Men’s Open Bodybuilding division is one of the biggest attractions at the Arnold Classic every year in Columbus, Ohio. Dexter Jackson boasts the most victories (five) at this prestigious event and in 2019, Brandon Curry (2019 Mr. Olympia) was able to fend off the other competitors to hoist the trophy.
But 2020 was much different especially with no Brandon Curry and Roelly Winklaar in the lineup, and we had a new champion…
William Bonac is the 2020 Arnold Classic champion.
Here are the official results:
Arnold Classic 2020 Results
1st: William Bonac, $130,000
2nd: Dexter Jackson, $75,000
3rd: Big Ramy, $50,000
4th: Steve Kuclo, $30,000
5th: Sergio Oliva Jr., $15,000
6th: Cedric McMillan, $10,000
7th: Akim Williams, $2,000
8th: Maxx Charles, $2,000
9th: Victor Martinez, $2,000
10th: Patrick Moore, $2,000
11th: Joshua Lenartowicz, $1,000
William ‘The Conqueror’ Bonac has proven once again that he has what it takes to stand above the rest. He won the Arnold Classic back in 2018 and was the runner-up in 2019. So his win comes as no surprise as Bonac is on a roll, also having placed 2nd at the 2019 Mr. Olympia (his best finish yet) without his coach Neil Hill, and months later, he has earned the title of 2020 Arnold Classic champion!
William Bonac received a trophy and a check for $130,000 from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Runner up Dexter Jackson received $75,000 and a medal, what a career for the legend.
The legendary Dexter Jackson has won more titles than any other professional bodybuilder in the history. The Blade has made 18 Mr. Olympia appearances, won 2008 Mr. Olympia and 5 Arnold Classic titles (2005, 2006, 2008, 2013 and 2015). And what’s just as impressive, is that he was able to place 4th at the 2019 Olympia at the age of 50 and has never placed lower than 9th at the Olympia since his first appearance in 1999. But he recently announced that the 2020 Mr. Olympia contest will be his last competition. He also plans to compete at the Arnold Classic Australia and Brazil this year.
Big Ramy placed 3rd, Ramy came back to the stage after taking a year off from competition. After placing 6th at the 2018 Mr. Olympia, this time he came in better condition then his last showing but not good enough to win him the 1st place.
Ramy still need a pro win to qualify for the 2020 Mr. Olympia.
Stephen Kuclo, finished a career-best fourth in his third appearance in Columbus. He received $30,000 and a medal from Ricart Automotive and Europa Sports.
Sergio Oliva Jr. finished fifth and received $15,000 and a medal from Jan Tana and Cryotech Nordic. He also took home $10,000 for winning the Ed Corney Best Poser Award.
Cedric McMillan , finished sixth and received a medal and $10,000 from The Columbus Dispatch and Mount Carmel Health System.
Franco Columbu Most Muscular Trophy
Previously known as Arnold Classic Most Muscular
- Big Ramy, $10,000
Ed Corney Best Poser Award
- Sergio Oliva Jr., $10,000
Previous Men’s Open Winners
- 2019: Brandon Curry
- 2018: William Bonac
- 2017: Cedric McMillan
- 2016: Kai Greene
- 2015: Dexter Jackson
- 2014: Dennis Wolf
- 2013: Dexter Jackson
- 2012: Branch Warren
- 2011: Branch Warren
- 2010: Kai Greene
- 2009: Kai Greene
- 2008: Dexter Jackson
- 2007: Victor Martinez
- 2006: Dexter Jackson
- 2005: Dexter Jackson
- 2004: Jay Cutler
- 2003: Jay Cutler
- 2002: Jay Cutler
- 2001: Ronnie Coleman
- 2000: Flex Wheeler
- 1999: Nasser El Sonbaty
- 1998: Flex Wheeler
- 1997: Flex Wheeler
- 1996: Kevin Levrone
- 1995: Michael Francois
- 1994: Kevin Levrone
- 1993: Flex Wheeler
- 1992: Vince Taylor
- 1991: Shawn Ray
- 1990: Mike Ashley
- 1989: Rich Gaspari
2020 Arnold Classic Official Bodybuilding Scorecard:
2020 Arnold Classic Photo Gallery
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