Mr Universe 1976 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

Sugita & Nubret Win Mr Universe

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Sergio Oliva wins the first of his major titles the 1976 Pro Mr Universe. Schigru Sugita, the great Japanese bodybuilder, wins the amateur title. Source: IronMan (January 1977) Page #37 - IronMan (Jan 1977) Page #60 - IronMan (Jan 1977)

The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

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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…

World Championships 1976

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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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Sugita & Nubret Win Mr Universe

The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

World Championships 1976

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