Fouad Abiad

On Nov. 26, 2021, professional bodybuilder Fouad Abiad released a video on his YouTube channel that included multiple announcements. Among them was his formal retirement from competitive bodybuilding. Abiad said that he came to the decision to retire on video rather than on stage after the recent deaths of numerous athletes in his sport, most recently 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, George Peterson, and John Meadows. The announcement can be seen starting at the 2:01 mark of the video below:

Canadian bodybuilder Fouad Abiad announced his retirement from the sport following the unfortunate passing of two elite bodybuilders. While Abiad is stepping away from competition in one capacity, the 4x Arnold Classic qualifier will potentially take part in the booth broadcast for the Arnold Classic in 2022. As the second...

If someone is going to be a commentator in a sport, it’s best to have experience of competing at that sport at a high level. When it comes to bodybuilding, few are as qualified as Dennis James and Fouad Abiad. Both men have won contests, competed on the Olympia stage, and have transitioned nicely into media roles. As a matter of fact, they both have successful podcasts that attract numerous listeners.