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Well done Ron and Ange!!

ContestsApril 9, 2024108Views0Likes0Comments
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

InterviewsMarch 26, 2024233Views0Likes0Comments
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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WABBA World News

ContestsMarch 19, 2024129Views0Likes0Comments
A nice contest report on the 1981 World Championships.  John Brown won the Amateur title and Ed Kawak won the professional event. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #35 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Feb 1982) Page #36 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Feb 1982) Page #37 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Feb 1982) Page #38 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Feb 1982)

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NABBA Universe Honours go to America

ContestsMarch 12, 2024213Views0Likes0Comments
The 1981 NABBA Mr Universe contest report.  Robby Robinson would edge past Dave Johns for the Professional Title.  John Brown would dominate the Amateur competition whilst Jocelyn Pigeonneau would win the Miss Bikini contest.  Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #27 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #28 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Jan 1982) Page #29 - Bodybuilding…

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A Proud Day for NABBA

ContestsFebruary 6, 2024174Views0Likes0Comments
The 1950 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest competitions of all time.  Steve Reeves and Reg Park clashed for the title.  This is another report from the show! Source: Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #14 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #15 - Health & Strength (Jul 1950) Page #16 - Health &…

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IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024314Views0Likes0Comments
The 1978 Mr Universe was the first time in history that the USA won all weight categories.  Mike Mentzer (Heavyweight), Tom Platz (Middleweight) and Carlos Rodriquez (Lightweight).  This is an excellent contest report that covers the event. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #160 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #161 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

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1978 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024285Views0Likes0Comments
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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