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IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024481Views0Likes0Comments
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, 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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Mr Universe Tony Emmott

InterviewsJanuary 7, 2024286Views0Likes0Comments
In this article Tony Emmott gives exact details of his training and diet to win the 1977 NABBA Mr Universe.  He beat some of the strongest competition in the form of Serge Nubret, Warren Fredericks, Steve Davis and Don Ross. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #170 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #171 - MuscleMag…

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IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024479Views0Likes0Comments
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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NABBA Universe 1977

ContestsDecember 24, 2023320Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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Mr Universe contest Part #2

ContestsNovember 28, 2023241Views0Likes0Comments
Chest Yorton win the 1966 NABBA Mr Universe handing newcomer Arnold Schwarzenegger his first defeat. Source: Muscular Development (Issue February 1967) Page #32 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #33 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #36 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #52 - Strength & Health (Issue October 1944) Page #53…

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The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

ContestsNovember 15, 2023247Views1Like0Comments
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…

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World Championships 1976

ContestsNovember 4, 2023632Views0Likes0Comments
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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