This is Fuquene’s first professional victory.

Last updated on June 24th, 2024

Esteban Fuquene is the 2024 South Florida Classic Pro 212 champion. Fuquene was one of 14 athletes who competed in the IFBB Pro League show on Saturday, Jun. 22, 2024, in Boca Raton, FL.

Fuquene left the Sunshine State with his first pro victory and qualification to compete in the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV on Oct. 10-13, 2024. Michael Condell and Cody Drobot took second and third places, respectively. The final order of finish is below:

2024 South Florida Classic Pro 212 Final Placings

1. Esteban Fuquene (Colombia)
2. Michael Condell (United States)
3. Cody Drobot (Canada)
4. Lucas Garcia (Brazil)
5. Francis Allard (Canada)
6. Jason Joseph (United States)
7. Mark Smith (United States)
8. Tyrone Bundy (United States)
9. Luiz Esteves (United States)
10. Anthony Deherrera (United States)
11. Alex Dos Anjos (United States)
12. Enmanuel Rodriguez (United States)
13. Toto Djong (United States)
14. Zach Keefer (United States)

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Winner — Esteban Fuquene

Fuquene was coming off a second-place finish at the 2024 Toronto Pro Supershow on June 9, 2024, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Some fans felt he could have contended for the win in that show. He had two weeks to make the necessary adjustments to look even better and did just that to claim the gold.

Should Fuquene compete again during the 2024 qualifying season and lose, his Olympia qualification remains secure. However, if he wins another pro show, he would block that contest’s Olympia qualification from being awarded.

Second Place — Michael Condell

Condell made his IFBB Pro League debut three years after earning his pro status at the 2021 NPC National Championships. The prejudging round was the only scored round at this show. Condell was the clear runner-up, beating several veterans. That should be a confidence booster heading into his next contest.

Third Place — Cody Drobot

Drobot was better at this show than in Toronto, where he finished sixth overall. To continue pursuing an Olympia qualification, he must enter and win a pro show before Sept. 15, 2024.

212 To China

The next 212 show on the 2024 IFBB calendar is the China Pro in Sanya, China, on the weekend of July 5-7, 2024. The roster for that show has not been released at the time of this article’s publication.

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