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Title: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Gym dude on January 03, 2008, 07:58:01 PM
Gustavo Babell
Deshaun Grimez
Tony Freeman
Gian Enrico Pica
Eddie Abbew
Paco Batista
Troy Brown
David Henry
John Sherman
Khalid Almohsinawi
Rusty Jeffers
King Kamali
Vincent Liu
Omar Deckard
Rodney Davis
Armin Scholz
JoJo Ntiforo
Sergey Ogorodnikov
Denis Sergovskiy
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 03, 2008, 08:04:23 PM
1. toney freeman
2. gustavo baddell
3. David Henry
4. armin scholz
5. deshaun grimez
6. eddy Abbew
7. Omar deckard
8. Shari Kamali
9  rusty Jeffers
10. paco Bautista
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: flexingtonsteele on January 03, 2008, 09:31:01 PM
Pretty weak lineup, I bet you'll see a few people add their name to the list just to get one of those top 5 olympia nods.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Lift Studios on January 03, 2008, 09:37:20 PM
Gustavo Babell
Deshaun Grimez
Tony Freeman
Gian Enrico Pica
Eddie Abbew
Paco Batista
Troy Brown
David Henry
John Sherman
Khalid Almohsinawi
Rusty Jeffers
King Kamali
Vincent Liu
Omar Deckard
Rodney Davis
Armin Scholz
JoJo Ntiforo
Sergey Ogorodnikov
Denis Sergovskiy

Good to see BABELL Palumbo still visits getbig to get his info. Doesn't even take the time to fix misspellings.

 ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: 240 is Back on January 03, 2008, 09:42:20 PM
I thought heath said he was doing the ironman?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Lift Studios on January 03, 2008, 09:44:27 PM
That is not an accurate competitor list.

From IRONMAN's Lonnie Teper:
"With a couple of days left until the deadline of January 4, Gustavo Badell has turned in his contract; I'll let you know in my blog after Friday if the other major stars who have said they are doing the show--Toney Freeman, Phil Heath, Silveo Samuel, David Henry and Will Harris, to name a few--follow suit. Henry told me this week he's in for sure; gentleman Omar Deckard will be back as well. Shaping up to be a great line-up."
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Special Ed on January 03, 2008, 09:46:10 PM
Good to see BABELL Palumbo still visits getbig to get his info. Doesn't even take the time to fix misspellings.

 ;D
Epic inability to spell the name of his own company's endorsed athletes. Good thing Victor Marbinez and Branch Barren aren't doing the show!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: 240 is Back on January 03, 2008, 09:47:33 PM
Branch Barrel

fixed.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Gym dude on January 03, 2008, 10:39:50 PM
I thought that myself when I read article about the 2008 Ironman on the ironman pro web site Phil Heath name got mention in the article along with Tony Freeman name as well.But I am going pick Tony Freeman to win.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex23 on January 04, 2008, 12:15:13 AM
fixed.

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: flexingtonsteele on January 04, 2008, 12:15:37 AM
This show is definetely toney freemans chance to redeem himself after his poor olympia showing.

Good luck Toney.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Sumpa on January 04, 2008, 01:00:50 AM
Nasser would destroy this line-up.
300 pounds with abs = lights out!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: tu_holmes on January 04, 2008, 01:46:35 AM
Epic inability to spell the name of his own company's endorsed athletes. Good thing Victor Marbinez and Branch Barren aren't doing the show!

Apparently Babell is no longer an MD sponsored athlete?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: LatsMcGee on January 04, 2008, 02:22:37 AM
Apparently Babell is no longer an MD sponsored athlete?

He hasn't been arrested in 12 months,  that's breach of contract at MD.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Meso_z on January 04, 2008, 02:33:59 AM
I thought Dennis Newman would make his comeback at the ironman.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: just_a_pilgrim on January 04, 2008, 02:39:24 AM
Good to see BABELL Palumbo still visits getbig to get his info. Doesn't even take the time to fix misspellings.

 ;D

LOL great post...........
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: LatsMcGee on January 04, 2008, 02:41:32 AM
LOL great post...........

Did you see those pics of Wee Priest training with Rusty Trombone?  Amazing.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Sumpa on January 04, 2008, 02:53:05 AM
He hasn't been arrested in 12 months,  that's breach of contract at MD.

 ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex A on January 04, 2008, 05:57:07 AM
After winning last year, I would think that Freeman would sit this one out. The person who needs to really redeem himself is David Henry.  He kicked ass at the Olympia but at the Iron Man last year he dissapointed.  Henry was supposed to give Freeman a run for his money last year but it didnt happen. 

I thought Will Harris was doing the show?  If he was, I would be really watching out for him.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Lift Studios on January 04, 2008, 07:46:04 AM
After winning last year, I would think that Freeman would sit this one out. The person who needs to really redeem himself is David Henry.  He kicked ass at the Olympia but at the Iron Man last year he dissapointed.  Henry was supposed to give Freeman a run for his money last year but it didnt happen. 

I thought Will Harris was doing the show?  If he was, I would be really watching out for him.
I'd disagree. Toney has to redeem himself from his last show (Olympia), which I'm sure he will. David redeemed himself at the Olympia and showed he can hold his own against guys with more size. David might not be the biggest guy on stage but when he's in condition watch out.

Harris is doing the show and if he brings the conditioning he had at the Europa/Olympia will be top 5.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Stavios on January 04, 2008, 08:44:42 AM
I'd love to see Jojo Ntiforo in shape for once

MONSTER potential on this guy, very Melvin Anthonyish physique
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Chick on January 04, 2008, 09:20:07 AM
All athletes have until midnight tonight to get their contracts in...I think you may be surprised at some names to appear...
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: joelocal on January 04, 2008, 09:23:45 AM
What? No Hide :)?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: wisconsinBB on January 04, 2008, 09:27:31 AM
I'm pretty sure when Heath was guest posing in wisconsin that he said he was doing the ironman.  Wonder what happened there.   Also, when did Denis Sergovsky turn pro?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex on January 04, 2008, 09:28:48 AM
Denis Sergovskiy

http://www.body-building.ru/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&st=0

FIRST TURN PRO
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: 240 is Back on January 04, 2008, 09:29:22 AM
All athletes have until midnight tonight to get their contracts in...I think you may be surprised at some names to appear...

Did you guys giave Sami a pro card yet?  Come on, he'd be top 5 Ironman.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex A on January 04, 2008, 09:30:50 AM
I'd disagree. Toney has to redeem himself from his last show (Olympia), which I'm sure he will. David redeemed himself at the Olympia and showed he can hold his own against guys with more size. David might not be the biggest guy on stage but when he's in condition watch out.

Harris is doing the show and if he brings the conditioning he had at the Europa/Olympia will be top 5.

In the past Henry has always been in top condition for the Iron Man, In 06 he took a controversial second to Lee Priest.

then the next year he finishes 6th.    He was off and surely wants redemption and after his tenth place finish  at the O, Im sure he will want a win.

Im sure Tony will want to prove he can bring it!   If Henry is dialed in and Freeman is dialed in, it should be a battle, the nod will most likely go to the taller man. 

I didnt see Wills name on the competitor list.  If will brings that condition he brought to the Europa, its on!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex A on January 04, 2008, 09:33:49 AM
Denis Sergovskiy

http://www.body-building.ru/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&st=0

FIRST TURN PRO

I was wondering the same?  The last time and only time i saw him compete it was at last years Los Angeles Championships
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Chick on January 04, 2008, 09:37:16 AM
Did you guys giave Sami a pro card yet?  Come on, he'd be top 5 Ironman.

Not to my knowledge...
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex on January 04, 2008, 09:37:53 AM
I was wondering the same?  The last time and only time i saw him compete it was at last years Los Angeles Championships
He champion Russia
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Lift Studios on January 04, 2008, 09:39:49 AM
Did you guys giave Sami a pro card yet?
Why? Because he doesn't have a place to compete he should be given a pro card?

Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex on January 04, 2008, 09:42:42 AM
(http://i008.radikal.ru/0712/7e/c267ed7b00ff.jpg)
(http://i035.radikal.ru/0712/25/38b3ee26f4d6.jpg)
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Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: kyomu on January 04, 2008, 09:50:37 AM
What? No Hide :)?
Oh no really really stupid Hide is!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
He could be in top 5 in this lineup.... JUST STUPID!!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Ron on January 04, 2008, 10:30:43 AM
Hidetada unfortunately will not be able to compete in the Ironman and Arnold. If all goes well, maybe the August shows... but right now, he has more important things to work on.

David Henry, Toney Freeman, Gustavo Badell all should place in top 5, but this isnt an official list, as I have talked to a few others who want to compete.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: joelocal on January 04, 2008, 10:35:21 AM
Hidetada unfortunately will not be able to compete in the Ironman and Arnold. If all goes well, maybe the August shows... but right now, he has more important things to work on.



I was just kidding, I know he won't be competing in the Ironman....and unless these shows in August are in Japan, he won't be competing here......so says a little insider birdie :-X
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: timfogarty on January 04, 2008, 11:39:20 AM
Denis Sergovskiy

http://www.body-building.ru/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&st=0

FIRST TURN PRO

also http://www.musclegallery.com/denis/

Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: bentone on January 04, 2008, 11:45:45 AM
Deshaun Grimez will turn some heads at the Ironman and the Arnold.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: muscleforlife on January 04, 2008, 12:27:22 PM
Did you see those pics of Wee Priest training with Rusty Trombone?  Amazing.

You do know a Rusty Trombone is a sex position.
Sandra
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: musclecenter on January 04, 2008, 07:28:25 PM
Hidetada unfortunately will not be able to compete in the Ironman and Arnold. If all goes well, maybe the August shows... but right now, he has more important things to work on.

David Henry, Toney Freeman, Gustavo Badell all should place in top 5, but this isnt an official list, as I have talked to a few others who want to compete.
2005 Ironman was Hide's first pro debut
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: musclecenter on January 04, 2008, 10:06:42 PM
Winners of Ironman Pro from 1990-2007 :

1990  Shawn Ray

1991 J J March

1992 Vince Taylor

1993 Flex Wheeler

1994 Vince Taylor

1995-1998 Flex Wheeler

1999-2002 Chris Cormier

2003 Jay Cutler

2004 Dexter Jackson

2005 Gustavo Badell

2006 Lee Priest

2007 Toney Freeman

2008 ??
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Sentenza on January 05, 2008, 06:05:49 AM
Any new names on the list?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: DK II on January 05, 2008, 06:29:42 AM
What? No Hide :)?

Bad news, Hide has got other shows to do. He will either do the "Mr. California Prison 2008" or "Mr Natural Tokyo Prison 2008 (ミスターナチュラル東京刑務所2008年)"
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: MAXX on January 05, 2008, 06:34:16 AM
(http://i008.radikal.ru/0712/7e/c267ed7b00ff.jpg)
(http://i035.radikal.ru/0712/25/38b3ee26f4d6.jpg)
(http://i044.radikal.ru/0712/67/9f3923e1a48d.jpg)
are those from jays new video?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: cht868 on January 05, 2008, 06:40:01 AM
are those from jays new video?

why is that guy squatting with a tampon on his back
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: DK II on January 05, 2008, 06:42:42 AM
2005 Ironman was Hide's first pro debut

he had a brutal gyno back then.  :-X :-X
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: DK II on January 05, 2008, 06:45:11 AM

(http://i035.radikal.ru/0712/25/38b3ee26f4d6.jpg)


It looks like Jason trains his dick there a bit.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: stuntmovie on January 05, 2008, 11:06:37 AM
I saw Denis S. in the gym recently and it appears that he just might do darn well in the IronMan ...... Bigger, thicker, wider than any of his recent recent photos.

Good to see that he is eligible to compete this year.

Good luck, Denis.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: timfogarty on January 05, 2008, 11:18:54 AM
(http://i035.radikal.ru/0712/25/38b3ee26f4d6.jpg)

Why does Denis need that kind of help for 3 plates?   I can do 3 plates for reps.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: stuntmovie on January 05, 2008, 02:58:36 PM
315 for 30 - Maybe?

Or could  be coming down gradually from 495.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: MAXX on January 05, 2008, 03:05:13 PM
Why does Denis need that kind of help for 3 plates?   I can do 3 plates for reps.
want a cookie?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Fulgorre on January 05, 2008, 03:29:18 PM
All athletes have until midnight tonight to get their contracts in...I think you may be surprised at some names to appear...

Yes, it will be a big surprise when Lee Priest is on the list. 

Also, I saw Jeffers posing today in Maximum Fitness.  Dude is ageless.  He put on some freaky back thickness. Dorian like lower lats with mid 90's waist.  Crazy.  Lol, Lee told him to put some clothes on and everyone started laughing.
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: CF on January 05, 2008, 03:44:35 PM
I trained alongside Denis this past summer during a shoot in Vegas.  He's impressive!  Not sure he has everything to challenge the big guys, but his shape and structure is awesome.   In time he'll be a force.

Carlo
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: mrusa85 on January 05, 2008, 07:09:51 PM
I trained alongside Denis this past summer during a shoot in Vegas.  He's impressive!  Not sure he has everything to challenge the big guys, but his shape and structure is awesome.   In time he'll be a force.

Carlo
Denis Sergovskiy won the Super Heavyweight class at the LA last. Didn't even win the overall. Lost it to a welterweight. Where did he qualify to turn IFBB pro?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: joelocal on January 05, 2008, 07:25:26 PM
Denis Sergovskiy won the Super Heavyweight class at the LA last. Didn't even win the overall. Lost it to a welterweight. Where did he qualify to turn IFBB pro?

Thats what I'm wondering ???
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: mrusa85 on January 05, 2008, 07:29:39 PM
Yeah, thought I missed something... any official list posted anywhere yet?
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex on January 05, 2008, 11:48:51 PM

Quote
Where did he qualify to turn IFBB pro?

He champion Russia. PRO card received by the President of FBFR (IFBB Russia), Vladimir Dubinin.



I'm strong enough to hold you on my shoulders ... again and again ...
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Alex on January 05, 2008, 11:56:49 PM
&NR=1
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: musclecenter on January 06, 2008, 02:51:03 AM
 Denis Sergovskiy is super heavweight winner at 2007 Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships(see pics)
How can he earned pro card and compete at 2008 Ironman  ??? ???
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: busyB on January 06, 2008, 09:08:17 AM
Denis Sergovskiy is super heavweight winner at 2007 Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships(see pics)
How can he earned pro card and compete at 2008 Ironman  ??? ???

I was at that show. He looked good but that welterweight was spot on. No way anyone at that show was going to beat him. Denis' symetry and proportions were great,  I just hope he put on enough mass to compete in the pros. The early shows might not have been a good idea and should pack on some more size. You can see in these photos from LA if he comes in a bit softer from the rear, he will wind up in last place in a pro show. Anyone have pics from the Russia show where he turned pro? Would like to see if any changes were made...hmmm...
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: musclecenter on January 07, 2008, 09:58:59 PM
new competitors:

Vincent Liu (Canada ,pics 1,2)

Neset Icli (Holland ,pics 3,4 )

Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: Matt C on January 07, 2008, 11:17:53 PM
Denis Sergovskiy is super heavweight winner at 2007 Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness Championships(see pics)

McFarland entered that contest as a heavyweight in 2004!
Title: Re: 2008 Ironman Competitors List
Post by: musclecenter on January 08, 2008, 12:01:43 AM
McFarland entered that contest as a heavyweight in 2004!
You mean Jeff McFarland ?
He is 12th at 2004 Los Angeles's heavyweight.