IFBB Pro Derik Farnsworth stepped up to call out all of his critics and put up his own cash for anyone that can beat him in the squat and deadlift. As we should have guessed, all of Derik’s critics had more bark than bite and no one entered the challenge. No one until now!
IFBB Pro Jose Raymond decided to bring some east coast muscle out west and battle Farnsworth for the money and the pride. Raymond won two IFBB 202 contests in 2010 and grabbed fourth place at the 2010 Olympia 202 Showdown. He’s also proven himself with the iron and is no stranger to a strength challenge. Here is what Jose had to say when he entered: “I’ve known Derik for almost 15 years, we have both beaten each other many times on stage. It will be an honor to do battle with him in another arena, a rubber match of sorts.”
What started out as a challenge to a bunch of faceless critics has become a true battle of strength between two great athletes and friends. Farnsworth is excited to take on Jose and had this to say: “Jose is a fellow Massachusetts bro I’ve had the pleasure of doing battle with in our amateur yrs. I know his intensity and drive all too well.. this is going to be battle!!!”