Milos Sarcev is breaking down how Samson Dauda can replicate the success he enjoyed in 2024. In a YouTube video shared on June 5, 2025, Sarcev advised ‘The Nigerian Lion’ to focus less on size and more on getting chiseled for the stage.
Samson Dauda remains one of the biggest competitors in the Men’s Open. During the off-season, he has weighed over 300 pounds, and while mass isn’t the only aspect scored in contests, it counts for a lot. In 2024, Dauda shocked the world, defeating Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford to pull off a massive upset at the Olympia . He became the first Mr. Olympia from the UK since six-time winner Dorian Yates .
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While his momentum took a hit at the 2025 Arnold Classic after l