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IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024829Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 IFBB Mr Universe (World Championships) were held in Nimes, France.  It was a great competition.  Danny Padilla out scored Mohamad Makkawy (LightWeight), Roy Callender won the MiddleWeight class.  In the HeavyWeight division Kalman Szkalak come from behind winning the posedown 11 to 10 to beat a very disappointed Mike Mentzer.   Source: MuscleMag International…

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NABBA Universe 1977

ContestsDecember 24, 2023615Views0Likes0Comments
The 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe Contest (amateur and professional) provided some exciting competition. For the first time since 1957, both contests were won by British entries.  Bertil Fox won the amateur event.  In the Pros, Tony Emmott edged Serge Nubret of France out of 1st place by one point. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page…

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Mr Universe contest Part #2

ContestsNovember 28, 2023407Views0Likes0Comments
Chest Yorton win the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe handing newcomer Arnold Schwarzenegger his first defeat. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #53…

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The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

ContestsNovember 15, 2023497Views1Like0Comments
After a fall out with the IFBB in 1975 Serge Nubret would compete in and win the 1976 NABBA Pro Universe.   The amateur event would be dominated by two Japanese competitors Shigeru Sugita and Kozo Sudo.   Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2  (1977)  Page #174 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #175 - MuscleMag International Annual…

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World Championships 1976

ContestsNovember 4, 20231KViews0Likes0Comments
The IFBB Mr Universe / World Championship was a great event.  The field was stacked with some of the best amateurs' of the time.  Mohamed Makkawy, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson, Mike Mentzer were the key attractions.   Mohamed Makkawy (Light Weight), Robby Robinson (Middle Weight) and Roger Walker (Heavy Weight) where the class winners.  Robby Robinson…

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Manila Universe Huge Success

ContestsAugust 21, 2023349Views0Likes0Comments
Contest recap of the 1980 Mr Universe in Manila Philippines. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10)  Page #28 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #29 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #30 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #31 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.10) Page #32…

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1984 Mr America & Mr Universe Report

ContestsJuly 5, 2023468Views0Likes0Comments
Mike Christian would win both the 1984 Mr America (NPC Nationals) and 1984 Mr Universe (IFBB World Amateur Championships) titles in a space of 8 days. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #12 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1985) Page #13 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb…

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PBBA Pr Mr Universe and Pro Mr USA

ContestsMay 28, 2023403Views0Likes0Comments
Chris Devin's PBBA Pro Mr Universe and Pro Mr USA attached some big names.  Boyer Coe would outgun Chris Dickerson for the Mr Universe title.  WHilst Ralph Kroger won the Mr USA title.  Dave Draper would appear as the guest poser. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #59 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #60…

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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

ContestsMay 23, 20233KViews0Likes0Comments
The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa.  150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries.  This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #136 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

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