William The Conqueror

Ghanaian born and raised in Holland, William Bonac is possibly the closest he could be to taking his dream title of Mr Olympia. Is the impressive physique and impeccable drive of the hungry European enough to beat the outstanding seven times champ, Phil Heath?

- Darren Nicholhurst

As we have seen in the past, many champions are created from struggle. The stress of a hard upbringing and the adaptations that follow can be the making of a strong-minded champion. Bonac’s story is just that. A story that may change who takes home the Sandow trophy this year.

Flex UK had the pleasure of giving William his first ever front cover and received an exclusive insight into what has helped him speed through the ranks of Pro Bodybuilding.

A Chance In Life

“My mum brought myself and my family over to Holland when I was five years old,” William begins. I watched her struggle so badly to give us kids a chance in life. She was working many horrible dirty jobs, just to provide for her children and give them hope. So, I want to give her something back and support her and make her life easier.”

William’s home life was hard as a child.

“We didn’t have anything,” he says. “I used to go to my friend’s houses and they had great food, toys and nice furniture. I was embarrassed to bring anyone home because we couldn’t afford anything- even our sofa had big holes in it.”