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King Kamali Says Andrew Jacked Is Peaking at the Perfect Time for Arnold Classic Domination<\/h2>\n

The Arnold Classic<\/a> isn\u2019t just another show. It\u2019s the battlefield where bodybuilders with elite physiques prove their greatness. In the latest episode of the IRON OG\u2019s unfiltered, host Armon Abidi turned up the heat and asked the other hosts one question \u2013 \u201cWho\u2019s your money on?\u201d<\/p>\n

Even with his preferences, King Kamali<\/a> <\/strong>would choose one athlete who is poised to do more than show up. Andrew Jacked<\/a> is the bodybuilder to watch, and Kamali shares his own reasons for choosing Andrew.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked Profile & Stats<\/h3>\n
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Full Name: Chinedu Andrew Obieka (Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilder)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/b><\/td>\nHeight<\/b><\/td>\nDate Of Birth<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
266 lbs<\/span><\/td>\n6\u20192\u2033<\/span><\/td>\n1985<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Division<\/b><\/td>\nEra<\/b><\/td>\nNationality<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding<\/span><\/td>\n2020<\/span><\/td>\nNigerian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Andrew Jacked has been on a momentum run in the Men\u2019s Open division over the last few years. Following his performance at the 2025 Olympia<\/a>, where he got 3rd<\/sup> place, Andrew dominated the stage and won at the 2025 Romania Muscle Fest Pro<\/a>, securing his spot for the next Olympia in 2026. With these recent accolades, it\u2019s clear that Andrew\u2019s confidence will become his weapon and could lead the way in the Arnold Classic.<\/p>\n

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High Stakes Competition With Other Contestants\u00a0<\/h3>\n

The Arnold lineup is stacked with threats. Names like Hadi Choopan<\/a>, Brandon Curry<\/a>, and Martin Fitzwater<\/a> all entered the discussion as potential spoilers depending on who shows up at their absolute best. King Kamali emphasized that if the political background in Iran hadn\u2019t there, he would have Hadi a little bit ahead of Andrew.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYeah, I\u2019m going to lean and go with Chris right here. If, but I will say if, Hadi wasn\u2019t having all these political issues and all that stuff, and it was just him going into the show, I would have Hadi ahead of Andrew a little bit. But because of all the collateral damage and all that stuff, I\u2019m going to have to say Andrew is going to have it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When Martin was included in the conversation, Kamali argued that his placement would depend on how Brandon Curry performs. When Armon commented on Martin\u2019s last-minute preparation, Kamali immediately followed up with his own funny stories about how much it truly mattered.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt depends on Brandon. I still like Brandon, man,\u201d said Kamali. \u201cBrandon is getting old, but I still think Brandon can. I mean, it depends on which Martin shows up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cI watched some of those videos, you know, one scoop of peanut butter with three drops of oil, I\u2019m like, what the f*ck happened? What happened to grilled chicken and f*ckin rice? Were we doing something wrong back then? I don\u2019t know, man,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why Kamali\u2019s Prediction Matters<\/h3>\n

As we all know, Kamali isn\u2019t a casual observer. He\u2019s been involved in bodybuilding for decades as a competitor, analyst, and coach. When someone with that level of experience singles out a favorite, it\u2019s rarely random. <\/p>\n

Amid tough competition, King Kamali, a keen observer, puts his bet on Andrew Jacked for the 2026 Arnold Classic, set for March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

You can watch the full video clip of King Kamali\u2019s predictions below:<\/p>\n

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