Anticipation for the biggest show of the year is reaching a new high. On August 4, 2025, bodybuilder Nick Walker fired back at Derek Lunsford, calling him “scared” and “nervous” just 10 weeks from their showdown at the 2025 Mr. Olympia.

Walker turned the sport on its head earlier this season. Despite being counted out after missing the last two Olympias, he gave Lunsford the battle of his life at the Pittsburgh Pro . The results came down to a sudden-death round, with Lunsford narrowly picking up the victory.

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A week later, Walker dominated the 2025 New York Pro to secure his Olympia entry. Now, with Olympia glory fueling his every rep and meal, Walker touched on his prep and thoughts about the

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