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WBBG at the Lincoln Center

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024235Views1Like0Comments
Another Dan Lurie extravaganza!  The 1978 WBBG Pro Events.  Anibal Lopez would capture the Mr America title, Lesley Boxer the Miss Body Beautiful USA and the Miss Olympus, whilst Sergio Oliva would win the major title of the evening the Mr Olympus  uncontested. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #76 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

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We Are the Champions

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024192Views0Likes0Comments
Dennis Tinerino captures the first NBA Natural Mr America in 1978.  Chet Yorton, the champion of the non-steroid cause, was the muscle behind the contest. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #8 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #9 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #10 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #11 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

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1978 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024343Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 NABBA Mr Universe for both Amateur and Professional competitors was held in London England.  Bertil Fox would outpoint Serge Nubret for the Professional title whilst Dave Johns would win the overall Amateur title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #64 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #65 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #66 -…

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1978 Mr Olympia Dramatics

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024455Views1Like0Comments
Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown.  Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd.    A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose.  No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…

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The AFAB Championships

ContestsJanuary 6, 2024381Views0Likes0Comments
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 -…

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IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024482Views0Likes0Comments
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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The World Cup

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024274Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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WBBG Platform Fighters

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024277Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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