Reigning Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic champ Derek Lunsford is teasing his next contest. In a YouTube video on Nov. 7, 2025, he confirmed ‘one way or another’ he’ll be at the 2026 Arnold Classic, scheduled for March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio.

Lunsford made history at the 2025 Mr. Olympia . After losing his title to Samson Dauda a year prior, he exacted revenge, reclaiming the Sandow trophy to become a two-time titleholder. It wasn’t a walk in the park for Lunsford; he faced numerous setbacks en route to gold, including a pec tear and then a panic attack during the Olympia finals .

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Having won the crown at the Arnold Classic last year, fans are curious if he’ll go after a title defense. Although Lunsford has another baby on the way, rumors suggest he

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