2013 Arnold Sports Festival: Picks from the Pros

BRANCH WARREN

Resume: 2x Arnold Classic winner (2011-2012)
Top 6 Picks
1 Dexter Jackson
2 Johnnie Jackson
3 Toney Freeman
4 Cedric McMillan
5 Fouad Abiad
6 Hidetada Yamagishi

Warren’s Breakdown
“If Dexter looks like he did the last couple shows, he’s going to be tough to beat. He’s done a lot and looks like the old Dexter. But if he doesn’t come in right and if no one steps up, it’s not inconceivable to think Johnnie could place second or even better.”

“Johnnie has beaten all those guys up there at least one time or another. I thought we saw the best Johnnie ever at the Olympia this year and now he’s really motivated for this show. I’ve never seen him so focused, so intense. I train with him every day getting ready for the show and this is the best I’ve seen him look. His legs have come up, his legs are fuller. From the waist up he’s sick. From what I see, if he continues to make progress, he can win the show.”

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