JF Caron Analyses Worlds Strongest Man 2023 | Who Wins?!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @MattRhodesSport
    @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +47

    Huge thanks to the legend JF Caron imparting his knowledge for all of us here! Timestamps added to video for your convenience :)

    • @harrysquatter9896
      @harrysquatter9896 Год назад +2

      Absolutely brilliant. Looking forward to this! Thanks for getting the legend on Matt

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +3

      @@harrysquatter9896 welcome mate, was a great interview

    • @carlosjoaquim3555
      @carlosjoaquim3555 Год назад +2

      JF is the best.... legend !!!

    • @williammccallum4760
      @williammccallum4760 Год назад

      I figure I'll ask here, since this is a pinned comment. I'm just starting the video now, so maybe you answer my question. Has JF trained/met with Mitchell Hooper at all?
      Be interesting to see how that goes.
      It really looks like Hooper is Canada's next "Guy" so it seems to make sense that they meet.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      @@williammccallum4760 Don't think so mate. Jf has good Canadian prospects he's helping and Gabriel who competed this year.

  • @cantilever
    @cantilever Год назад +34

    Absolute 100% professional strongman--JF is a role model for young athletes to aspire to. The fact that he has only one podium appearance at WSM tells you how hard that competitionis...

  • @um8778
    @um8778 Год назад +32

    I love JF's positive attitude

  • @Doubledexter
    @Doubledexter Год назад +13

    I've always loved JF and can't wait to see him compete again later in the year. Also the bromance and brotherly love between Brian and JF is so wholesome. He's just as big a fan as we are. Of both the sport and Brian lol. Such a great insight from a pro with so much knowledge and experience.

  • @BentNotBroken1970
    @BentNotBroken1970 Год назад +7

    This was a great conversation, particularly his insights into WSM competitors based on his experience. Looking forward to seeing him back in competition next year.

  • @KalleSWBeck
    @KalleSWBeck Год назад +6

    Glad to see JF in good spirits

  • @iopunderstealth
    @iopunderstealth Год назад +8

    I'm about halfway through, and JF always surprises me with how highly he regards everyone. Credits to Bobby and Mateusz. Classy as heck!

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      He knows

    • @johnqpublic407
      @johnqpublic407 Год назад

      JF saying what lots of us thinking about Bobby.
      WSM committee should talk to JF & Big Z about formulating a new competition style....

  • @Flack1993
    @Flack1993 Год назад +5

    Can we just appreciate how Matt Rhodes is single handedly giving us some of the best strongman content out there? This small sport would die out without people like you, thank you so much ❤❤❤

  • @vaporcman1965
    @vaporcman1965 Год назад +6

    i knew it was monsieur Caron when you mentionned a legend! Ego should learn from this guy right there he's soo humble and nice and what a carreer. thanks for the content

  • @deathlis
    @deathlis Год назад +3

    Always good to hear your thoughts Caron! Can't wait to see you competing again!

  • @Starcrow999
    @Starcrow999 Год назад +14

    JF is such a trooper. Always positive and never whines.

  • @martinnilsson5295
    @martinnilsson5295 Год назад +3

    Thank you Mat great interview as always and u always meet up with great people

  • @Kaynos
    @Kaynos Год назад +5

    So great to hear from JF ! Thanks for this.

  • @1vootman
    @1vootman Год назад +3

    Great interview Matt, and great questions. Thanks for the interview. JF is an awesome competitor and human, cheers!

  • @the_snowball3718
    @the_snowball3718 Год назад +3

    Great to see an interview with the legendary JF! Always great hearing his thoughts.

  • @EmilBBechGrip
    @EmilBBechGrip Год назад +3

    Always good to see JF Caron, I hope he can reach his top shape again.

  • @tallpaulhutchensjr.
    @tallpaulhutchensjr. Год назад +4

    Oh wow look at Mr. Matt with the absolute legend Mr. JF Caron 💪🤘🏆 great interview and glad to see JF as always 🤘

  • @joebot9309
    @joebot9309 Год назад +1

    This is great with JF! Ty Matt.

  • @Ripplin
    @Ripplin Год назад +4

    Thanks, guys! Can't watch now, but looking forward to it later. Hoping maybe something will be said about Fortissimus in here at some point.

  • @lauriep7760
    @lauriep7760 Год назад +3

    Love JF… glad that he’s on his way back

  • @kingthorgrim1591
    @kingthorgrim1591 Год назад +2

    Duuude, love JF, the Canadian legend, hopefully he can have a good run once he comes back before he retires

  • @ivanstrnad2662
    @ivanstrnad2662 Год назад

    Thank you for this, both of you.

  • @ThorsHammer88
    @ThorsHammer88 Год назад +2

    Can’t wait to watch!

  • @XxVidMakerxX
    @XxVidMakerxX Год назад +2

    JF is so knowledgeable about the sport. You and him together I always learn a lot. Very enjoyable, Matt!

  • @marcoghiotti7153
    @marcoghiotti7153 Год назад +5

    Best of luck JF, we are missing your performances

  • @Eisenbieger1986
    @Eisenbieger1986 Год назад

    I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you both.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching

    • @Eisenbieger1986
      @Eisenbieger1986 Год назад

      @@MattRhodesSport You two would also be a great duo as commentators in strongman. Very professional and JF has much knowledge to share. I allways liked JFs passion for deadlift and raw strength and hope he recovers as good as possible, to get a final shot at WSM. He deserves it.

  • @calebgodard4554
    @calebgodard4554 Год назад +1

    This is absolute gold. Love JF and love your coverage. Thanks, Matt!

  • @SvenTheShoeBuyer
    @SvenTheShoeBuyer Год назад +2

    Awesome to see JF! I want to see him and Mateusz both at their best again.
    There needs to be some pressure on WSM to change their model of the heats 12-14 athletes instead of 10, and get rid of the darn stone off.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      They view it as a tv show, we view it as the sport of Strongman. Different priorities but WSM is important for getting the sport to a wider audience.

  • @dadimadh4528
    @dadimadh4528 Год назад

    Brilliant. Watched it in one sitting. You do well to get your guest talking then get out of the way. JF is a strongman treasure.

  • @PearlCab
    @PearlCab Год назад +2

    Awesome get, Matt‼️

  • @davidb1975a
    @davidb1975a Год назад +6

    Man!!! I miss JF.

  • @tinman293
    @tinman293 Год назад

    Love your channel Matt. Straight talking and great guests.

  • @Adumah77
    @Adumah77 Год назад +1

    I agree 100% put all 30 athletes together and the top 10 proceeds to the finals that is the only way we can truly know the strongest.

  • @mixerm93
    @mixerm93 Год назад

    Great interview, as always 👌

  • @colcloughjack
    @colcloughjack Год назад

    It's always great to see and hear from JF 😊

  • @charliewolf1163
    @charliewolf1163 Год назад +1

    Always enjoy listening to JF he’s pure class! Really enjoyed the questions Matt. Wish JF the best would love to see him at the Shaw Classic and WSM again!

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson5356 Год назад +3

    JF the best advice.

  • @michaelsweeney1283
    @michaelsweeney1283 Год назад +1

    Love JF he's a legend. Thanks Matt

  • @captainbiceps5209
    @captainbiceps5209 Год назад

    Will never get tired of JF interview, dude is very polite yet he says the things in a very straight to the point fashion. May he recover the best possible !

  • @eliheinrichs1185
    @eliheinrichs1185 Год назад

    JF is an absolute legend, and always surprises me with how insightful he is (it shouldn't at this point we've heard him being insightful for years). My goal is to eventually compete in an event he has put on, hearing he's coming back it would be so cool to compete against him in a show somewhere down the line

  • @bronchoped
    @bronchoped Год назад

    Appreciate having jf on. His analysis is of the best.

  • @charliehurst9273
    @charliehurst9273 Год назад

    Great interview! JF is my favourite and I can't wait to see him back!

  • @Josh_D03
    @Josh_D03 Год назад

    Had a bad meniscus surgery about 8 months ago and getting back on my feet was tough I couldn't imagine an injury like JF had. Will be glad to see him come back he was always one of my favorite

  • @TmB799
    @TmB799 Год назад +1

    J.f.coron is a humble respectful man an was an still cud b a top strongman again after a real bad injury but can tell he is focused on getting bk up the top again mind deffently jus hope his nee can get bk to gud health again an he can compete in the older classes an really b competitive an win events especially the deadlift static events so wish him well..Great Interview bigup from bidzy westmids gypsy 🙌 👊 👍 💯

  • @iopunderstealth
    @iopunderstealth Год назад +2

    The only downside to JF being here is that he isn't competing. Hopefully, maybe, we will see him back at WSM next year. Man's a legend regardless...

  • @pseudopetrus
    @pseudopetrus Год назад

    So glad to hear from JF!

  • @MrRm747
    @MrRm747 Год назад +4

    Matt interviewing JF?! Liked before I even started watching!

  • @ibbylancaster8981
    @ibbylancaster8981 Год назад +2

    Matt , I only live 2 hours from Myrtle Beach and I plan my n going down Sunday for the finals. I’m glad to see Evan doing well this year after his previous 2 years. It would be nice to see Brian take one more title. He had a setback with an infection as well but you have to admit the Ukrainians have all the reason in the world to win one for their country. Either way it is going to be an interesting finish for sure. Much love from Raeford NC, USA 🤙🤙

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +2

      I hate the politics side of it. Many great athletes in the final, Pavlo will surprise people, Lots of the guys have a real chance, it's wide open. I hope you really enjoy it there, have fun!

    • @TheVanillatech
      @TheVanillatech Год назад

      It's disgusting how the USA has pushed Ukranians into war with Russia and let Russia slaughter hundren thousand young men in the name of "NATO".
      Let WSM be. It's a sport. Doesn't need anything to do with politics, especially from the murderous Western Establishment.

    • @sanslimites4579
      @sanslimites4579 Год назад

      Pavlo was robbed.

  • @markovasil1608
    @markovasil1608 Год назад

    Looking forward to seeing JF back, great video Matt ❤💪

  • @tylerleis5719
    @tylerleis5719 Год назад +2

    JF is the best!

  • @harrysquatter9896
    @harrysquatter9896 Год назад +2

    NO WAY!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @lulzywizard7576
    @lulzywizard7576 Год назад +1

    Does JF have his own channel? I hear he's been having something of a comeback and he's someone whose progress i want to see

  • @Nagy.Patrik
    @Nagy.Patrik Год назад +1

    Is there anyone who doesnt love JF? Thanks Matt for the interview. He is one of the few who doesnt afraid to talk to you publicly. Some athletes are afraid of the backlash... Maybe they have been warned to avoid you? I wouldnt be surprised. The more money is in a sport the dirtier it gets. Except armwrestling 🙂

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      Yes, many talk to me like this publicly, then there a large set of the younger guys who talk to me privately just about weekly but not publicly, sad the strongest men in the world are scared of one man who controls them in that way.

  • @sanslimites4579
    @sanslimites4579 Год назад

    Not a single Bad take, super hyped for JF return and new show.

  • @odetotove
    @odetotove Год назад

    JF is amazing, educating the fans with his knowledge and, previously, performance. Excellent face of strength sport.

  • @douglasnisbet1189
    @douglasnisbet1189 Год назад

    JF is such a great strongman and ambassador for the sport

  • @bobz4968
    @bobz4968 Год назад

    I saw in a vintage S&H from I think 1968, Bill March, Olympic Lifter, a very upright strict overhead press of 390 lbs. The overhead press used to be a 3rd lift, but lifters were bending backwards to release sticking points, making the lift ridiculously hard to referee. Bill March under 300 lbs strict press 390

  • @torringtonstonekeeper
    @torringtonstonekeeper Год назад

    Matt what do you think about the video that the Lalas brothers did? You were talked about , they seemed to have more questions than answers

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      Weird they didn't ask me first. I spoke to them afterwards. Totally agree with their point that anything for the athletes is best but they totally missed the point, there is no money from it, my insta isn't monetised and I haven't ever made 1 reel. I cover it at a LOSS. They also hadn't realised Big Z, Nick Best etc were showing it, in Nick's case on RUclips. Ironic that is their most watched video talking about me whilst not making a video themselves like I did here each day covering WSM with my own graphics and thoughts. It just wasn't thought through at all.

    • @torringtonstonekeeper
      @torringtonstonekeeper Год назад

      @@MattRhodesSport shit I watched every event an every athlete. I think more people don't care about the rules. You didn't go that far.last year. It wasn't right what they did

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      @@torringtonstonekeeper I only get talked about because I'm by far the most watched channel covering the sport by a fully independent individual.

  • @jimmyp7928
    @jimmyp7928 Год назад

    Nice, no nonsense straight talking from JF.
    I agree that Mateusz will be back to show winning form. Others have said he needs to do a few SCL/Giants Live shows to get some comp sharpness back and they have a point. At 29 he still has time to turn things around.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      He needs some rest and then back to training, he came back well before full recovered. As you say, he's really not old.

  • @lucascheidegger1625
    @lucascheidegger1625 Год назад

    Jf helped raise the canadian level so much he helped hooper as well

  • @olegche7011
    @olegche7011 Год назад +3

    I like JF.

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 Год назад

    It would be hard to find a guy more informed than JF. He's competed at the elite level. He's humble and funny as well.

  • @hansolo3174
    @hansolo3174 Год назад

    You really need to make a podcast with all your connections in strenghtsport

  • @Dtmdeman
    @Dtmdeman Год назад

    Keep rockin J F.

  • @marcusorillius6971
    @marcusorillius6971 Год назад

    Cant wait to see Jf back competing!

  • @eliheinrichs1185
    @eliheinrichs1185 Год назад

    Also hearing his max deadlift is 400kg no belt or straps is absolutely insane after his injury, he'll be super dangerous at the Master's

  • @likeyou3317
    @likeyou3317 Год назад

    This is gonna be long one, so I just wanted to thank JF for this video, very insightfull.
    Below my analysis.
    Unordered top athletes prediction of each event:
    Fingal's Fingers - Tom, Brian, Hooper, Trey (long arms, upper and lower strength and speed is an advantage)
    Deadlift - Trey, Novikov, Hooper, Brian, Ragg
    Shield carry - Hooper, Tom, Novikov, Pavlo
    Max Dumbell Press - Novikov, Trey
    Vehicle Pull - Novikov, Trey, Tom, Brian, Pavlo
    Stones - Tom, Trey, Brian, Hooper (+ maybe Novikov his stones performance on Rogue 2022 was good, on ESM 2023 not so great - +0.5)
    +- some predictions may be a little far fetched + Jaco and Rugg may shuffle things around here, we just don't really know.
    Counts
    5 times - Trey
    4.5 times - Novikov
    4 times - Tom, Brian, Hooper
    3 times - ..
    2 times - Pavlo
    1 times - Jaco, Ragg
    Potential worst performances for each event:
    Fingal's Fingers - hard to tell
    Deadlift - Luke, Pavlo
    Shield carry -
    Max Dumbell Press - Luke
    Vehicle Pull -
    Stones -
    Bear in mind that these are on paper stats, these do not include current form, conditioning. We don't know much about Jaco or Ragg.
    Athletes that may be a little tired after stone off: Brian, Evan, Luke, Ragg
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Unordered Predictions (safe):
    1-5. Trey, Novikov, Hooper, Tom, Brian
    6-7. Pavlo, Evan
    8-10. Jaco, Ragg, Luke
    Unordered Predictions (maybe):
    1-3. Hooper, Trey, Novikov
    4-5. Brian, Tom
    6-7. Pavlo, Evan
    8-10. Jaco, Ragg, Luke
    Ordered Predictions (wild guess):
    1. Hooper
    2. Trey
    3. Novikov
    4. Brian
    5. Tom
    6. Pavlo
    7. Evan
    8. Ragg
    9. Jaco
    10. Luke
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Based on the on paper stats (best, worst events for each athlete), groups, conditioning and my personal gut feeling these are my predictions.
    Please discuss these if you feel otherwise!

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      Interesting read, I'd probably put Pavlo a little higher but looks like a solid prediction

    • @likeyou3317
      @likeyou3317 Год назад

      @@MattRhodesSport Yeah, I fought deadlift would cost him lots of points considering that almost all athletes here a good at deadlift (at least for reps), but I can imagine him getting 4-5.. maybe even 3rd place. I guess we will see!

  • @reallymysterious4520
    @reallymysterious4520 Год назад

    400 kg Deadlift without belt "was no problem" - lol - WHAT A BEAST - JF THE LEGEND !!!!!

  • @JBS7551
    @JBS7551 Год назад +3

    Strongman misses JF, Thor, Jerry, etc.

  • @strongmantaussi
    @strongmantaussi Год назад +1

    Bobby was robbed by the system. Great to see that you calculated that also and this is discussed. Hopefully we get some kind of change in the future for the qualifiers. Great video 💪

  • @Fabriziofilms
    @Fabriziofilms Год назад +1

    Thats what ive been saying about Hafthor since he came back... He better do strongman first and then after gaining strength, size, condition go for powerlifting cause he never was a powerlifter he only got a shot at it cause he was a literal tank of a strongman

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      Tough situation, let's see what he decides to do.

    • @Fabriziofilms
      @Fabriziofilms Год назад +1

      @@MattRhodesSport yes and btw great interview JF is awesome and you are the real man

  • @FreedomFighters89
    @FreedomFighters89 Год назад

    40:10 What happened in Dubai "that" year, talk about it, my friend 😂😂🤣

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      Would be funny to have real bts videos of everyone speaking their minds!

  • @TheVanillatech
    @TheVanillatech Год назад

    After Brian lifted that stone 11 times, I imagine he felt like I did after a 12 hour stonemason shift. HUGE McDonalds order the way home from work, three Big Macs, large fries, two applie turnovers and two large Fanta. Then SLEEEEEP for 10 hours like the dead. But the next day wake up fresh as a daisy ready to go again...

  • @atodaso1668
    @atodaso1668 Год назад +3

    JF is just amazing, one of the greatest to never win it.

  • @securem3
    @securem3 Год назад +1

    Leading expert?

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      Yes, anyone inside Strongman will tell you there's nobody with a better ability to recall facts, dates and figures than JF combined with 2 decades competing at the very elite end.

  • @jameschristy9966
    @jameschristy9966 Год назад

    Matt I'll have to meet up with you down here

  • @dorlavegas
    @dorlavegas Год назад

    (World's strongest man)is a Hollywood creation for television Christmas New Year special. We need to keep it in the United States in America

  • @davidb1975a
    @davidb1975a Год назад +2

    I think Brian is good after that stone off.. he is conditioned to do more.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      Hopefully he's not too fatigued

    • @davidb1975a
      @davidb1975a Год назад

      ​@Matt Rhodes Sport I do agree with you there. I'm rooting for him.
      I think top 5 will be Mitch, Brian, Tom, Oleksii, and Evan.. not in that order..

  • @EnglandLives
    @EnglandLives Год назад

    Instead of stone off I'd like to see a random event that none of the athletes know, so it tests strength, adaptability and technique. A better showing of strength imo instead of the same old stones. Each group could even get a different random event in place of the stone off so the other athletes waiting cannot learn.

  • @SapiensHomo-k7r
    @SapiensHomo-k7r Год назад +2

    JF back to looking as wide as the US-Canada border

  • @GetaVe
    @GetaVe Год назад

    505 for JF. I’m convinced.

  • @kooroshrostami27
    @kooroshrostami27 Год назад

    1. Mitch
    2. Novikov
    3. Tom
    4. Brian
    5. Pavlo

  • @justinpaul3110
    @justinpaul3110 Год назад

    The stone off was a crap idea. They came up with this because they didn't want athletes blowing off the final event. If they want see the athletes try to win the
    Stones GIVE A BONUS FOR WINNING THE STONES.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      Yeah it's not good

    • @justinpaul3110
      @justinpaul3110 Год назад

      @@MattRhodesSport I bet if WSM tossed even $1000 at the winner of the stones in the heats, people wouldn't blow it off.

  • @bobz4968
    @bobz4968 Год назад

    Hafthor at full strength with endurance from boxing, move aside Mitch Hooper

  • @rogerhagen305
    @rogerhagen305 Год назад

    Stay lean and clean, retire while you are healthy.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад

      I think he wants to bow out on his own terms but you are correct that health before all else.

  • @Adumah77
    @Adumah77 Год назад

    Jf might be the strongest pound for pound strongman ever, it will also be great if strongmen can be honest about there peds use and what they take for strength and size

  • @manamanamanamana1020
    @manamanamanamana1020 Год назад

    Mitch Hooper will win!

  • @-Erebus
    @-Erebus Год назад

    Is JF in a sauna? 😅

  • @natepolidoro4565
    @natepolidoro4565 Год назад

    Blurry

  • @BeastsandBarbells
    @BeastsandBarbells Год назад +3

    I agree. Everyone's closer, but no one is as good as the top guys used to be.

  • @BonFathead
    @BonFathead Год назад +2

    hey matt awesome as usual , did you have any idea about Mateusz knee injury when you went to see him in Poland , did he seem confident in his preparations even back then ?

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      He was doing ok for ASC although still not back to full fitness, he then had no time to prepare for WSM and needs a rest, he was never going to do well by his standards at World's this year.

    • @petershortland478
      @petershortland478 Год назад +1

      ​@Matt Rhodes Sport this is why I would focused on WSM and skip the Arnolds like Novikov did it's more difficult comp, I get Arnold's is bigger money but WSM is longer comp and much more demanding

  • @BeastsandBarbells
    @BeastsandBarbells Год назад +2

    There's not as many big deadlifters on the circuit. They have to keep it light. Even at the Arnold's, max deadlift was way down.

    • @MattRhodesSport
      @MattRhodesSport  Год назад +1

      There's quote a few 1000lb guys around to be fair

    • @BeastsandBarbells
      @BeastsandBarbells Год назад

      @Matt Rhodes Sport Yea, you can say that. Mitch, Rauno, Evan just broke 1k, I think Bishop can on a good day. Yea, you're right. That's fair to say. I guess it's just not like how it was 3-5 years ago is what I meant.