MUSCULAR DENNIS JAMES

Dennis James

Intro

Born: 31 May, 1966

Height: 5' 8''

Weight: 117 kg

About Dennis James

Dennis James was born born in Germany. He is still active in the bodybuilding sport as German IFBB professional bodybuilder. He started training at the age of 18. His best placing in the Mr Olympia competition was in 2003 when he came to 4th place. He never win the Mr Olympia competition but managed to win other many different competitions. When he won his first three competitions he stopped his training because he name was not registered as a German citizen but made a comeback in 1990 after moving to USA when he left Germany.

List of his participated competitions:

• NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 4th (1993)
• NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 2nd (1994)
• NABBA Mr. Universe, Medium-Tall, 1st (1995)
• NPC Junior USA, Light-HeavyWeight, 13th (1996)
• NABBA Universe - Pro, 2nd (1996)
• NPC Junior Nationals, Light-HeavyWeight, 6th (1997)
• NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 4th (1997)
• NPC USA Championships, Super-HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall (1998)
• Night of Champions, 15th (1999)
• Arnold Classic, 4th (2000)
• Grand Prix England, 3rd (2000)
• Grand Prix Hungary, 3rd (2000)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 7th (2000)
• Mr. Olympia, 11th (2000)
• World Pro Championships, 4th (2000)
• Arnold Classic, 3rd (2001)
• Grand Prix Australia, 2nd (2001)
• Grand Prix England, 3rd (2001)
• Grand Prix Hungary, 1st (2001)
• Mr. Olympia, 7th (2001)
• Arnold Classic, 7th (2002)
• Grand Prix England, 2nd (2002)
• Grand Prix Holland, 4th (2002)
• Mr. Olympia, 10th (2002)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 5th (2002)
• Mr. Olympia, 4th (2003)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 4th (2003)
• Mr. Olympia, 8th (2004)
• Charlotte Pro Championships, 2nd (2005)
• Mr. Olympia, 6th (2005)
• New York Pro Championships, 3rd (2006)
• Mr. Olympia, 9th (2006)
• Grand Prix Austria, 4th (2006)
• New York Pro, 2nd (2007)
• Colorado Pro Championships, 8th (2007)
• IFBB Tampa Bay Pro, 2nd (2008)
• IFBB Europa Super Show, 2nd (2008)
• IFBB Arnold Classic, 7th (2009)
• IFBB New York Pro Show, 2nd (2009)
• IFBB Tampa Pro, 1st (2009)
• Europa Super Show, 1st (2009)
• Masters Mr. Olympia 3rd (2012)

MUSCULAR GARY STRYDOM

Gary Strydom

Intro

Born: 1960

Country: South Africa

Height: 6' 2''

About Gary Strydom

Gary Strydom is the IFBB professional bodybuilder. He has a muscular physique with impressive maturity. He already won different competitions on many occasion but still never get chance to grab Mr Olympia title. When he appeared in his first Mr Olympia competition he saved 5th place in his pocket, it was the year of 1988. Unfortunately it was his first and the only performance in Mr Olympia competition. After that he never competed in the biggest bodybuilding competition. He is also the only man to win two consecutive competitions under the banner of WBF (World Bodybuilding Federation). As there are many franchises were standing in the line so WBF did not survive more than 2 years. After the down fall of WBF Gary took a long break from competing in any bodybuilding professional competitions in the mid of 1990's.

List of competitions that Gary competed in:

• NPC Florida Championships, Junior - Heavyweight, 1st and Overall (1983)
• NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st (1984)
• NPC Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall (1986)
• Night of Champions, Winner (1987)
• Chicago Pro Invitational, 2nd (1988)
• Mr. Olympia, 5th (1988)
• Arnold Classic, 3rd (1989)
• Grand Prix France, 1st (1989)
• Grand Prix Germany, 2nd (1989)
• Grand Prix Melbourne, 1st (1989)
• Grand Prix Spain (2), 2nd (1989)
• Grand Prix Spain, 2nd (1989)
• Grand Prix Sweden, 1st (1989)
• World Pro Championships, 2nd (1989)
• Grand Prix England, 2nd (1990)
• Grand Prix Finland, 3rd (1990)
• Grand Prix France, 2nd (1990)
• Grand Prix Germany, 4th (1990)
• Grand Prix Italy, 3rd (1990)
• Houston Pro Invitational, 2nd (1990)
• Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th (1990)
• Night of the Champions (1991)
• WBF Championships, 1st (1991)
• WBF Championships, 1st (1992)
• Night of Champions, 12th (1996)
• Colorado Pro Championships, 7th (2006)

UNCROWNED HIDETADA YAMAGISHI

Hidetada Yamagishi

Intro

Born: 30th June, 1973

Nicknames: Ultimate Warrior, The Dragon

Height: 1.68 m

Weight: 109 kg

About Hidetada Yamagishi

Hidetada Yamagishi is a Japanese born. He is the first Japanese man ever to compete in the Mr Olympia competition and was invited in Arnold Classic. His first appearance in Mr Olympia competition was back in 2007. At the early stage of his life he played rugby. He started lifting weights at very young age. At that time he does not lift weights to become a professional bodybuilder. When later on he went to Waseda University for higher education then he took weight lifting as a serious job to do. He also became very famous by appearing in different magazines, TV shows and bodybuilding DVDs. In the year 2008 at 8th of January Hidetada caught for using steroids and held by California Police. He was in prison 65 days in America. After releasing he lost most of his gains. But by working  he came back on track and still competing in professional bodybuilding competitions. He has a degree in Sports Nutrition Science.

List of his IFBB competitions:

• IFBB Grand Prix Austria - 12th (2006)
• IFBB Grand Prix Holland - 4th (2006)
• IFBB Grand Prix Romania - 6th (2006)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - Unplaced (2006)
• IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational - 11th (2006)
• IFBB Santa Susanna Pro - 12th (2006)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 7th (2007)
• IFBB Arnold Classic - 13th (2007)
• IFBB Atlantic City Pro - 9th (2007)
• IFBB Olympia - 13th (2007)
• IFBB Grand Prix Australia - 5th (2007)
• IFBB Sacramento Pro Championships - 3rd (2007)
• IFBB Atlantic City Pro - 9th (2008)
• IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 4th (2009)
• IFBB Europa Show of Champions - 2nd (2009)
• IFBB Olympia - 9th (2009)
• IFBB Olympia - 10th (2010)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB, 8th (2010)
• New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Open, 2nd (2010)
• Europa show of Champions - IFBB, open, 1st place (2010)
• Orlando Show of Champions - IFBB, Open, 10th place (2010)
• Phoenix Pro - IFBB, Open, 2nd (2010)
• IFBB Phoenix Pro - 2nd (2011)
• IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships- 2nd (2011)
• IFBB Mr. Olympia - 10th (2011)
• NPC Lansing Grand Prix - NP (2012)
• IFBB PBW Tampa Pro - 3rd (2012)
• IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow - 2nd (2012)
• IFBB Olympia Weekend - 15th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 12th (2012)
• IFBB British Grand Prix - 8th (2012)
• IFBB Arnold Classic - 5th (2013)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 212 category - 4th (2014)
• IFBB Arnold Classic 212 category - 2nd (2015)

UNCROWNED NASSER EL SONBATY

Nasser El Sonbaty

Intro

Born: 15th October, 1995

Died: 20th March, 2013

Country: Germany

About Nasser El Sonbaty

Nasser El Sonbaty was the IFBB professional bodybuilder. He born in Germany and died in Egypt. His father is from Egypt and mother belongs to Serbia. He had a degree of graduation in history, political science and sociology. He done his graduation from University Of Augsburg. Including Nasser had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He began training in 1983. He take part in his first competition in 1985 in Junior Championship in Germany. In that competition he came to 6th place. His first appearance in the Mr Olympia brought him on 7th place in the year 1994. He competed in many different events including 53 appearances in IFBB competitions. He qualify for 10 times consecutively for the Mr Olympia competition and his best placing in Mr Olympia competition was 2nd place in the year 1997. He was well known for his posing routine by wearing spectacles. People gave him the nick name 'The Professor' because of his ability to speak several languages. He died on 20th March, 2013 during while he was sleeping.

List of his competitions:

• Grand Prix Finland, 8th (1990)
• Grand Prix France, 7th (1990)
• Grand Prix Holland, 8th (1990)
• Night of Champions, Did not place (1991)
• Chicago Pro Invitational, 19th (1992)
• Night of Champions, Did not place (1992)
• Grand Prix France, 3rd (1993)
• Grand Prix Germany, 3rd (1993)
• Grand Prix France, 4th (1994)
• Grand Prix Germany, 4th (1994)
• Night of Champions, 2nd (1994)
• Mr. Olympia, 7th (1994)
• Grand Prix England, 4th (1995)
• Grand Prix France, 3rd (1995)
• Grand Prix Germany, 3rd (1995)
• Grand Prix Russia, 3rd (1995)
• Grand Prix Spain, 3rd (1995)
• Grand Prix Ukraine, 2nd (1995)
• Houston Pro Invitational, 1st (1995)
• Night of Champions, 1st (1995)
• Mr. Olympia, 3rd (1995)
• Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st (1996)
• Grand Prix England, 2nd (1996)
• Grand Prix Germany, 2nd (1996)
• Grand Prix Russia, Winner (1996)
• Grand Prix Spain, 3rd (1996)
• Grand Prix Switzerland, 1st (1996)
• Mr. Olympia, DQ (1996)
• Arnold Classic, 2nd (1997)
• Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd (1997) 
• Grand Prix England, 3rd (1997)                      
  
• Grand Prix Finland, 4th (1997)
• Grand Prix Germany, 2nd (1997)
• Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd (1997)
• Grand Prix Russia, 3rd (1997)
• Grand Prix Spain, 2nd (1997)
• Mr. Olympia, 2nd (1997)
• San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd (1997)
• Arnold Classic, 2nd (1998)
• Grand Prix Finland, 3rd (1998)
• Grand Prix Germany, 3rd (1998)
• Mr. Olympia, 3rd (1998)
• Arnold Classic, 1st (1999)
• Grand Prix England, 6th (1999)
• Mr. Olympia, 6th (1999)
• World Pro Championships, 6th (1999)
• Mr. Olympia, 5th (2000)
• Mr. Olympia, 9th (2001)
• Arnold Classic, 10th (2002)
• Mr. Olympia, 15th (2002)
• Night of Champions, 15th (2004)
• Show of Strength Pro Championship, 14th (2004)
• Europa Super show, 14th (2005)

BERTIL FOX THE BRUTAL

Bertil Fox

Intro

Born: 5th January, 1951

Height: 5' 10''

Weight: 110 kg

About Bertil Fox

Bertil was born on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts. One year later he moved with his family to London. He did not go back to Kitts for more than 40 years and said that ' I am 100% British I talk and act like a British Not like some one who came from West Indies. He entered in the bodybuilding by the encouragement of his cousin. At the age of 18 he won the title of Junior Mr Britain in 1969. After that he nearly win every competition out of IFBB. Before turning into the field of bodybuilding as a professional Bertil worked as a train driver on London Underground. In 1981 Joe Weider sponsored Bertil to Los Angeles. He then competed in IFBB Professional competitions for 13 years.

In 1952 he returned to Kitts and on 30th September 1997 two women shot by Bertil. These two women had also engaged with the murderer. Later in 1998 on 20th May Bertil was proven the murderer of two women and sentenced to death. But after the appeal his death sentence was changed into life in prison.

List of his competition:

• Mr Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1st (1969)
• Mr Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1st (1970)
• Mr Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1st (1971)
• Mr Europe, Junior, 1st (1971)
• Mr Britain – NABBA, Winner (1976)
• Mr Europe, Medium, 1st (1976)
• Mr Europe, Overall Winner (1976)
• Mr Universe – NABBA, Medium, 2nd (1976)
• Mr World – AAU, Winner (1976)
• Mr World – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st (1976)
• Mr World – AAU, Medium, 1st (1976)
• Mr Universe – NABBA, Medium, 1st (1977)
• Mr Universe – NABBA, Overall Winner (1977)
• Universe – Pro – NABBA, Winner (1978)
• Universe – Pro – NABBA, Winner (1979)
• World Championships – WABBA, Professional, 2nd (1980)
• Grand Prix Belgium – IFBB, 5th (1981)
• Night of Champions – IFBB, 2nd (1982)
• Olympia – IFBB, 8th (1982)
• Grand Prix Sweden – IFBB, 4th (1983)
• Grand Prix Switzerland – IFBB, 2nd (1983)
• Olympia – IFBB, 5th (1983)
• World Pro Championships – IFBB, 5th (1984)
• Olympia – IFBB, 7th (1986)
• Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 9th (1987)
• Night of Champions – IFBB, 7th (1987)
• Olympia – IFBB, 12th (1987)
• Arnold Classic – IFBB, 6th (1989)
• Grand Prix Melbourne – IFBB, 6th (1989)
• Olympia – IFBB, 11th (1989)
• World Pro Championships – IFBB, 5th (1989)
• Arnold Classic – IFBB, 16th (1992)
• Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – IFBB, 9th (1992)
• Iron man Pro Invitational – IFBB, 13th (1994)

UNCROWNED SERGE NUBRET

Serge Nubret

Intro

Born: 6th October, 1938

Died: 19th April, 2011

Nick name: Black Panther

Height: 5' 11.5''

Weight: 99 kg

About Serge Nubret

Serge Nubret was the French professional bodybuilder, actor and author. He got very impressive physique. His popularity mostly came after the movie 'Pumping Iron' 1975 when he finishes 2nd after Arnold Schwarzenegger. He won many awards but his most popular ones are Mr Europe (1970), Mr Universe (1976) and Mr World (1977). He was born in Guadeloupe in 1938 and after a happy childhood he moved to France in 1950 along with his family. He realizes that he got some athletic potential in 1958 then he decided to built a career in bodybuilding as he quoted that this is his 'reason for being'. After only 2 years of training he said that he will be the world champion soon and living up to his word in 1960 he became World's Most Muscular Man in Montreal. After that he improve with every competition and also wins different prestigious titles but not able to win Mr Olympia. 

His best performance in Mr Olympia was back in 1975 where he came to 2nd place. At the age of 65 he became the World Champion in Rome which is a great motivation for today's youngster. He not only show his talent on stage but also do his duty back stage as well. He was the head of France and Europe IFBB bodybuilding federation from 1970 to 1975. As he was the popular character among fans so cinema try not to miss a hit on him. He was featured in 25 movies and did a good job as an actor. He fell to coma in 2009 and died in 2011. 

UNCROWNED GUNTER SCHLIERKAMP

Gunter Schlierkamp

Intro

Born: 2nd February, 1970

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 330 lbs (off Season)

About Gunter Schlierkamp

Gunter Schlierkamp was the German IFBB Pro bodybuilder. He is retired now. He born in Germany where he grew up at the farm. One of his friend said that Gunter is very nice person I found him smiling every time no matter he was facing a problem or not. In 2006 he married to Carmen Jourst and moved to USA and after some time he divorced. He married again in 2007 with the American personal trainer Kim Lyons. He is always the fan favorites. In 2005 Mr Olympia competition he placed on 4th position which was his best position in Mr Olympia contest until his retirement. After doing this he started training with legendary trainer Charles Glass. Charles was the same man because of whose training Gunter finishes above 8 times Mr Olympia in 2002 GNC show Of Strength. But Gunter's hope to improve in 2006 Mr Olympia competition by training with Charles was not fulfilled and coming on 10th place. In that same year he was offered a role in American movie Beerfest.

List of his competitions:

• German Championships Overall Winner (1990)
• German Championships 1st, Junior Tall (1990)
• European Amateur Championships 1st, IFBB, Heavy Weight (1992) 
• German Championships 1st, Heavyweight (1992)
• World Amateur Championships - IFBB 1st, Heavy Weight (1993)
• Grand Prix England - IFBB 8th (1994)
• Grand Prix Germany - IFBB 8th (1994)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB 19th (1994)
• Canada Pro Cup - IFBB 2nd (1995)
• Grand Prix Ukraine - IFBB 10th (1995)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB 11th (1996)
• Night of Champions - IFBB 11th (1996)
• San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB 9th (1996)
• Canada Pro Cup - IFBB 6th (1997 )
• Iron man Pro Invitational - IFBB Disqualified (1997 )
• Night of Champions - IFBB 9th (1997 )
• San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB 11th (1997 )
• Grand Prix Finland - IFBB 6th (1998)
• Grand Prix Germany - IFBB 6th (1998)
• Night of Champions - IFBB 10th (1998)
• Mr. Olympia - IFBB 15th (1998)
• San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB 9th (1998)
• Toronto Pro Invitational - IFBB 6th (1998)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB 9th (1999)
• Iron man Pro Invitational - IFBB 5th (1999)
• Iron man Pro Invitational - IFBB 4th (2000)
• Arnold Classic - IFBB 6th (2000)
• JOE WEIDER'S WORLD PRO CUP 6th (2000)
• Grand Prix England 4th (2000)
• Mr. Olympia 12th (2000)
• Toronto Pro 6th (2001)
• Night of Champions XXIII 9th (2001)
• Mr. Olympia 15th (2001)
• British Grand Prix 10th (2001)
• Mr. Olympia 5th (2002)
• GNC Show of Strength 1st (2002)
• Mr. Olympia 5th (2003)
• English Grand Prix 3rd  (2003)
• Holland Grand Prix 4th  (2003)
• GNC Show of Strength 5th  (2003)
• Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic 4th  (2004)
• Mr. Olympia 6th  (2004)
• Mr. Olympia 4th  (2005)
• Mr. Olympia 10th  (2006)

UNCROWNED LOU FERRIGNO

Lou Ferrigno

Intro

Born: 9th November, 1951

Height: 1.94 m

Occupation: Bodybuilder, Actor, Personal Trainer

About Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno is the retired professional bodybuilder and an American trainer. In his bodybuilding career his best titles were Mr America and Mr Universe. He is well known for his role in the movie Pumping Iron staring Arnold and others. And as an actor he is still known for his role in a TV series as The Incredible Hulk. He also appears in Sinbad Of Seven Seas and Hercules etc. His father Matt Ferrigno was the police lieutenant. As the Lou Ferrigno was born he suffered form the ears infection which was not cured until he was 3 years old. He started training when he was only 13 years old.

He was unable to win the Mr Olympia title but made a name in history with impressive physique. After his graduation in 1969 he wins the title of Mr America. He trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger who was his best competitor. In his first appearance in Mr Olympia competition gave him a second place. With all these wins he was not financially stable so he works in Brooklyn Factory for 10$ per hour. Lou Ferrigno's competition weight was 130 kg in 1975 and 142 kg in the year 1992. He also competed in Worlds Strongest Man 1977 where he finishes 4th out of 8 competitors. He retired after competing last time in 1996.

List of his competitions:

• Pro Mr. America – WBBG, Teen 1st (1971)
• Teen Mr. America – AAU, 4th, Most Muscular 5th (1971)
• Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 2nd (1972)
• NABBA Mr. Universe, Tall 2nd (1972)
• IFBB Mr. America, Overall Winner (1973) 
• IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner (1973)
• IFBB Mr. International (1974)
• IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner (1974)
• Mr. Olympia, Heavyweight 2nd (1974)
• Mr. Olympia, Tall class, 3rd place (1975) 
• Mr. Olympia, 12th (1992)
• Mr. Olympia, 10th (1993)
• Olympia Masters, 2nd (1994)

BIG ZACK KING KHAN

Zack King Khan

Intro

Born: 1st July, 1980

Height: 5' 10''

Weight: 300 lbs

Nick name: King Khan 'The Freak'

About King Khan

Another name in the bodybuilding sport is the Zack King Khan. Zack is the IFBB professional bodybuilder. He never competed in Mr Olympia competition but people are saying that may be he will be the future Mr Olympia. With this type of huge physique he is the first Pakistan born person who won the IFBB UK British Championships 2009. He also won the Mansfield in 1998. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone are Zack's inspiration. He is living Sheffield now a days. He also made the commercial DVD with other bodybuilders including Neil Hill and John Madourie. The name of the DVD is 'King Khan'. His video is very popular because in this DVD he lifts massive 220 kg in bench press, 90 kg in biceps curl and 180 kg in barbell. In 2010 he suffers from knee injury while lifting 320 kg doing hack squats.

                                                                                           

Here are some of his states:

                                                            

Chest

58" 

Arms

23"

Waist

34"

Thighs

31" 

Calves

20"

His participated competitions:

                                                                               

• Dallas IFBB Europa Super show (2013) 7th
• IFBB UK British Championships (2009) 1
• IFBB UK British Championships (2008) 4th
• IFBB UK British Championships (2007) 2nd
• IFBB UK British Championships (2006) 26
• IFBB UK British Championships (2005) 2nd
• Universe Championships (2004) 6th
• IFBB UK British Championships (2002) 3rd
• IFBB UK British Championships (2001) 2nd
• IFBB UK British Championships (2000) 4th
• Mansfield (2000) 2nd
• Mansfield (1999) 2nd
• Mansfield (1998) 1

UNCROWNED JOHNNIE JACKSON

Johnnie Jackson

Intro

Born: 30th January, 1971

Height: 5' 8''

Weight: 204 lbs

About Johnnie Jackson

Johnnie Jackson is one of the great bodybuilder of all time. He trained with Branch Warren. Johnnie has the most beautiful upper body maturation but his overall appearance with legs is not so astonishing because of which he is not able to win Mr Olympia.

As by seeing the above picture one can say that Johnnie got one most amazing upper body in all of the history of bodybuilding but it does not go well with the legs. He is a bodybuilder as well as the power lifter and usually known as the worlds strongest bodybuilder. His first appearance in IFBB competition was in 2002 in Show Of Strength where he placed 10th but in 2003 at the Night of Champions he emerges to 5th place. His most wins were in the light weight category. His first ever Mr Olympia competition was of 2003 where he came to 11th spot and first Arnold Classic appearance was in 2006 placing on 13th there. He is the current USPF world record holder of pulling 345 kg in dead lift. He win the title ' Mr Olympia 2009 Worlds Strongest Professional Bodybuilder' by lifting 523 lbs on bench press and dead lifting 815 lbs. His personal best was came in 2012 22 January in Raw Unity Dead lift competition where he manages to dead lift 832 lbs in his 3rd and final attempt at the age of 40.

Competitions that Johnnie won:

• NPC Junior Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1999
• NPC Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 2001
• NPC USA Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 2001
• Montreal Pro, 2006
• Atlantic City Pro, 2007
• FIBO Power Pro Germany, 2012