William Bonac, the renowned Men’s Open pro bodybuilder, has dismissed rumors of retirement and stated his intention to return to the stage stronger than ever in 2024. In a recent interview with Desktop Bodybuilding, Bonac revealed that he has not given up on his dream of winning a Mr. Olympia title and is using this year to prepare for his next shot.
The Rise of William Bonac: A Decade of Dedication
For over a decade, William Bonac has been competing at the highest level of bodybuilding, relying on his thick compact muscle density and unwavering work ethic to propel him to success. His two Arnold Classic victories in 2018 and 2020 have cemented his place among the elite talents in the sport.
Narrowly Missed: Bonac’s Near Win at Mr. Olympia
Despite his impressive record, Bonac fell just short of clinching the Mr. Olympia title in 2019, losing out to Brandon Curry. The close call has only motivated him further to continue pushing himself and refining his craft, setting his sights on achieving his ultimate goal.
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William Bonac’s Recent Bodybuilding Contests: Mixed Results
William Bonac, also known as ‘The Conqueror’, is a Men’s Open pro who has been participating at the highest level for over a decade. Despite narrowly missing out on the 2019 Mr. Olympia title to Brandon Curry, Bonac has proven himself to be an elite talent by winning the Arnold Classic twice.
However, Bonac’s recent bodybuilding contests have resulted in mixed outcomes. In 2022, he finished second at the Arnold Classic, which many believed he deserved to win, but went on to win the Boston Pro a week later, guaranteeing his spot in the Mr. Olympia show.
At the 2022 Mr. Olympia show in Las Vegas, Bonac was considered a notable favorite but was unable to make the first call-out and finished ninth overall. This result was a disappointment for Bonac, as well as for his teammate Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, who finished fifth and surprised many by falling short.
Bonac then attempted to compete at the latest Arnold Classic, but finished seventh overall. Despite these mixed results, Bonac remains determined to come back better than ever in 2024 and secure a Mr. Olympia title before calling it a career.
William Bonac Confident of Winning Arnold Classics and Mr. Olympias with a Year Off
William Bonac has expressed his confidence in winning the Arnold Classics and Mr. Olympias if he takes a year off to let his body recover. In a recent video, ‘The Conqueror’ mentioned that he is still in the running to win these prestigious titles despite missing out on the top spots in recent competitions.
Bonac has been participating in Men’s Open Pro competitions for over a decade and is a two-time winner of the Arnold Classic, having won gold in 2018 and 2020. He narrowly missed out on winning Mr. Olympia to Brandon Curry in 2019, but remains determined to secure the title before calling it a career.
Despite setbacks in 2022, where he finished second at the Arnold Classic and ninth at Mr. Olympia, Bonac remains confident in his ability to come back stronger. He believes that taking a year off to recover will allow him to bring his best package to future competitions, including the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.
“I do for sure [think] I can win the Arnold Classic; the possibility is still there. To win the Olympia… I don’t know man, where the judges are going with the kind of physiques that they want for that. But I think if I give it my all, like the next two years, then I might have the possibility to win the Olympia. Right now, it’s just taking time off, you know, let my body recover.”
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“When you compete and compete and compete, your body adjusts to the system to your supplementation and diet, so it won’t react as it normally would be. Your receptors – everything would be sensitive. So I need to get rid of that. Once I have that and that’s what I’m doing now, so I’ll need a whole year off. Once I have that, then I can come back again and everything will feel fresh, my body will feel fresh because that’s what I did in 2022 as well at the Arnold Classic.”
William Bonac, the accomplished bodybuilder, has defended his ninth and seventh-place finishes at the Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic contests. In his opinion, the judges made the correct decision, and he accepted the outcome, noting that it could have been worse. The remarks were made in an interview with Desktop Bodybuilding, where he discussed his future plans and the state of his physique. Despite not achieving the results he desired in these two competitions, Bonac remains determined to compete at the highest level and is taking a year off to recover and come back even stronger.
“It was the right decision. When I look back at the pictures, I was like I look shit. You know, so yeah, you can even say you have to be happy with your placing and what you got – it could have been worse. I looked like shit. At the Arnold, I looked better. Did I deserve my placings? Yeah. The judges put me there for a reason. I’m not a guy to complain about his placings. Of course, in the past, I had some issues.”
“I’ve grown, I understand the game. So, I don’t complain when I win, I’m happy when I win, so why should I complain when I lose some? It’s a big pie, everyone can have some of it,” added Bonac. “I know what I saw, and I was like [no], people told me I should have placed higher but I’m lucky that I got that place, believe me. It’s not the physique I wanted to represent at the Olympia.”
William Bonac Expresses Sympathy for Big Ramy: ‘Losing Your Title After Just Six Months as 2x Mr. Olympia is Tough’
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William Bonac expresses empathy for Big Ramy, as the former Mr. Olympia lost his prestigious title after reigning supreme for two consecutive years.
“To be honest with you, if I did qualify for the Olympia, I would have probably gone to the Olympia as well. For him [Big Ramy] to go, is a good thing as well. I wouldn’t be demotivated because of his placings that he didn’t maybe expect it at the Olympia and then maybe the Arnold. It’s tough you know, to be two-time Mr. Olympia, losing your title and all just in sixth months’ time. Losing your title and placing fifth and then going to the Arnold and not even placing in the top three, it’s kind of tough to be the king and then… you know,” said William Bonac.
“I thought he looked better at the Arnold and I think at the Olympia he didn’t look that bad. We all looked — we all didn’t look perfect. None of use except maybe three guys and those three guys were in the top three, simple as that. I think Big Ramy should maybe have a rest for this time now and start his prep for Olympia and then maybe after Olympia take a rest and go forward again. We are not as young as these guys anymore.”
William Bonac Takes a Year Off to Focus on Longevity and Targets Another Arnold Classic Victory
After a grueling season, William Bonac has decided to take a break from competitive bodybuilding for a year to allow his body to recover. In a recent update to fans, Bonac expressed his concerns about the toll that the sport has taken on his body and stated that he believes the time off will be beneficial for his overall longevity. Despite the disappointment of missing out on the elusive Mr. Olympia title, the Dutch bodybuilder has set his sights on another Arnold Classic victory next year, signaling his intention to return to competition in top form.
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William Bonac Sets His Sights on a Strong Comeback in 2024
Renowned Men’s Open bodybuilder William Bonac has shared his plans to come back stronger and more competitive in 2024. Despite the wear and tear his body has undergone, Bonac is not yet ready to retire from the sport. Instead, he has decided to take a year off to allow his body to recover from the strain of his busy schedule. As a former two-time Arnold Classic champion and a formidable contender in the Olympia, Bonac is determined to use this time to hone his physique and return to the stage better than ever.
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William Bonac, the celebrated Men’s Open pro bodybuilder, has his sights set on winning a Mr. Olympia title in 2024. Despite rumors of retirement, Bonac revealed in a recent interview with Desktop Bodybuilding that he is using this year to prepare for his next shot at the title. Bonac’s impressive record includes two Arnold Classic victories in 2018 and 2020, cementing his place among the elite talents in the sport. However, his recent bodybuilding contests have resulted in mixed outcomes, with a second-place finish at the Arnold Classic in 2022 and a ninth-place finish at the Mr. Olympia show. Despite setbacks, Bonac remains determined to come back better than ever in 2024, even expressing confidence in winning the Arnold Classics and Mr. Olympias if he takes a year off to let his body recover.
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