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NABBA 1980 Mr Universe Contest

An excellent report on the 1980 NABBA Mr Universe.  Tony Pearson would win the Professional title.  Whilst Bill Richardson would win his class and the overall amateur title.  Other class winners were Eddie Miller and Graham Brogden. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #22 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #23 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page…

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IFBB Pro World Championship

What a competition!  Mohamed Makkawy would dominate the free posing round to come from behind to win the 1983 IFBB Pro World Championships ahead of Greg DeFerro and Lee Haney (making his professional debut).  The field of 16 boasted no less than 8 Mr America's, 2 Mr internationals and 9 Mr Universe titleholders.   THIS ARTICLE…

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The Montreal Grand Prix Final

Boyer Coe narrowly beats out Al Beckles to win the 1981.  Unfortunately, for Beckles the wrong posing music was played during his free posing routine.  This oversight might have cost him the title. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #5 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Feb 1982) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly…

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The first annual Gold’s Classic

The First Annual Gold's Classic was held in Santa Monica, California in 1976. The list of guest posers was incredible and included Lou Ferrigno, Bill Grant, Sergio Oliva, Danny Padilla, Robby Robinson and Kalman Szkalak.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane were also  in attendance.   As for the competitions.  Tony Pearson won the Teenage Division in…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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