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The NABBA Universe ’82

A fantastic contest report on the 1982 NABBA Professional and Amateur Contest.  Ed Kawak edged out Kal Szkalak and Roy Duval for the professional title.  The amateur contest was won by John Brown.  Australia's John Terilli would win the Medium class. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou for your contribution. Source:…

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How I trained to win Mr Universe

Dave Johns shares his training routine that lead to his overall victory at the 1978 NABBA Mr Universe.  Dave would beat out Casey Viator to win his class before taking the overall title. Source: Muscular Development (April 1979) Page #18 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979) Page #19 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979) Page #20 - Muscular Development…

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Wilkosz Wins Mr Universe

Jusup Wilkcosz outguns Tom Platz and Bob Birdsong to win the 1980 IFBB Pro Universe.  Andreas Cahling would win his class and overall title to capture the IFBB Mr International on the same night. Enjoy the contest report. Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #34 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #35 - IronMan (Mar 1981)

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How you Chose Mr Universe

The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time.  Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title.  This article provides insight into the judging criteria and overall placements of the competitors in each class.  The article is  by George Walsh the Chairman of Judges for the event. Source: Health…

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Well done Ron and Ange!!

A flash report on the 1981 IFBB Jr & Sr Mr Universe held in Margate South Africa.  Australia's Sammy Ioannidis take the Jr title for the second consecutive year.   Phil Outlaw (USA) wins the Sr title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (August 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981) Page #19 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Aug 1981)

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Gunnar Rosbo

An editorial on the Norwegian Giant Gunnar Rosbo.  The interview was taken with Gunnar shortly after his 2nd place finish in his class  to Lance Dreher at the 1981 IFBB Mr Universe.   As a side note, Gunnar would miss out again in 1982.  this time finishing 2nd to the Mighty Lee Haney. Source: Muscle &…

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