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Title: Francois vs branch
Post by: IceCold on July 02, 2011, 02:46:08 AM
Eventhough branch is still competing, how would he do against a prime francois...

I give slight edge to francois - better shape, arms, and back

Discuss.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Cleanest Natural on July 02, 2011, 02:49:38 AM
francois did not look like shit hth
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: DK II on July 02, 2011, 03:00:59 AM
Are we talking about natural bodybuilder Francois Gay?

(http://www.wnbf.net/image.html?imageId=581&view=history&type=magazine)

http://www.francoisgay.com/
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on July 02, 2011, 03:06:14 AM
Not even close, Mike kills him.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: WillGrant on July 02, 2011, 03:22:03 AM
Eventhough branch is still competing, how would he do against a prime francois...

I give slight edge to francois - better shape, arms, and back

Discuss.
Slight edge the fuck ? ? ? - Mike destroys that disgusting looking turd - how can you even compare the two  ???
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Parker on July 02, 2011, 03:24:07 AM
You decide...
(http://www.bodybuilders.com/franc15.jpg)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Meso_z on July 02, 2011, 03:24:38 AM
Eventhough branch is still competing, how would he do against a prime francois...

I give slight edge to francois - better shape, arms, and back

Discuss.
Mike Francois destroys that gnome Warren.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on July 02, 2011, 03:25:39 AM
Branch Warren looks shit, everybody except ifbb judges can see this
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: trapz101 on July 02, 2011, 04:33:39 AM
Are we talking about natural bodybuilder Francois Gay?

(http://www.wnbf.net/image.html?imageId=581&view=history&type=magazine)

http://www.francoisgay.com/

francois gay...franco is gay lol....
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: kiwiol on July 02, 2011, 05:12:36 AM
Slight edge the fuck ? ? ? - Mike destroys that disgusting looking turd - how can you even compare the two  ???

Spot on
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on July 02, 2011, 06:02:26 AM
The ONLY thing these two have in common is their passion for liftin' heavy, heavy weights. Other than that, forget about it !! LOL !! Mike blows Branch out of the water 10 / 10 times. There is NO edge. None ! Lol !



I will reiterate though ... the ONLY time I've been a Branch fan is just before he turned pro. Now THAT was a physique worth talkin' about !
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 02, 2011, 06:03:31 AM
Are we talking about natural bodybuilder Francois Gay?

(http://www.wnbf.net/image.html?imageId=581&view=history&type=magazine)

http://www.francoisgay.com/
You better not move to an English speaking country if your name is Francois Gay...
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Army of One on July 02, 2011, 06:18:29 AM
You better not move to an English speaking country if your name is Francois Gay...

No shit, Im not sure you can get a gayer name than "Francois Gay"
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: claymore on July 02, 2011, 06:57:16 AM
Eventhough branch is still competing, how would he do against a prime francois...

I give slight edge to francois - better shape, arms, and back

Discuss.

Not even close...Mike hands down.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: lvtolft on July 02, 2011, 07:05:31 AM
Not even close...Mike hands down.
Agreed.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: tendonitis on July 02, 2011, 07:08:07 AM
Slight edge the fuck ? ? ? - Mike destroys that disgusting looking turd - how can you even compare the two  ???

this

It's insulting to Mike to compare him to that freakin gnome
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: YngiweRhoads on July 02, 2011, 07:47:45 AM
(http://www.nowhavefun.com/celebritypictures/d/115354-1/44+Michael+Francois+photo.jpg)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: dyslexic on July 02, 2011, 07:51:12 AM
Mike Francois... stood right up there with Dorian and Levrone... and held his own.


The "kind" of muscle back then and this new wierdness in musculature are like comparing volkswagens to Ferraris.


A completely different look and a completely different production plant.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Ronnie Rep on July 02, 2011, 08:22:47 AM
FRANCOIS !
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Figo on July 02, 2011, 09:03:26 AM
Are we talking about natural bodybuilder Francois Gay?

(http://www.wnbf.net/image.html?imageId=581&view=history&type=magazine)

http://www.francoisgay.com/

an inspiration to natties everywhere

the Gays must be proud
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Figo on July 02, 2011, 09:05:05 AM
You decide...
(http://www.bodybuilders.com/franc15.jpg)
MF was great, pity he got very ill

what causes colitis? anyone know?
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: b-boy on July 02, 2011, 09:05:32 AM
wow what an insult, to even compare branch to mike.... mike fucking slaughters branch on any given day!

mike francois was a real fucking bodybuilder!
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Cleanest Natural on July 02, 2011, 10:32:31 AM
(http://www.celebrities-pictures.com/photo/d/197488-1/Mike+Francois+d1.jpg)(http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/2542/2/d/img_59461204395003.jpg)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:33:20 AM
Francois by a damn mile and more
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:34:35 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:35:34 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:36:24 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:37:10 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:38:02 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Iceman1981 on July 02, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
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Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 02, 2011, 12:41:59 PM
If Francois would compete in this day and age he'd be a 280 lbs GH gutted lump too..
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Tito24 on July 02, 2011, 12:43:02 PM
poor comparrison, branch is shit bodybuilder
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 02, 2011, 12:44:43 PM
(http://www.nowhavefun.com/celebritypictures/d/115354-1/44+Michael+Francois+photo.jpg)
Francois' pants are worse than Branch's...
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Meso_z on July 02, 2011, 12:52:29 PM
Great pics Iceman1981.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on July 02, 2011, 12:56:44 PM
MF was great, pity he got very ill

what causes colitis? anyone know?

Still unknown. Cayenne pepper can help with the digestive tract. I'm also hearing many people who have taken Accutane are having colitis type symptoms.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: wes on July 02, 2011, 01:32:15 PM
LOL @ "slight edge" !!  ;D
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: littleboyblue on July 02, 2011, 01:45:29 PM
Still unknown. Cayenne pepper can help with the digestive tract. I'm also hearing many people who have taken Accutane are having colitis type symptoms.
...I've heard that a lot of the problems with colitis are emotional issues and there effects on the digestive system.  Used to train a stripper who had it.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: wes on July 02, 2011, 02:06:25 PM
...I've heard that a lot of the problems with colitis are emotional issues and there effects on the digestive system.  Used to train a stripper who had it.
Pics or it never happened!  ;D
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: _bruce_ on July 02, 2011, 02:24:00 PM
Francois - looks like a juiced out mega bouncer.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: jude2 on July 02, 2011, 02:27:17 PM
Front Double biceps - MF
Front lat spread - MF
Side chest - branch
Side triceps - branch
back double biceps - MF
back lat spread - MF
ab and thigh - branch
most muscular - MF

Mike Francois wins the muscularity round. Also, he's harder so that helps his cause.

If it came down to a symmetry round, no contest - MF is far more symmetrical, proportional, and pleasing to the eye. His legs weren't too big for his torso (unlike BW), his arms were massive (unlike BW), his back was full, complete, and always tight (unlike BW).

Branch does have better pec development. And more complete hamstring development, and better structure to his abdominals. That's about it.

Francois by a country mile.
Spot on
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: dyslexic on July 02, 2011, 06:55:07 PM
Too bad that Mike was all fucked up inside at that time. He was already in a lot of pain from his Colitis and whatever else he had. He was shitting blood and had all kinds of nasty physical and mental ailments affecting him when he was competing at that time..

He just wasn't aware of how severe it was and that his career was almost over.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: littleboyblue on July 02, 2011, 07:14:25 PM
... any pics of what Francois looks like today?
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: viking1 on July 02, 2011, 07:28:21 PM
If Francois would compete in this day and age he'd be a 280 lbs GH gutted lump too..


Bingo!!   ;)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: US MUSL on July 02, 2011, 08:13:27 PM
I saw Mike guest pose a few times and win the Arnold Classic. To me, he just didn't seem comfortable in his own skin.

(http://www.marandiproductions.com/Images/Gallery/BioImg334.JPG)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on July 02, 2011, 09:03:43 PM
Seein' these pics of Mike makes me want to up my dosage ! Lol. He just looks incredible. Just so thick and dense.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: jude2 on July 02, 2011, 09:35:02 PM
Still has some big ass calves.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: 20inch calves on July 02, 2011, 10:25:32 PM
i have met francios a few times and say he was friendly everytime. he has a show the mike francios classic every year around may i believe..its up a above columbus ohio
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: abijahmaniaco on July 02, 2011, 10:51:12 PM
branch destroys him from the waste down. and has an obviously thicker back. Francois biceps are superior. much more peak. and aesthetics go to Francois, but most of that is determined by genetics anyway.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: doriancutlerman on July 03, 2011, 08:02:09 AM
branch destroys him from the waste down. and has an obviously thicker back. Francois biceps are superior. much more peak. and aesthetics go to Francois, but most of that is determined by genetics anyway.

Largely true, but I wouldn't say Branch's legs destroy Mike's.  Francois' wheels were among the very best of his time.  And there were some guys with killer legs then (Demayo, El Sonbaty, Dillet, Munzer).
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: OneMoreRep on July 03, 2011, 08:39:44 AM
an inspiration to natties everywhere

the Gays must be proud

Actually, I am more fond of this Francois..

(http://www.acapa.com.br/site/images/noticia/82496.jpg)

(http://api.ning.com/files/lWt9W7h6hZ8D1zx3*Pbd*b6*5AdpJW2HbtQVUE7-GSM_/5392288.jpeg?width=477&height=600)

"1"
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: dyslexic on July 03, 2011, 11:11:34 AM
Is he allergic to underwear and decent haircuts?


Does he admire Gene Simmons?
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 03, 2011, 11:12:31 AM

Does he admire Gene Simmons?
I'm sure this guy has not slept with 3000 women..
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: dyslexic on July 03, 2011, 11:13:05 AM
I saw Mike guest pose a few times and win the Arnold Classic. To me, he just didn't seem comfortable in his own skin.

(http://www.marandiproductions.com/Images/Gallery/BioImg334.JPG)



He NEVER felt "comfortable in his own skin" due to his internal pain and his religious convictions.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Fortress on July 03, 2011, 11:25:56 AM
Seriously?!

Francois destroys Warren. Not even a contest.

And to anyone who thinks Branch's wheels are better than Mikes, get a grip.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: yates fan on July 03, 2011, 08:25:01 PM
really close,mike had better structure and arms,pretty close everywhere else.
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Sam on July 03, 2011, 09:47:37 PM
Dude was a monster, of that there is no doubt..

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/139/images/Mike_Francois_26.jpg)
Title: Re: Francois vs branch
Post by: Meso_z on July 03, 2011, 10:16:28 PM
Dude was a monster, of that there is no doubt..

(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/139/images/Mike_Francois_26.jpg)
:o