blessing gas a great vacuum when he poses.
Blessing has great leg development, but Ronnie sees beyond that and suggest he gets some more separation.
Blessing’s traps need more work, Ronnie was not impressed.
Michal Krizo
At the time of publishing this article, Michal is still not qualified for the 2022 Mr. Olympia. He will be competing at a 2022 Mr. Olympia qualifier at the end of October.
Michal has just won his pro card in Italy, after making the switch from the IFBB Elite Pro, where he had a very successful run of victories.
The first body part that Ronnie was impressed with was his arms, Michal most possibly has the best arms in the world.
Michal’s chest development is also very good, Ronnie did not take long to point that out.
Michal’s most criticized body part is his back. When it comes to back development, Ronnie is the king and he knows what he is talking about.
Ronnie points out that Krizo needs more back width and thickness. Ronnie notices that Michal’s arms are so big, they distract his back pose.
Once Michal improves on his back development, Coleman believes he will have an incredible physique.
Hadi Choopan
Next up is the great Hadi Choopan. Hadi has been placing in the top five at the Mr. Olympia for a number of years. Hadi is known for is incredible condition.
Ronnie is impressed with Hadi’s v-taper, as well he is impressed with his shoulders and trap development.
Basically from the front, Ronnie Coleman is very impressed with what he is seeing at this stage in prep.
Ronnie was so impressed that he believes that Hadi can win the Mr. Olympia eventually.
Not too many people get the nod from Coleman, Hadi is part of a very exclusive club of athletes.
It must also be noted that Hadi has won numerous World and Asian champion titles with the IFBB, during his amateur career.
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Big Ramy
Big Ramy has won two consecutive Mr. Olympia titles and is a favorite to defend his title and win number three.
Ronnie starts his review by predicting that Big Ramy will most probably with the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
Ramy will be the biggest on stage at this years event. Ronnie could not find any problems with Ramy’s physique, confirming he is the favorite to win again.
Immediately, Ronnie congratulates him ahead of time to win the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
William Bonac
William Bonac has been a threat to Big Ramy for a number of years. Training in silence and staying away from the media, William is expected to shock a number of bodybuilders at the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
A favorite of Ronnie Coleman, there is not too much to criticize about William’s physique.
The only suggestion that Ronnie had was William needs to get his back a little bit more wider and thicker.
Just like Hadi Choopan, Ronnie believes that Bonac can win the Mr. Olympia in the future.
The modern day “Giant Killer” is predicted to be a top three finisher again this year.
Andrew Jacked
Andrew Jacked is one of the most talked about bodybuilders in 2022. Making the switch to the NPC after competing with the IFBB Elite Pro, Andrew immediately impressed by winning the 2022 Arnold UK and the Texas Pro.
Andrew will be making his Mr. Olympia debut this December. Being new to the game, Andrew will be hoping to place in the top ten.
Ronnie was immediately impressed with his physique, but points out that Andrew needs to also improve his back.
Ronnie believes that Andrew can dominate any open show and is the future of bodybuilding.
To round of his top ten predictions, Ronnie left out Brandon Curry and Shaun Clarida due to not having updated photos available, but he does mention then in his final top ten finishers.
Ronnie does not even mention Iain Valliere in his top ten. Iain finished in seventh place at the 2020 and 2021 Mr. Olympia. With the addition of some new athletes, some bodybuilding stars will be shocked with their placings.
Ronnie Coleman’s 2022 Mr. Olympia Top Ten Prediction
1. Big Ramy
2. Brandon Curry
3. Hadi Choopan
4. William Bonac
5. Nick Walker
6. Michal Krizo
7. Andrew Jacked
8. Hunter Labrada
9. Blessing Awodibu
10. Shaun Clarida
Looking at Ronnie final placings, it will surely cause some debate as the majority of bodybuilding media do not see it this way.
It will be interesting to see this December, if Ronnie’s predictions for the 2022 Mr. Olympia are valid.
