R.I.P MIKE MENTZER

Mike Mentzer

Intro

Born: 15th November, 1951

Died: 10th June, 2001

Height: 1.73 m

About Mike Mentzer

Mike Mentzer was an IFBB professional bodybuilder. He was also a good businessman, author and philosopher. He left his studies after spending three years in the university. He wanted to became psychiatrist. At the age of 12 when he was only 43 kg he started bodybuilding. Form the very start of his teen age he was so inspired by the men appeared on different magazines so by seeing this his father bought him pair of dumbbells. At the of 15 his weight reached to 75 kg and at that time he can lift a heavy weight which was 170 kg on bench press, the weight some of elder bodybuilders still not able to lift Mike lifted at the age of 15. Bill Pearl was a hero and idol of Mike in bodybuilding sport. Mike always wanted to look like him. Mike served 4 years in U.S Air force after his graduation. He started competing in local competitions when he was 18 years old. In 1979 he won Mr Olympia in heavy weight class but defeated in overall category by Frank Zane. In the year 2002 Mike was inducted in IFBB Hall Of Fame.

List of competition:

• Mr. Lancaster - 1st (1971)
• AAU Mr. America - 10th (1971)
• AAU Teen Mr America - 2nd (1971)
• IFBB Mr. America - 3rd (Medium) (1975)
• ABBA Mr. USA - 2nd (Medium) (1975)
• IFBB Mr. America - 1st (Overall) (1976)
• IFBB Mr. America - 1st (Medium) (1976)
• IFBB Mr. Universe - 2nd (MW) (1976)
• IFBB North American Championships - 1st (Overall) (1977)
• IFBB North American Championships - 1st (MW) (1977)
• IFBB Mr. Universe - 2nd (HW) (1977)
• IFBB USA vs the World - 1st (HW) (1978)
• IFBB World Amateur Championships - 1st (HW) (1978)
• IFBB Canada Pro Cup - 2nd (1979)
• IFBB Florida Pro Invitational - 1st (1979)
• IFBB Night of Champions - 3rd (1979)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia - 1st (HW) (1979)
• IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - 2nd (1979)
• IFBB Southern Pro Cup - 1st (1979)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia - 5th (1980)

MULTI TALENTED EARL MAYNARD

Earl Maynard

Intro

Born: Barbados

Height: 172 cm

Profession: Bodybuilder, actor, director, wrestler

About Earl Maynard

As by reading the title of the post one can think that this man also done something besides bodybuilding. Earl born in Barbados, he is a professional bodybuilder, wrestler, actor, director and producer. He is one of the very few people who done in different fields along side Arnold. Earl won the Mr Universe title in 1964. He won almost all of his participated competitions or came in top three. Even in his one and only participated Mr Olympia competition in 1965 he came to 3rd place. Some of the critics thought that if he was competed more in Mr Olympia competition he may won the title. He had the most impressive physique of all time. He also done very much for the professional wrestling after started it in the year 1960. During his wining in the professional bodybuilding he carry on with wrestling. He is also done some of the movies as an actor. Also he is well known as the producer and director.

List of his bodybuilding competitions:

• Mr. Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st (1958)
• Universe - IFBB, Most Muscular, 1st (1959)
• Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st (1959)
• Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd (1961)
• Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 3rd (1963)
• Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st (1964)
• Universe - Pro - NABBA, Overall Winner (1964)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd (1965)
• Universe - IFBB, Tall, 1st (1965)
• Universe - IFBB, Overall Winner (1965)
• Masters Mr America - AAU, Tall, 1st (1977)
• World Cup Pro Universe - PBBA, Masters, 3rd (1977)
• Masters Mr America - AAU, Tall, 1st (1978)
• Masters Mr America - AAU, Overall Winner (1978)

R.I.P MIKE MATARAZZO

Mike Matarazzo

Intro

Born: 8th November, 1965

Height: 5' 10''

Weight: 250 lbs

Died: 16th August, 2014

About Mike Matarazzo

Mike Matarazzo was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder who died due to heart attack in August 2014. Before moving to California for his bodybuilding career he lived in Boston. Before moving to bodybuilding he was a boxer. His first Mr Olympia appearance was in 1991 and his best placing in Mr Olympia competition was on 9th position in the year 1998. It is unbelievable that he never came above 9th place in Mr Olympia because his nick name was 'Big Guns' and it is because of his huge arms and calves. He came into the category of bodybuilders who poses some of the huge arms in the history of sport. On 8th December 2004 he was forced to retired from bodybuilding because of his open heart surgery. The day on which he died he was waiting for the heart transplant but never made it after heart attack. His wife confirmed his death on social media Facebook.

List of his competitions:

• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall (1991)
• Mr. Olympia, Did not place (1991)
• Arnold Classic, 15th (1992)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (1992)
• Marissa Classic, 6th (1993)
• Night of Champions, 8th (1993)
• Mr. Olympia, 18th (1993)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, 2nd (1993)
• Arnold Classic, 9th (1994)
• San Jose Pro Invitational, 8th (1994)
• Florida Pro Invitational, 7th (1995)
• South Beach Pro Invitational, 7th (1995)
• Grand Prix Czech Republic, 9th (1996)
• Grand Prix Russia, 9th (1996)
• Grand Prix Switzerland, 9th (1996)
• Night of Champions, 5th (1996)
• Mr. Olympia, 13th (1996)
• Canada Pro Cup, 2nd (1997)
• Grand Prix Germany, 11th (1997)
• Grand Prix Hungary, 10th (1997)
• Grand Prix Spain, 10th (1997)
• Night of Champions, 4th (1997)
• Mr. Olympia, 13th (1997)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd (1997)
• Night of Champions, 3rd (1998)
• Mr. Olympia, 9th (1998)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational, 7th (1998)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd (1998)
• Mr. Olympia, 11th (1999)
• Night of Champions, Did not place (2000)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 6th (2000)
• Night of Champions, 5th (2001)
• Mr. Olympia, 21st (2001)

MUSCULAR STEVE KUCLO

Steve Kuclo

Intro

Born: 15th August, 1985

Height: 5' 11''

Weight: 265 lbs

About Steve Kuclo

Steve Kuclo is an American professional bodybuilder. He weighted 260 to 265 lbs during the contests but his off season weight rises up to 280 lbs. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. During the early age he played football, baseball and hockey. After completion of his graduation he studied two years of Automotive Engineer from University of Michigan. His wife is also IFBB bikini pro named as Amanda Latona. They married on 7th February, 2015. Besides competing in bodybuilding he also works as paramedic and firefighter in Dallas, Texas. He also appeared in different magazines and bodybuilding articles. He done a documentary named as ' The Future Of Bodybuilding' in 2011. By seeing his physique one can say that he is really the future of bodybuilding.

List of his competitions:

• NPC Capital City Classic 1st Place Teen, Teen Overall, 3rd Place Men's Heavyweight (2004)
• NPC Michigan Bodybuilding State Championships 1st Place Teen, Teen Overall, 4th Place Men's Heavyweight (2004)
• NPC Teen Nationals 1st Place Heavyweight Division (2004)
• NPC Collegiate Nationals HeavyWeight, 3rd (2005)
• NPC Michigan Championships Teen, 1st (2005)
• NPC Michigan Championships HeavyWeight, 5th (2005)
• Teen Nationals HeavyWeight, 1st (2005)
• North American Championships Super-HeavyWeight, 8th (2007)
• NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 3rd (2008)
• NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 13th (2009)
• NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 3rd (2010)
• NPC USA Championships Super-HeavyWeight, 6th (2010)
• NPC USA Men's Super-Heavyweight, Overall (2011)
• Dallas Europa Super Show Men's Open, 1st (2013)
• Mr. Olympia, 14th (2013)
• Arnold Classic Brazil, 1st (2014)
• Finland Pro, 2nd Place (2014)
• San Marino Pro, 7th place (2014)
• EVLS Prague Pro, 5th place (2014)
• Dubai Open, 4th place (2014)
• Mr. Olympia, 9th place (2014)

OLD GUN MICHAEL KEFALIANOS

Michael Kefalianos

Intro

Born: 16th August, 1970

Weight: 250 lbs

Height: 5' 6''

About Michael Kefalianos

Michael Kefalianos is an IFBB professional bodybuilder still competing in contest. He is a Greek bodybuilder and considered to be the best Greek bodybuilder of all time. HE came to 4th place in 2009 Australian Pro Grand Prix because of which he qualify for the Mr Olympia contest, not only that he is also the first Greek person to qualify for the Mr Olympia competition. His best win was Mr. Europe Pro in 2012 which was held in Spain. He earned his pro card in 2008 by wining the International North German Championship. His first Mr Olympia was in 2009 where he finishes 16th. In 2010 Mr Olympia he did not place. His first Arnold Classic was in 2012 where he came to 9th place. In 2012 at Australian Grand Prix he came to 2nd after Branch Warren and qualified for the 3rd time to compete in Mr Olympia competition.

List of his competitions:

• IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix IX – 4th (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia) (2009)
• IFBB New York Pro – 11th (2009)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia – joint 16th (2009)
• IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix X – 4th (2010)
• IFBB Orlando Europa Show of Champions – 4th (2010)
• IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships – 5th (2010)
• IFBB Hartford Europa Battle of Champions – 4th (2010)
• IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 5th (2010)
• IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 6th (2010)
• IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix XI – 3rd (qualified for entry to Mr. Olympia) (2011)
• IFBB British Grand Prix I Open Class – 5th (2011)
• IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany – 5th (2011)
• IFBB New York Pro – 6th (2011)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th (2011)
• IFBB Sheru Classic – 7th (2011)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th (2011)
• IFBB Arnold Classic – 9th (2012)
• IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 2nd (2012)
• IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 2nd (2012)
• IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – Winner (2012)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia – 16th (2012)
• IFBB Sheru Classic – 5th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 8th (2012)
• IFBB EVLS Prague Pro – 9th (2012)
• IFBB Masters Olympia – 6th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic – 12th (2013)
• IFBB Australian Grand Prix – 6th (2013)
• IFBB FIBO Power Pro – 7th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil – 7th (2013)
• IFBB Mr. Europe Pro – 4th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 12th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil - 8th (2014)
• IFBB New York Pro - 7th (2014)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 9th (2014)
• IFBB Fitness House Pro Russian Grand Prix - 9th (2014)
• IFBB Arnold Classic - 13th (2015)

RETIRED MIKE KATZ

Mike Katz

Intro

Born: 14th November, 1944

Height: 6' 2''

Weight: 230 lbs

About Mike Katz

Mike Katz is a former football player and IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is well known for his appearance in the documentary 'Pumping Iron' with the great Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mike done his graduation in the year 1966. While in his training period he also worked as a high school gym teacher. In 1975 Mr Universe competition he placed 4th but still not wanted to gave up and returned to Mr Olympia in 1976 with very improved body which helped him to came on 2nd place which boost up his confidence and people also admire the hard work. He also done very good on football field. He played form New York Jets from which he retired because of his leg injury in 1968.

List of his competitions:

• Mr. Connecticut 2nd (1963)
• Mr. Insurance City 9th (1963)
• AAU Teen Mr. America; 4th Place (1964)
• AAU Teen Mr. America Most Muscular, 5th Place (1964)
• Mr. New England States 1st (1965)
• IFBB Mr. America Tall, 40th Place (1969)
• IFBB Mr. America Tall & Overall, 4th Place (1970)
• AAU Mr. East Coast Tall & Overall, 4th Place (1970)
• IFBB Universe Tall, 3rd Place (1971)
• Beat Brandon Lewi for the Heavyweight Championship of the World (1971)
• IFBB Mr. International Tall, 4th Place (1972)
• IFBB Universe Tall, 4th Place (1972)
• IFBB Universe Tall, 3rd Place (1973)
• IFBB Mr. International Tall, - 4th Place (1974)
• IFBB Universe Tall, 4th Place (1975)
• Mr. Olympia Over 200 lbs, 2nd Place (1976)
• NBA Natural Mr. America Professional, 4th Place (1980)
• IFBB World Pro Championships Did Not Place (1980)
• Retired after losing to Cooper Hayman in the National Strongman Competition (1980)
• Mr. Olympia 15th Place (1981)

BIG MARCUS HALEY

Marcus Haley

Intro

Born: 5th October, 1972

Height: 5' 7''

Weight: 265 lbs

About Marcus Haley

Marcus Haley is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. 'Haley's Comet' is the nickname of Marcus. Before entering in the bodybuilding sport he raised his 4 little brothers because his mother fighting with a bout of drug abuse. In his high school he play football because of which he got the scholarship. Shawn Ray and Mike Ashley are the two names that Marcus look as an idols for him. Then in Las Vegas he started training in Gold's gym. In his first competition which was Golds Gym Classic he did not know about the diet so he ate every thing came in front of him. And because of his excessive diet plan he came to third place in that show. In the year 2005 at USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championship he earned his IFBB pro card by wining in super heavy weight category. He placed 5th in 2007 Iron man Pro which helped him to compete in Mr Olympia. In the same year he also won 'Best Poser' award at Arnold Classic.

List of his competitions:

• Mr. Olympia - 13th (2010)
• Orlando Pro - 2nd (2010)
• Ironman - 9th (2009)
• Olympia - 16th (2007)
• Arnold Classic - 12th (2007)
• Sacramento Pro - 5th (2007)
• Ironman Pro - 5th (Qualified for Mr. Olympia) (2007)
• Europa Super Show - 8th (2006)
• Atlantic City Pro - 4th (2006)
• Colorado Pro - 4th (2006)
• Mr. North America - 1st (2005)
• USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 1st (Super Heavyweight) (2005)
• USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Super Heavyweight) (2004)
• National Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 7th (Heavyweight) (2003)
• USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 2nd (Heavyweight) (2002)
• USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Heavyweight) (2001)
• Las Vegas Classic - 2nd (1999)
• Golds Gym Classic - 3rd (Middleweight) (1997)

MUSCULAR AHMAD HAIDER

Ahmad Haider

Intro

Born: 10th April, 1968

Height: 5' 7''

Weight: 220 lbs

About Ahmad Haider

Ahmad Haider born in Lebanon is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. Because of his very much developed abdominal he has a nickname of 'Abzilla'. He won his first participated competition that was in 1997 World Championships. His first IFBB Mr Olympia competition was held in 1998 where he finished at 16th place. In 2000 Arnold Classic he placed 12th which was his first appearance in Arnold Classic. His best placing in Mr Olympia competition was in 2002 and 2004 when he finishes on 13th both times. He has been featured in many bodybuilding articles and magazines including Muscular Development Magazine.

List of his competitions:

• World Championships Light Heavyweight & Overall, 1st (1997)
• Ironman Pro Invitational 9th (1999)
• Ironman Pro Invitational 10th (2000)
• 2000 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 12th (2000)
• 2002 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 6th (2002)
• 2002 Mr. Olympia 13th (2002)
• 2003 Arnold Classic 7th (2003)
• 2003 Ironman Pro Invitational 7th (2003)
• 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational 6th (2003)
• 2004 Arnold Classic, 9th (2004)
• 2004 Florida Pro Xtreme Challenge, 2nd (2004)
• 2004 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th (2004)
• 2004 Night of Champions, 4th (2004)
• 2004 Mr. Olympia, 13th (2004)
• 2004 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 5th (2004)
• 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 9th (2004)
• 2005 New York Pro Championships, 2nd (2005)
• 2005 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd (2005)
• 2006 Arnold Classic, 12th (2006)
• 2006 Ironman Pro Invitational, 9th (2006)
• 2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 6th (2006)
• 2007 Ironman Pro Invitational, 8th (2007)
• 2007 Sacramento Pro Championships, 4th (2007)
• 2009 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (2009)
• 2009 Arnold Classic, 12th (2009)

SMART RICH GASPARI

Rich Gaspari

Intro

Born: 16th May, 1963

Height: 1.78 m

Nick name: The Dragon Slayer

About Rich Gaspari

Rich Gaspari was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is the old gun, retired in 1990's. He was also the part of Hall Of Fame in 2004. He never won the Mr Olympia title. His best placing in Mr Olympia was on 2nd place. He came to 2nd position 3 times in a row from 1986 to 1988. He owns his supplement brands also available on his websites named as Gaspari Nutrition. He appeared in many magazines and bodybuilding articles. In 2011 he once again after 23 years of gap appeared on magazine's cover. He was also awarded with the award of Muscle Beach Hall Of Fame in 2011 by actor Ryan Phillippe and boxer Shane Mosley. In the year 2014 his book '51 Days No Excuses' was published. In this book he showed how to transform the body in 51 days by working out, changing diet, overcome personal mind disturbing obstacles etc.

List of his competitions:

• NPC Junior Nationals Overall Winner (1983)
• NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight, 1st (1983)
• NPC Nationals HeavyWeight, 5th (1983)
• NPC Nationals Light-HeavyWeight, 1st (1984)
• World IFBB Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 1st (1984)
• IFBB Night of Champions 2nd (1985)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 3rd (1985)
• IFBB Los Angeles Pro Championships Winner (1986)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd (1986)
• IFBB World Pro Championships Winner (1986)
• IFBB Grand Prix France Winner (1987)
• IFBB Grand Prix Germany 2nd (1987)
• IFBB Grand Prix Germany (2) Winner (1987)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd (1987)
• IFBB Grand Prix England 2nd (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix France Winner (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix Germany Winner (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix Greece 2nd (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix Italy Winner (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix Spain (2) 2nd (1988)
• IFBB Grand Prix Spain Winner (1988)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 2nd (1988)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Winner (1989)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 4th (1989)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 5th (1990)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 7th (1991)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 10th (1991)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 13th (1992)
• IFBB Chicago Pro Invitational 16th (1994)
• IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational 15th (1994)
• IFBB Night of Champions - Did not place (1994)
• IFBB Canada Pro Cup 5th (1995)
• IFBB Night of Champions 12th (1995)
• IFBB Canada Pro Cup 11th (1996)
• IFBB Florida Pro Invitational 12th (1996)
• IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational 16th (1996)

MUSCULAR TONEY FREEMAN

Toney Freeman

Intro

Born: 30th August, 1966

Height: 6' 2''

Weight: 285 lbs

About Toney Freeman

Toney Freeman is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. His nick name is ' The X-Man' because of his X shape body frame just like the classical bodybuilders including wide shoulders, narrow waist and huge thighs. He has been featured on different magazines including Flex. His competitive career started after he got to 30 years of age. Lee Haney and Dorian Yates are his idols. It took many years to fill his large frame and his first ever NPC contest was came into 1993 where he came to 1st place in heavy weight class. His best placing in Mr Olympia competition was on 5th place in the year 2008. In the year 2010 he was taken by police in Sweden during promotional event of a store. He forced to give his urine sample which was to be tested for steroids. But he came clean and released on the same day. He then became the first professional bodybuilder to detained by Swedish police under 'muscle profiling'.

List of his competitions:

• AAU Junior Mr America, Tall, 4th (1990)
• NPC Junior Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st (1993)
• NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 6th (1993)
• NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 4th (1994)
• NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 4th (1995)
• NPC Coastal USA Championships, Super-HeavyWeight, 2nd (2001)
• NPC Nationals, Super-HeavyWeight, 8th (2001)
• NPC Nationals, Super-HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall (2002)
• IFBB Night of Champions, 11th (2003)
• IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championship, 9th (2003)
• IFBB Night of Champions, 10th (2004)
• IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championship, 8th (2004)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 10th (2005)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 9th (2006)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 7th (2006)
• IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational, 5th (2006)
• IFBB Europa Super Show, 1st (2006)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 7th (2006)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st (2007)
• IFBB Sacramento Pro, 1st (2007)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 3rd (2007)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 14th (2007)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 8th (2008)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 7th (2008)
• IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix, 4th (2008)
• IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 1st (2008)
• IFBB Europa Super Show, 1st (2008)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 5th (2008)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 4th (2009)
• IFBB Australian Pro, 3rd (2009)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 8th (2009)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 9th (2010)
• IFBB Phoenix Pro, 3rd (2010)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 9th (2011)
• IFBB British Grand Prix, 6th (2011)
• IFBB Mr Europe Grand Prix, 5th (2011)
• IFBB Hartford Europa Battle of Champions, 6th (2011)
• IFBB Europa Super Show (Dallas), 1st (2011)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 7th (2011)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe, 5th (2012)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 7th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 3rd (2013)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia, 15th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 9th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil, 7th (2015)

RETIRED ERIK FANKHOUSER

Erik Fankhouser

Intro

Born: 30th May, 1980

Height: 5' 9''

Competition weight: 215 lbs

About Erik Fankhouser

Erik Fankhouser also known as 'The House' is one of very few professional bodybuilder who retired very early in their career. Though it is not officially announced that Erik is retired from professional bodybuilding but it is obvious that he is not competing any more in the bodybuilding contests because after 2010 he never competed in any of bodybuilding competition. Erik begun training in his student life. First his focus is on playing in school's football team. He also took participation in other sports in school then finally he turned to bodybuilding and choose it as a career. He won his first ever competition in 2004 which was NPC in junior division. He also won Mr West Virginia title in 2005. In the year 2006 at North American Championships he took 4th place which was his first national competition. In 2008 by wining USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships he earned his IFBB professional card. He then started competing in IFBB pro competitions. His one and only appearance in Mr Olympia in 2010 gave him 18th spot. Now a days he works as a exercise physiologist at Wheeling Hospital.

List of his competitions:

• IFBB North American Championships HeavyWeight, 4th (2006)
• NPC USA Championships HeavyWeight DNP (2007)
• IFBB North American Championships HeavyWeight & Overall, 1st (2007)
• IFBB 15th Annual Sports/Fitness Weekend & Europa IFBB Super Show 11th (2008)
• IFBB Europa Supershow Open 11th (2009)
• IFBB New York Pro 5th (2010)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia 18th (2010)

OLD GUN DAVE DRAPER

Dave Draper

Intro

Born: 16th April, 1942

Height: 1.83 m

Weight: 225 lbs

About Dave Draper

Dave Draper was an American professional bodybuilder. He competed in 60's and 70's. He is also known as 'The Blond Bomber' which is the nick name of him. He was born in New Jersey. He was only 10 years of old when he began weight lifting. At the age of 12 he has well routine of training. At that time he took part in wrestling, swimming and other sports in high school. He won Mr Jersey title at the age of 21. He only competed in Mr Olympia competition once in the year 1967 where he finished 4th. He also done some of the movies and appeared on Television on different occasion. 'The Dungeon' is the gym in California where he initially trained. And later on he started training in Gold's Gym with training partners including the great Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane and Franco Columbu. He got the one of the most best physique in the bodybuilding history with a vacuum in his stomach and upper body muscle.

List of his competitions:

• Mr. New Jersey (1962)
• IFBB Mr. America Tall Class & Overall, 1st (1965)
• IFBB Mr. Universe Tall Class & Overall, 1st (1966)
• Mr. Olympia 4th (1967)
• AAU Mr. World 3rd (1970)
• IFBB Mr. World Tall & Overall, 1st (1970)
• NABBA Mr. Universe Tall, 3rd (1970)

UNCROWNED INDIAN

Premchand Degra

Intro

Born: 1st December, 1955

Country: India

About Premchand Degra

Premchand is an Indian IFBB professional bodybuilder who won different competitions. He is one of the very few men from India who participated in Mr Olympia competition. He is also the first ever Mr Universe from India. He won Mr Universe title in 1988 in 80 kg category. He also holds the award form IFBB in 2003 which was 'Achievement Medals'. In the year 1990 he was awarded with 'Padma Shri' by Indian Government. In 1980 Premchand took interest in bodybuilding before that he was a sportsman and took part in wrestling. He won many bodybuilding competition in India including Mr Punjab, Mr North India and Mr India 9 times in a row. He also won the Mr Asia title which helped him to entered in international competition competitions.His only Mr Olympia appearance was in 1989 where he finished on 16th place. He won the Asian Amateur Championships 6 times in different category.

List of his achievements:

• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 1st (1983)
• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 1st (1984)
• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 1st (1985)
• World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 4th (1985)
• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st (1986)
• IFBB Mr. Universe - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 2nd (1986)
• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st (1987)
• IFBB Mr. Universe - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 4th (1987)
• IFBB Mr. Universe - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 1st (1988)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 16th (1989)
• Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 18th (1992)
• Asian Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-MiddleWeight, 1st (1996)

R.I.P PAUL DEMAYO

Paul Demayo

Intro

Born: 12th September, 1967

Height: 5' 10''

Weight: 252.5 lbs

Died: 2nd June, 2005

About Paul Demayo

Paul Demayo was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He was known as 'Quadzilla' for his huge size of his quads, probably the biggest ever by a bodybuilder in the history. He was born in California, America. His first ever NPC (National Physique Committee) competition was held in 1988 where he managed 7th place. He started training when he was in teenage. He participated in only one Mr Olympia where he finished 12th place in 1995. He won NPC contest in 1994. He also featured in many magazines and bodybuilding articles. He was a great bodybuilder of all time the bad habit in him was that he took heroine which was also the cause of his death. He died on 2nd June in 2005 due to the over dose of heroine. He started taking heroine when his wife left him and he then suffered mentally very much at that time.

List of his competitions:

• NPC Junior USA HeavyWeight - 7th (1988)
• NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight - 4th (1989)
• NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight - 3rd (1990)
• NPC Junior Nationals Heavyweight - 1st & Overall Winner (1991)
• NPC HeavyWeight - 3rd (1991)
• NPC Nationals HeavyWeight - 4th (1992)
• NPC USA Championships HeavyWeight - 3rd (1993)
• NPC Nationals Heavyweight - 1st & Overall Winner (1994)
• Mr. Olympia - 12th (1995)
• IFBB Grand Prix England - 10th (1995)
• IFBB Grand Prix Germany - 9th (1995)
• IFBB Grand Prix Spain - 9th (1995)

NEW TALENT BRANDON CURRY

Brandon Curry

Intro

Born: 19th October, 1982

Height: 5' 8''
Weight: 256 lbs

About Brandon Curry

Brandon Curry is an American Professional bodybuilder. He became interested in bodybuilding when he got the dumbbells which were the brand of Hulk Hogan. He got the gift on his 6th birthday. He also like the super heroes and movie Rocky , Rambo which made a huge difference for him in his bodybuilding career. When he was a child his parents admitted him in gymnastics class where he lost his interest in the sport because of his interest in the field of bodybuilding. He also like football and wrestling at that time. He won his first professional competition in the year 2003 which was Supernatural Bodybuilding. His biggest achievement was in 2011 at the Mr Olympia competition where he came to 8th above Roney Rockel and it was amazing performance bu a debutante. He was also the winner of Arnold Classic Brazil in 2013.

List of his competitions:

• IFBB Dayana Cadeau Pro 6th (2015)
• IFBB EVL's Prague Pro 11th (2015)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe 9th (2015)
• IFBB Olympia Weekend 16th (2015)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Brasil 5th (2015)
• IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow 1st (2015)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Australia 5th (2015)
• IFBB Arnold Sports Festival 7th (2015)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 8th (2014)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe 8th (2013)
• IFBB Olympia Weekend 16th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Brazil 1st (2013)
• IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow 7th (2012)
• IFBB PBW Tampa Pro 6th (2012)
• IFBB Mr. Europe Grand Prix 8th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 7th (2012)
• IFBB Olympia 8th (2011)
• IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships 8th (2011)
• IFBB Toronto Pro Super Show 3rd (2011)
• IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships 10th (2011)
• IFBB Europa Super Show 8th (2010)
• IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships 6th (2010)
• NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships 1st (2008)
• NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships 1st (2008)
• NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships 1st (2008)
• NPC National Championships 2nd (2007)
• NPC Collegiate Nationals 1st (2005)
• NPC Collegiate Nationals 1st (2005)

UNCROWNED ED CORNEY

Ed Corney

Intro

Born: 9th November, 1933

Height: 5' 7''

Weight: 195 lbs

About Ed Corney

Ed Corney is officially retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. He is an American. He won many different competitions. His performance in Mr Olympia light weight category was phenomenal but did not made a good impact in main category. But in the Olympia Masters above 60 years old he won the title twice in his career. He is also the member of IFBB Hall Of Fame. His first professional competition came into 1968 where he got 5th place and the name of the competition was Mr California. Millard Williamson is a bodybuilder who encouraged Ed to do bodybuilding and persuade himself to the sport. He is well known for his appearance in the book and movie named 'Pumping Iron'.

List of his competitions:

• Mr California - AAU, 5th (1968)
• Mr Northern California - AAU, Winner (1968)
• Mr Western America - AAU, Winner (1969)
• Mr America - AAU, 11th (1970)
• Mr California - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd (1970)
• Mr California - AAU, Did not place (1970)
• Iron Man, Winner (1970)
• Mr America - AAU, 4th (1971)
• Mr America - IFBB, Short, 1st (1971)
• Mr California - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st (1971)
• Mr California - AAU, Winner (1971)
• Mr USA - IFBB, Short, 1st (1971)
• Mr USA - IFBB, Overall Winner (1971)
• Universe - IFBB, Medium, 3rd (1971)
• Mr America - IFBB, Short, 1st (1972)
• Mr America - IFBB, Overall Winner (1972)
• Mr International - IFBB, Short, 1st (1972)
• Universe - IFBB, Medium, 1st (1972)
• Universe - IFBB, Overall Winner (1972)
• Mr World - IFBB, Medium, 1st (1973)
• Mr International - IFBB, Short, 1st (1974)
• Mr World - IFBB, Short, 1st (1974)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd (1975)
• Universe - Pro - IFBB, 2nd (1975)
• World Pro Championships - IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd (1975)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 3rd (1976)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd (1977)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, Overall, 3rd (1977)
• Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th (1978)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 4th (1978)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, Overall, 7th (1978)
• Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Did not place (1979)
• Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th (1979)
• Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, Did not place (1979)
• Night of Champions - IFBB, 8th (1979)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, LightWeight, 9th (1979)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 8th (1979)
• Universe - Pro - IFBB, 5th (1979)
• World Pro Championships - IFBB, 5th (1979)
• Grand Prix Miami - IFBB, 6th (1980)
• Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 6th (1980)
• Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th (1980)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 11th (1980)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th (1980)
• Universe - Pro - IFBB, Did not place (1980)
• World Pro Championships - IFBB, Did not place (1980)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 13th (1981)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 14th (1983)
• Super Bowl of Bodybuilding - PBA, 4th (1989)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Masters 60+, 1st (1994)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 10th (1994)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Masters 60+, 1st (1995)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 11th (1995)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, 11th (1996)
• Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Masters 60+, 2nd (1997)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB, Masters, 10th (1998)
• IFBB Hall Of Fame (2004)

TALENTED CHRIS CORMIER

Chris Cormier

Intro

Born: 19th August, 1967

Country: America

Height: 5' 9''

Competition weight: 250 lbs

About Chris Cormier

Chris Cormier is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. He not announced his retirement but after 2007 he never competed again and by looking at his recent picture one can say that bro do you even lift.

The guy on the right is Chris Cormier and you can see it is obvious that he stop taking part in competitions. Chris first ever Mr Olympia competition was in 1994 where he came to 6th place. And his first Arnold Classic was also came in the same year where he manged 4th place. He has been featured in many magazines and bodybuilding articles. He won different competitions but never won the Mr Olympia title. His best placing in the Mr Olympia contest was in 1999 and 2002 when he came to 3rd place. He was also appeared on the cover of Muscular Development magazines. In July 2006 he became ill due to infected spine. He after recovery made a great comeback in bodybuilding competitions but unable to continue and stop competing.

List of competition won by Chris Cormier:

• NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight (1987)
• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight (1993)
• Night of Champions (1997)
• Ironman Pro Invitational (1999)
• Ironman Pro Invitational (2000)
• Grand Prix Australia (2001)
• Ironman Pro Invitational (2001)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational (2001)
• Grand Prix Australia (2002)
• Grand Prix Austria (2002)
• Ironman Pro Invitational (2002)
• Grand Prix Australia (2003)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational (2005)

OLD GUN BOB CICHERILLO

Bob Cicherillo

Intro

Born: 1st December, 1965

Height: 6'

Contest weight: 260 lbs

About Bob Cicherillo

Bob Cicherillo is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and winner of many competitions. He is well known as the host of Mr Olympia competition. He started training at the age of 12 and in his first contest when he only 13 years old. After the hard work and dedication of 13 years he finally earns his pro card in 2000. His first pro competition was back in 1981 where he came to 4th place which was Natural America (teen tall). North American Championships was his first IFBB competition where he again came to 4th place. He is also a co-host in a radio show of Professional Bodybuilding Weekly. He was first affiliated with bodybuilding.com but left it and joined BSN recently. He was selected for the 2006 Mr Olympia competition but elected not to take part in it as competitor rather as a host of different events of Mr Olympia competitions. He has been featured in many magazines and bodybuilding articles and also appeared on television once. He is a regular contributor to a bodybuilding website. He also done a movie, music video and a commercial for ESPN.

Stats:

Chest: 58''

Arms: 22.5''

Thighs: 31''

Waist: 31''

Calves: 21''

List of his competition:

• Natural America, Teen Tall, 4th (1981)
• AAU Mr New York State, Teen Tall, 1st and Overall (1983)
• NPC Junior Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall (1987)
• NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 5th (1987)
• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 8th (1988)
• NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 4th (1989)
• North American Championships, Heavyweight, 4th (1989)
• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 2nd (1989)
• NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 5th (1990)
• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 8th (1993)
• NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 15th (1995)
• NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 8th (1996)
• NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 2nd (1999)
• NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall (2000)
• Night of Champions, 11th (2001)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 5th (2001)
• Night of Champions, 2nd (2002)
• Mr. Olympia, 18th (2002)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 7th (2002)
• Southwest Pro Cup, 2nd (2002)
• Night of Champions, 6th (2003)
• Arnold Classic, 11th (2004)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 8th (2004)
• New York Pro Championships, 8th (2005)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational, 9th (2005)
• Masters Pro World, 1st (2006)

RETRIED DARREM CHARLES

Darrem Charles

Intro

Born: 22nd July, 1969

Competition weight: 235 lbs

Height: 5' 9''

About Darrem Charles

Darrem Charles is a retired professional bodybuilder, winner of many competition and participated in different movies like 'The Battle For The Olympia III' (1998) and 'Battle For The Olympia VI' (2001). He has the great size of arm measuring 22'' which makes his forearm look smaller. His first professional competition was in 1989 which was 'Trinidad Invitational Natural, Light-Heavyweight contest and he won it overall. And in the year 1992 he took part in his first IFBB competition which was at the Night Of Champions. After three years he participated in his first Arnold Classic competition. Darrem is now officially retired from professional bodybuilding. He served more than 2 decades in the sport. He said that because of this I change my life style and relying heavily on natural diet which is good for me.

List of his competition:

• Trinidad Invitational Natural, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall Winner (1989)
• World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 5th (1989)
• World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2nd (1990)
• World Amateur Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2nd (1991)
• Chicago Pro Invitational, 12th (1992)
• Night of Champions, 11th (1992)
• Arnold Classic, 8th (1995)
• Florida Pro Invitational, 3rd (1995)
• Houston Pro Invitational, 7th (1995)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (1995)
• Niagara Falls Pro Invitational, 5th (1995)
• Night of Champions, 9th (1995)
• Mr. Olympia, 15th (1995)
• San Jose Pro Invitational, 5th (1995)
• South Beach Pro Invitational, 3rd (1995)
• Arnold Classic, 10th (1996)
• Florida Pro Invitational, 9th (1996)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (1996)
• Arnold Classic, 6th (1998)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd (1998)
• Night of Champions, 7th (1998)
• Mr. Olympia, Did not place (1998)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd (1998)
• Arnold Classic, 8th (1999)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th (1999)
• Night of Champions, 8th (1999)
• Arnold Classic, 7th (2000)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (2000)
• Arnold Classic, 8th (2001)
• Mr. Olympia, 18th (2001)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd (2001)
• Night of Champions, 4th (2002)
• Mr. Olympia, 16th (2002)
• Southwest Pro Cup, 1st (2002)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 4th (2002)
• Arnold Classic, 6th (2003)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th (2003)
• Maximum Pro Invitational, 1st (2003)
• Mr. Olympia, 7th (2003)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 6th (2003)
• Florida Pro Xtreme Challenge, 1st (2004)
• Hungarian Pro Invitational, 2nd (2004)
• Night of Champions, 2nd (2004)
• Mr. Olympia, 10th (2004)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 2nd (2004)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st (2004)
• Arnold Classic, 6th (2005)
• New York Pro Championship, 1st (2005)
• Mr. Olympia, 9th (2005)
• Toronto Pro Invitational, 1st (2005)
• Arnold Classic, 8th (2006)
• Colorado Pro Championship, 2nd (2006)
• New York Pro Championship, 2nd (2006)
• Europa Super Show, 4th (2006)
• Montreal Pro, 2nd (2006)
• Atlantic City Pro, 1st (2006)
• Mr. Olympia, 14th (2006)
• Atlantic City Pro, 2nd (2007)
• Colorado Pro Championships, 2nd (2007)
• Keystone Pro Classic, 6th (2007)
• Montreal Pro Championships, Winner (2007)
• Mr. Olympia, 12th (2007)
• IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 4th (2008)
• Atlantic City Pro, 3rd (2008)
• Atlantic City Pro (Masters Division), 1st (2008)
• Mr. Olympia, 11th (2008)
• Europa Show Of Champions, 3rd (2009)
• New York Pro, 7th (2009)

EMERGING TALENT EVAN CENTAOPANI

Evan Centopani

Intro

Born: 7th April, 1882

Height: 1.82 m

Contest weight: 260 lbs

About Evan Centopani

Evan Centopani is an American professional bodybuilder with an amazing physique competed in super heavy weight class till now. At the age of 12 he faced the problem of over weight. He weighted 220 pound at that time. In his participated competitions he placed in top 5 most of the times. He won his first professional bodybuilding competition in 2006 which was Atlantic City Championships. There is a website on his name where one can find mostly about the diet of professional bodybuilder. His first ever Mr Olympia appearance was in 2012 where he finishes 8th. In the year 2013 he competed again in Mr Olympia competition and managed 13th place. And then he not competed in Olympia for consecutive two years. Hope we can see him in the next year contest.

List of his participated competitions:

• Atlantic City Championships - 1st, overall winner (2006)
• NPC Nationals - 1st, 2nd overall (2006)
• NPC Nationals - 1st, overall winner (2007)
• New York Pro - 1st (2009)
• Flex Pro - 1st (2011)
• Arnold Classic - 4th (2011)
• Arnold Classic - 3rd (2012)
• Mr. Olympia - 8th (2012)
• IFBB Tampa Pro - 1st (2013)
• Mr. Olympia - 13th (2013)
• Arnold Classic - 5th (2014)
• IFBB Australia Pro Grand Prix - 3rd (2014)

R.I.P ANDREAS MUNZER

Andreas Munzer

Intro

Born: 25th October, 1964

Died: 14th March, 1996

Competition weight: 108 kg

About Andreas Munzer

Andreas Munzer was an Australian professional bodybuilder. He was well known for his amazingly low body fat. He appeared in many magazines including twice in Flex and one time in Muscle Magazine. As Arnold Schwarzenegger is the inspiration to many bodybuilders in the world so Andreas was one of them. His dream to meet his legend was completed in 1996 at Arnold Classic. For this competition he uses heavy dose of steroids which eventually leads him to death in the same year. When he was suffered from a very dreadful pain of stomach doctors decided to immediately operate him to stop bleeding from his stomach. During this process his liver and kidney failed and his condition became more critical to operate. And he died next morning. Some of the doctors also thinks that his very low body fat may causes his death very early. He weighted 108 kg with the arm size of 21'' and 58'' of chest.

List of his competitions:

• European Amateur Championships MiddleWeight, 6th (1986)
• World Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd (1987)
• World Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd (1988)
• Mr. Olympia 13th (1989)
• World Games HeavyWeight, 1st (1989)
• Arnold Classic 3rd (1990)
• Grand Prix Germany 3rd (1990)
• Mr. Olympia 9th (1990)
• Arnold Classic 9th (1991)
• Ironman Pro Invitational 3rd (1991)
• Mr. Olympia Did not place (1991)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational 4th (1991)
• Arnold Classic 7th (1993)
• Grand Prix Germany (2) 2nd (1993)
• Grand Prix Germany 4th (1993)
• Night of Champions 2nd (1993)
• Mr. Olympia 9th (1993)
• Arnold Classic 5th (1994)
• Grand Prix France 8th (1994)
• Grand Prix Germany (2) 5th (1994)
• Mr. Olympia 9th (1994)
• Arnold Classic 4th (1995)
• Arnold Classic 6th (1996)
• San Jose Pro Invitational 7th (1996)

NEW STAR ABDULHADI AL-KHAYAT

AbdulHadi Al-Khayat

Intro

Born: 6th March, 1979

Height: 5' 10''

Competition weight: 105 kg

About AbdulHadi Al-Khayat

AbdulHadi is a well known Kuwaiti bodybuilder and also a police officer. He has a degree of graduation in Communication System. He is very new to the bodybuilding sport as his first professional competition was came in the year 2012. And he won that championship named as Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Bodybuilding Championships (heavy/super-heavyweight). He was awarded gold in this contest. He is the member of Kuwait National team athlete and International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness. His second competition was in the same year of 2012 which was Police Bodybuilding Championships Qatar where he finishes on 2nd place. His biceps' size is more than 50 cm. His son name is Muhammad. He competed in Mr Olympia in the amateur category but never competed for the big one. Without a doubt he is one of the favorites for winning the Mr Olympia title in future.

List of his participated competitions:

• Saudi Arabia and Qatar Bodybuilding Championships, heavy/super-heavyweight − 1st (2012)
• Police Bodybuilding Championships, Qatar, 90 kg+ category − 2nd (2012)
• IFBB Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, super-heavyweight − 1st (2013)
• IFBB Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, classic bodybuilding − 4th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Amateur, heavyweight − 9th (2013)
• IFBB Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, super-heavyweight − 1st (2014)
• IFBB Asian Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, Mr. Asia title − 3rd (2014)
• Arnold Classic America, super-heavyweight − 5th (2014)
• IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships, super-heavyweight (100 kg+) − 1st (2015)
• IFBB World Bodybuilding Championships − overall winner (2015)
• Olympia Amateur, Liverpool, super-heavyweight − 1st (2015)
• Olympia Amateur, Liverpool − overall winner (2015)

UNCROWNED MOHAMMED BENAZIZA

Mohammed Benaziza

Intro

Born: 1st January, 1959

Died: 4th October, 1992

Country: Algeria

About Mohammed Benaziza

Mohammed Benaziza was a professional bodybuilder who died in 1992. He achieved very much in his bodybuilding career. He won different titles including Grand Prix Spain and many others. When he was a kid he often play soccer. And because of soccer he started working out to be fit and strong. After few years he turned himself totally towards bodybuilding. And his first ever professional bodybuilding competition was Amateur in France. In the year 1992 he take part in Mr Olympia competition where he managed 5th place. The same year he participated back to back in the contests without any break and on 4th of October he found dead in his hotel room.

List of his Competitions:

• World Amateur Championships - IFBB, LightWeight, 1st (1987)
• Grand Prix France - IFBB, 8th (1988)
• Olympia - IFBB, 11th (1988)
• Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 3rd (1989)
• Grand Prix France - IFBB, 4th (1989)
• Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 3rd (1989)
• Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 2nd (1989)
• Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 4th (1989)
• Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 4th (1989)
• Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 5th (1989)
• Olympia - IFBB, 5th (1989)
• Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Grand Prix France - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 2nd (1990)
• Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner (1990)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB, 11th (1991)
• Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 9th (1991)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB, 2nd (1992)
• Grand Prix England - IFBB, 4th (1992)
• Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd (1992)
• Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, Winner (1992)
• Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, Winner (1992)
• Olympia - IFBB, 5th (1992)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th (1992)