Bodybuilder Carlos Thomas Jr. might be calling it a career sooner rather than later. On Oct. 28, 2025, he discussed retirement, emphasizing that this could be his final year in the sport.

Thomas Jr.’s round muscle bellies and massive legs gave him an edge the moment he turned Pro. In his IFBB Pro League debut, he took third place against a star-studded lineup at the 2023 Texas Pro , which featured Hunter Labrada and Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea . After holding his own, fans expected Thomas Jr. to be a shoo-in for the Mr. Olympia .

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However, he wasn’t able to earn a qualification that year. He opted to skip the 2024 bodybuilding season and aimed for a statement performance at the 2025 Arnold Classic . He ended up in ninth place, with Derek Lunsfo

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