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IFBB Pro World Master/Legends Bodybuilding & Bikini Results: Dexter Jackson, India Paulino Triumphant

Published: December 13, 2011

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At the inaugural Pro World Masters/Legends show in Miami Beach this past weekend, Dexter Jackson stood in the winner’s circle after cutting down a line-up that included some of the more legendary names in the sport of bodybuilding. More recent competitors such as “The Blade” finished higher than the likes of Samir Bannout, the 1983 [...]

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IFBB Pro World Masters/Legends Show Line-Up Card Released

Published: December 8, 2011

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If you are not excited by the collection of names amassing in Florida on December 10 for the IFBB Pro World Masters/Legends show, then you are not a true bodybuilding fan. A mix of yesterday’s heroes and today’s veterans will grace the stage of the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach and bring back memories [...]

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Troy Alves Comes Full Circle With 2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro Win

Published: August 31, 2011

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A year ago at this time, Troy Alves was unsure where his bodybuilding career was headed. He had just lost his supplement contract and contemplated skipping the 2010 Mr. Olympia. But at the 11th hour, the veteran found a new sponsor and was part of the sport’s elite contest once again. “I’m excited that I [...]

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Confirmed Gary Strydom Comeback a Smart Business Decision

Published: April 17, 2011

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After much speculation, it finally appears that Gary Strydom will in fact be coming back to competitive bodybuilding at the IFBB Pro World Masters Championship on December 10, 2011 at the Fillmore in Miami Beach. The legendary South African confirmed this during a video interview with Shawn Ray of Musclular Development on April 15 at [...]

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Hidetada Yamagishi Wins Europa Show of Champions/Orlando Pro

Published: April 17, 2010

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Right after the pre-judging was completed at the 2010 Arnold Classic, Hidetada Yamagishi was not satisfied. “I tried my best but I want to win this show so I [hoped] to be in the first call-out,” he said backstage. The six-year pro made the second call-out and eventually placed eighth in a very deep line-up. [...]

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Dennis Wolf’s Hernia Injury May Be a Reason for Olympia DNP

Published: September 29, 2009

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As the first two call-outs were read at the Orleans Arena during the pre-judging, Dennis Wolf was getting noticeably antsy. By being passed up, he must have known that this year’s Mr. Olympia contest was not going to be a successful for him. After finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, the last two years, even he [...]

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As Predicted Here, Gustavo Badell Wins IFBB Atlantic City Pro

Published: September 13, 2009

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Last September, we had five of the top six at the Mr. Olympia nailed in order the day before (http://www.musclesportmag.com/2008/09/27/msm-olympia-prediction-dexter-jackson-wins/). Then on Friday, Gustavo Badell was featured in our top story (http://www.musclesportmag.com/2009/0…ntic-city-pro/) as being someone to keep your eye on at the IFBB Atlantic City Pro. As bodybuilding fans all know by now, Badell took [...]

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Don’t Count Out Gustavo Badell at Atlantic City Pro

Published: September 10, 2009

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We’ve all heard the names being mentioned as favorites in Saturday’s IFBB Atlantic City Pro. Troy Alves and Hidetada Yamagishi are two that has been heard often. But little has been said about Gustavo Badell. The “Freakin’ Rican” has had a quiet 2009 after being very successful the prior year. In 2008, Badell, 36, finished [...]

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A Few Surprises at Europa Show of Champions

Published: April 21, 2009

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Bodybuilding is not unlike any other sport. Where as any team can win on any given Sunday, so is the case in the Iron Game. Take the 2009 Europa Show of Champions as an example. Troy Alves, who finished way back of the pack (11th) at the Iron Man Pro a few months ago, took [...]

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