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)