Jose Raymond is taken into account by many followers and fellow bodybuilders as one of many best beginner {and professional} rivals of all-time. He was a mainstay on the Olympia stage from 2008 till he referred to as it a profession in 2018. He’s a former Arnold Classic 212 champion, and had it not been for the run of seven-time Olympia 212 champion Flex Lewis, Raymond might’ve gained at the least one Olympia in his profession.
“The Boston Mass” joined Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and Chris Cormier for a current episode of “The Menace Podcast,” and Raymond shared his ideas concerning the present crop of rivals within the 212 division. Aside from former champions Shaun Clarida and Kamal Elgargni, Raymond shared that he’s a fan of Ukraine’s Oleh Kryvyi.
“He’s unbelievable too. He was sadly overlooked last year,” he stated emphatically. “Crazy conditioning, short, thick, and wide. He may need a little more leg sweep, but he’s very dangerous…I would put him in the top five.”
As James had with different friends, he put Raymond on the spot and requested him for a prime 5 prediction for this yr’s Olympia 212 contest, and Raymond was fast to oblige.
“Clarida, Kamal, Kerrith Baijo, Oleh, and Bryan Balzano.”
Cormier famous that Keone Pearson was noticeably absent from that record. Raymond shared a optimistic opinion about Pearson, however defined why he was off the record.
“That’s how tough this decision is. He’s the clear winner if he’s 100 percent, but I don’t see him being 100 percent. I’ve yet to see it. The versions that he’s brought so far will be beat by those guys I just said.”
The solely option to see how Raymond’s predictions play out is to be in Las Vegas for the 2022 Olympia Weekend on December 16th by 18th or by watching the pay-per-view at www.OlympiaProductions.com .
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