The 2025 Detroit Pro, set for Saturday, March 29, in Dearborn, MI, will feature the IFBB Professional League’s Men’s Open and Classic Physique divisions. This show is a 2025 Olympia qualifier, meaning the winners earn positions on the Olympia stage for their respective divisions. If the winner is already Olympia-qualified, no other spots will be awarded.
2025 Detroit Pro Rosters
Fifteen Men’s Open athletes and 13 Classic Physique competitors are slated for this contest. They are listed below with names in alphabetical order:
Men’s Open
- Justin Abbott (USA)
- William Bonac (Netherlands)
- Ralph Farah (UAE)
- Eiren Gauley (Canada)
- Ronald Gordon (USA)
- Sasan Heirati (UK)
- James Hollingshead (UK)
- Daniel Korman (USA)
- Walter Martin (USA)
- Adam Milledge (USA)
- Chris Miller (Canada)
- Justin Musiol (Germany)
- Benjamin Rafala (USA)
- Carlos Thomas Jr. (USA)
- Bartley Weaver IV (USA)
Classic Physique
- Bassem Ashouri (USA)
- Gabriel Castillo (USA)
- Jack Eagles (UK)
- Daniel Fabode (USA)
- Lucas Funk (Germany)
- Adrian Gordillo (Mexico)
- Matthew Greggo (USA)
- Brock Jenkins (USA)
- Alex Kent (UK)
- Hamzah Saeed (USA)
- Luc Andre Steinker (Germany)
- Wesley Vissers (Netherlands)
- Jay Yount (USA)
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Men’s Open Athletes to Watch
This lineup features three athletes who competed at the 2025 Arnold Classic and are the early favorites in Michigan:
William Bonac
Bonac is a two-time Arnold Classic champion and 2019 Mr. Olympia runner-up but has yet to qualify for the 2025 Olympia. He ranked fifth at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. This will be his first time competing in this contest.
James Hollingshead
Hollingshead of the United Kingdom ranked eighth at the 2025 Arnold Classic. His most recent win came at the 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Cup Pro.
Hollingshead is known for his density and thickness, but he has focused on improving his shape to return to the Olympia stage later this season.
Carlos Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr. has been called a future star in the making. At the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, his most significant show in the pro ranks, he finished one spot behind Hollingshead. Thomas Jr. will not be the largest athlete onstage, but his conditioning and symmetry may help him even the odds.
How to Watch
Fans who won’t be in attendance live can catch all the action for free on the Fouad Abiad Media YouTube channel. Center Podium will provide a second live stream. Details can be found on the promoter’s website.
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