The Classic Physique division continues to be a premier attraction at the 2025 Arnold Classic!
As the prestigious event draws near, all eyes are on the intense battle for the Classic Physique crown, a division that has solidified its place as a major highlight alongside the Men’s Open showdown. This marks the eighth edition of Classic Physique at the Arnold Classic, and with the level of competition at an all-time high, it has the potential to be the most electrifying contest yet.
Set to unfold from Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, the 2025 Arnold Classic promises an action-packed weekend. Classic Physique competitors will take center stage on Friday, with morning prejudging setting the tone for the highly anticipated finals later that evening. A select lineup of 12 elite athletes, handpicked through an exclusive invitation process, will battle for the coveted title, ensuring only the best physiques are showcased.
2025 Arnold Classic: Classic Physique Roster
Osmar Alanis
Adejoh Franklin Audu
Jihoon Bang
Michael Daboul
Logan Franklin
Lucas Funk
Matthew Greggo
Junior Javorski
Mike Sommerfeld
Wesley Vissers
Jeremiah Willies
Gabriel Zancanelli
Past Champions
Wesley Vissers returns as the reigning Arnold Classic Classic Physique champion, having etched his name in history as the division’s sixth different winner since its debut in 2018. Breon Ansley secured the inaugural title, while Terrence Ruffin stands alone as the only competitor to claim multiple victories in this prestigious division.
2018: Breon Ansley
2019: George Peterson
2020: Alex Cambronero
2021: Terrence Ruffin
2022: Terrence Ruffin
2023: Ramon Rocha Queiroz
2024: Wesley Vissers
Top Contenders
Michael Daboul
Michael Daboul placed seventh at the 2024 Olympia after delivering an impressive top-five finish at last year’s Arnold Classic. This year, he has a strong opportunity to break into the top three if he brings peak conditioning and muscle density to the stage. Daboul, a former Arnold Classic UK champion, boasts an impressive résumé filled with multiple career victories and continues to be a serious threat in any Classic Physique lineup.
Logan Franklin
Logan Franklin enters the competition as one of the division’s biggest dark-horse contenders, alongside rising stars Matthew Greggo and Junior Javorski. Franklin has built a reputation through his consistent presence at elite bodybuilding events, including the Olympia and New York Pro. A seasoned Arnold Classic competitor, he has stepped on this prestigious stage three times, highlighted by a top-three finish in 2021.
Mike Sommerfeld
Mike Sommerfeld heads into Columbus as a frontrunner after securing the runner-up position behind Chris Bumstead at the 2024 Olympia. With Bumstead officially stepping away from competition, Sommerfeld is now in prime position to ascend to the top of the Classic Physique ranks. However, before staking his claim as the division’s new standard-bearer, he must first seize the opportunity to capture his first Arnold Classic title.
Wesley Vissers
Wesley Vissers solidified his status as an elite competitor by defeating Ramon Dino en route to his Arnold Classic victory last year. He remains the only former champion set to take the stage in Columbus, adding even more anticipation to his title defense. After an eighth-place finish at the 2024 Olympia, Vissers has been focused on refining his conditioning and overall aesthetics as he aims for back-to-back Arnold Classic triumphs.
How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic
Prejudging for each division will take place on the Arnold Expo Stage, while the finals will unfold in the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Columbus Convention Center.
For those attending in person, tickets are available for purchase here. To secure access, VIP, Ultimate Expo, and three-day passes must be bought in advance, though limited tickets will be available at the venue while supplies last.
For fans watching from home, the 2025 Arnold Classic will be streamed live for free via the Arnold website. By registering, you’ll gain access to the full weekend of action, including the Arnold Classic, Arnold Strongman Classic, Arnold Amateur, and more!
