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Derek Lunsford isn\u2019t playing it safe in the lead-up to his title defense at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. In an interview shared on May 26, 2026, he discussed his rivalry with Chinedu Andrew \u2018Jacked\u2019 Obiekea. Additionally, he predicted that he could win the Olympia for the next three years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2025, Lunsford was focused on redemption after dropping the Sandow trophy. The loss motivated him to improve his legs, arms, and chest, which were on display at the Arnold Classic<\/a>. He won the event against Dauda and took out Nick Walker in a sudden-death finale at the Pittsburgh Pro<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To achieve his coveted \u2018Triple Crown\u2019 goal, Lunsford reclaimed the Mr. Olympia<\/a> title and secured a $600,000 winner\u2019s purse. While Lunsford took an extended off-season, Jacked remained active. He raked in $1 million in prize money, courtesy of his big wins at the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio<\/a> and UK<\/a> shows. With tensions flaring, Lunsford gave his thoughts on the current Men\u2019s Open climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Derek Lunsford Shares Unfiltered Take on Andrew Jacked Rivalry & 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/h2>\n

In the video, he shared that Jacked refused to visit his gym despite being invited.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cSomething needed to be said. It\u2019s been a couple years, nobody really knows, but behind the scenes, I\u2019ve had conversations with him. I just felt rubbed a certain way that wasn\u2019t good. I invited him to my gym. He refuses to come, which is fine; that\u2019s so petty if I held that against him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lunsford explained that Jacked was disrespectful after the Arnold Classic and wasn\u2019t grateful for his prize money.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cSome things he said to me were disrespectful,\u201d explained Lunsford. What got me the most was at the Arnold Classic, and he tried to paint a picture about me and Samson actually, for that matter, that was just completely untrue.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not going to sit there and allow him to portray me that way. But also, not even just the personal shots, but the fact of when we are talking about a million dollars that a promoter gives for placing first for winning the show and we shrug it off like it\u2019s nothing, like it\u2019s not that much money.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lunsford isn\u2019t lacking confidence. He made it clear that if he is still present, nobody has a chance at the Mr. Olympia title.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf I\u2019m still around, and if I\u2019m competing every single year, nobody has a chance because this [mentality] is stronger than anything you have ever known. I wanted to let you know that face to face, but then, I want it to click here and go, ah, hm, there is something different about this guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He doesn\u2019t see Jacked reaching a new level because he\u2019d have to go to a place mentally that he\u2019s never been.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe does have a standard that\u2019s above everyone else. If I ever want to think or consider being the champion and beating this guy, I\u2019m going to have to go to a place that I\u2019ve never went before. And, if he does it, he can be even more dangerous, but the thing is, man\u2026 I don\u2019t see it happening.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Looking ahead, Lunsford believes he can win the Mr. Olympia for the next three years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cWho knows\u2026,\u201d he added<\/a>. \u201cI can definitely see myself being Mr. Olympia for the next three years, for sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The reigning two-time champ isn\u2019t lacking self-belief, but some in the community don\u2019t like his chances at the Olympia. Shahriar Kamali, better known as King Kamali, stressed that Lunsford doesn\u2019t get respect as the Mr. Olympia and said nobody has him winning again<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 Mr. Olympia is set for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lunsford appears more determined than ever to leave Sin City with another title.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI might be a nice guy, I might care for you, but you wanna challenge me for this title \u2014 I don\u2019t think so. I\u2019m going to take your head off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, Andrew Jacked and Classic Physique Stars Guest Pose at 2026 Pittsburgh Pro<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the full video from the Beyond The Stage TV YouTube channel below:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n