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It’s ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Time for Dexter Jackson at the Arnold Classic

Published: March 3, 2010

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It’s kind of odd that someone who was on top of the bodybuilding world a mere six months ago can be at a career crossroads now, but it can be argued that Dexter Jackson needs to do more than okay at the 2010 Arnold Classic this weekend. But he is 40 years old and has [...]

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Melvin Anthony Wins IFBB Phoenix Pro

Published: February 21, 2010

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Following a quiet 2009, Melvin Anthony started the new year off on the right foot by winning the Phoenix Pro on Saturday night. The California native edged out Hidetada Yamagishi, who continues to make strides in the division by finishing as the runner-up. The ageless Toney Freeman placed third and also qualified for the Mr. [...]

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2010 Arnold Classic Line-Ups Posted

Published: December 23, 2009

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Kai Greene has made it official. He will be defending his Arnold Classic championship come March and will have another deep line-up to do it against. The two biggest names trying to take his title will be Phil Heath and Dexter Jackson, himself a former winner of the contest. Co-producer Jim Lorimer said in a [...]

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Jay Cutler Reclaims the Mr. Olympia Title, Branch Warren Runner-Up

Published: September 27, 2009

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Becoming the first to reclaim the Mr. Olympia title, Jay Cutler defeated what has been called the deepest line-up in the contest’s history. The Las Vegas resident was the clear-cut fan favorite and obviously impressed the judges just as much. “Everyone wrote me off,” he said on stage right after the announcement. “It’s a huge [...]

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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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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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Comeback Kids – Kai, Victor & Branch

Published: March 6, 2009

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Coming back from any serious injury is a difficult to ask for an athlete. Times that by 10 when you’re a bodybuilder. Although you may not be able to train that one body part (or even at all) for a length of time, you still have to remain active in some capacity because you cannot [...]

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Comeback Trail to Ohio Bumped by Toney?

Published: February 21, 2009

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We are only a few short weeks out of the 2009 Arnold Classic and all the talk has been of the Big Three who missed the last Mr. Olympia due to injuries. Victor Martinez, who won the show in Ohio two years ago, is reported to be not only fully recovered from his knee injury, [...]

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It’s Now or Never for Toney Freeman

Published: January 8, 2009

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The X Man needs to make a statement in 2009. Perhaps at his best back in September, the 42-year-old placed fifth at the Mr. Olympia and should have been at least one spot higher. As for the entire year of 2008, Toney Freeman started out slow with an eighth place finish at the Ironman Pro [...]

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Arnold Classic Roster Set

Published: December 29, 2008

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Excellent Line-up in March; Comeback for Many A loaded line-up including some of the biggest names in bodybuilding grace the 2009 Arnold Classic. The most interesting ones are returning from various injuries and had to sit out the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Names like Victor Martinez, Kai Green and Branch Warren will be back on stage [...]

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