The 2025 Fitworld Pro took place on March 22 in Anaheim, California, and was one of four IFBB Pro League contests lighting up the bodybuilding calendar this weekend. Featuring elite competitors from the Classic Physique division, this show served as a crucial qualifier for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, set to take place October 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With the competition season ramping up, athletes are racing against the clock to qualify before the September 14, 2025 cutoff. The Olympia qualification period officially began on September 16, 2024, giving bodybuilders a narrow window to earn their spot at the sport’s biggest stage.
Phil Niu Earns Olympia Qualification in Breakout Win
As expected, the Fitworld Pro brought intense competition and standout physiques. With well-balanced symmetry, dense muscularity, and a polished presentation, Phil Niu stood out as the clear frontrunner. His performance not only secured him the first-place finish but also punched his ticket to the 2025 Classic Physique Olympia, where a new champion will be crowned following Chris Bumstead’s retirement after winning his fifth Olympia title in 2024.
Hamzah Saeed delivered an impressive routine to finish in second, while Jeremiah Willies rounded out the top three with a well-conditioned showing.
2025 Classic Physique Fitworld Pro Results
- Winner — Phil Niu
- Second Place — Hamzah Saeed
- Third Place — Jeremiah Willies
- Fourth Place — Tae Min Jung
- Fifth Place — Alex Kent
- Sixth Place — Luc Andre Steinker
- Seventh Place — Jack Eagles
- Eighth Place — Vincent Dutilly
- Ninth Place — Mahdi Parvani
- Tenth Place — Jesse Strand
With Bumstead stepping away from competition, the Classic Physique division is wide open in 2025. Phil Niu’s victory at the Fitworld Pro has placed him among the early favorites in a new era of Classic Physique.
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2025 Fitworld Pro Scorecard
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