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Silvio Samuel Re-Arrested on Domestic Charges

Published: July 19, 2011

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Silvio Samuels troubles continued as he was hit with new charges during a bail review hearing in Riverside County. What is being described as “terrorist threats” made to his former live-in girlfriend have landed ‘El Matador’ back in jail, with a hearing set for July 25. Bail was set at $250,000. Back on April 7, [...]

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Silvio Samuel’s Bodybuilding Career May Be Over

Published: June 8, 2010

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Have we seen the last of “El Matador?” Although he is only 34 years of age, Silvio Samuel may have to hang up the posing trunks due to a recent hospitalization to treat what is being described as an “upper respiratory infection.” There has been much talk that Samuel’s ailments reach further than that and [...]

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Silvio Samuel Was Not a Factor in the Arnold, Anyway

Published: January 1, 2010

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In the professional bodybuilding ranks, there are that tier of men whose names jump off the page as serious contenders for the ‘Big Two’ every year. The Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia contests does attract the best of the best, but there are usually three or four that are serious contenders to win the championship [...]

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Dennis Wolf at a Career Crossroads in 2010

Published: December 12, 2009

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Imagine being considered a favorite to win your sport’s highest honor one day and then close to being an after thought the next? That is not too far from what has happened to Dennis “Big Bad” Wolf in 2009. After finishing fourth in the 2008 Mr. Olympia, he had to sit out the Arnold Classic [...]

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2010 Iron Man Pro Postponed

Published: November 17, 2009

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According to a press release dated November 13, 2009 on www.ironmanpro.com, their annual bodybuilding contest will be postponed in 2010. Last January, Silvio Samuel was named champion at the contest’s 20th anniversary show. Here is the official press release: Iron Man Magazine Publisher John Balik reported today that the Pro Fight Supplements Iron Man Pro [...]

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Dennis Wolf Has Upper Hand for Mr. Olympia Title

Published: June 28, 2009

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Bodybuilding fans are on the crux of what may be remembered as one of the most competitive Mr. Olympia contests of all time. There are six legitimate contenders who could finish in any order and you could make an argument for either of them. Add to that number if a few others come into Las [...]

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Silvio Samuel Needs to Rebound After Disappointing NY Pro

Published: May 26, 2009

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A top six finish in  a bodybuilding contest is nothing to be ashamed about and could be viewed as an accomplishment in some circles. For Silvio Samuel, that is not the case. The winner of the Iron Man Pro back in January ‘El Matador’ could not – and should not – have been content with [...]

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LeFrancois, Centopani Reign Supreme at NY Pro

Published: May 16, 2009

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Worlds apart but connected at the end of the evening, Cathy LeFrancois and Evan Centopani both walked out of the New York Pro earning the championships in their respective divisions. LeFrancois, the 38-year-old Canadian-born veteran, repeated as champion while Centopani won his first professional show. Centopani, 27, accomplished the feat in his first try after [...]

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Kevin English Looking for ‘Home Field Advantage’ at NY Pro

Published: May 12, 2009

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Come Saturday evening in Manhattan, Great Neck resident Kevin English will certainly receive a healthy amount of applause. Regardless of where he places, he is going to be a fan favorite in his hometown. That goes without saying. Another given will be English having a say in the outcome of the 202 and overall titles. [...]

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Kai Greene Australian Pro Champion

Published: March 16, 2009

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Not resting on his laurels after winning the Arnold Classic less than two weeks ago, Kai Greene flew to the other side of the globe to stand in the winner’s circle once again, this time at the Australian Pro Grand Prix. Other contestants who made the trek with Kai from Ohio to the ‘Land Down [...]

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