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The AFAB Championships

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The 1977 IFBB Mr America was dominated by Danny Padilla. Danny would win the Lightweight Division before taking the overall title. The massive Pete Grymkowski was the HeavyWeight winner whilst Roger Callard won the Middle Weight division. A great read with plenty of photos from the competition. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #120 -…

IFBB World and European Championships

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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…

The World Cup

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The Professional Bodybuilders Alliance the brainchild of Chris Devin held its 1977 Mr Universe and Mr USA contests with prizemoney set to attached some great competition. Devin discusses the event with the MMI team in this great contest report. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #106 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #107 - MuscleMag International…

WBBG Platform Fighters

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Dan Larie continued to present quality physiques to his contests. His 1977 extravaganza combined the WBBG Mr America, Mr World and Mr Olympus amongst other contests. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #144 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #145 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

AFAB Star Wars United States Bodybuilding Championships

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"The Night of the Kalman". Kalman Szkalak was classes above his competition and easily won the 1977 IFBB Mr USA title. The night also included guest posing from the new Mr Olympia, Frank Zane, and others such as Ed Corney, Danny Padilla and Mike Mentzer. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #98 - MuscleMag International…

NABBA Universe 1977

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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…

The Day Paris was Burning

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The newly formed World Amateur Body Building Association (WABBA) was created by Serge Nubret. It first major event was run in Paris in 1977. 'The World Championships' would determine both a amateur and professional winner. Ahmet Enunlu would win the overall amateur title whilst Sergio Oliva would claim the professional title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual…

1977 AAU Mr America

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The 1977 AAU Mr America Contest was an extravaganza! A near capacity crowd of 3,500 people were electrified by the performance of all competitors and the guest poser Robby Robinson. Unfortunately, however, there was one sore spot in the event. Serge Nubret who made the trip from Paris as a guest poser was not permitted…

1977 IFBB Canadian Championships

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Roy Callendar takes his first major victory the 1977 CBBF Canadian Championship. This would start off a run of victories and credible performances over the upcoming year. The victory is more noteworthy for the reaction of happiness and emotion Roy showed once claiming the crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #8 - MuscleMag International…

IFBB Mr. Olympia 1977: Frank Zane

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Before a wild crowd of 5,000 screaming fans at Columbu, Ohio's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Frank Zane defeated pre-contest favorite Robby Robinson for the overall Olympia crown. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #18 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #19 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

1967 Jr. Mr. America Contest

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Dennis Tinerino would outpoint a great field to win the 1967 Jr Mr America title. He would also win the most muscular award as well. He would go on to win the Mr America title in the upcoming weeks. Other notables in the contest were Boyer Coe and Chris Dickerson. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August…

1967 Mr & Miss Britain Contest

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Wilfred Sylvester and Elizabeth Lamb took the 1967 Britain titles. However, a young sensation by the name of Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the show as the special guest poser. Source: Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #26 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #27 - Muscular Development (Issue August 1967) Page #46 - Muscular Development (Issue August…