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The hype is over. There were zero legs. Super depleted. Didn't belong on the stage. Looked like an old man.
Sounds cruel, but it is what it is....it's a bodybuilding show.
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The hype is over. There were zero legs. Super depleted. Didn't belong on the stage. Looked like an old man.
Sounds cruel, but it is what it is....it's a bodybuilding show.
Well, he IS an old man, he is closing in on 60!
Good show for a legend of such an advanced age!
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great to see him again, but it is what it is :'(
he will always be the best ever in my eyes
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I mean Dennis James didn't even know what to say.....just spoke about how proud he is of Kevin.
It was courageous effort, but father time catches all of us....even the genetic freaks.
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Well, he IS an old man, he is closing in on 60!
Good show for a legend of such an advanced age!
Dude what's your fucking problem?
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Still a Legend, after all these years, competing with young Turds!....
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Yes, still and always a legend.
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Still a Legend, after all these years, competing with young Turds!....
Will ALWAYS be a Legend!
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Well I give him credit for getting out there. I never believed he would even get on stage....so that's a major accomplishment
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shaboom
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The hype is over. There were zero legs. Super depleted. Didn't belong on the stage. Looked like an old man.
Sounds cruel, but it is what it is....it's a bodybuilding show.
Cmon man, he knew it, we knew it and Dennis James knew it. For his age he looked good and knew his limitations with the drugs considering his age. I say props to him.
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Well I give him credit for getting out there. I never believed he would even get on stage....so that's a major accomplishment
Yes, to do what he did in a few months is amazing, but it just wasn't there.
I now understand what guys like Flex and Shawn Ray were saying when they discouraged Kevin from doing this.
Just not sure what to say.
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Kevin had one of the greatest physiques ever. Amazing genetics.
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Kevin was the definition of all drugs. Shrink every year, live on the protein and greens and super supplements for 4 months, then shrink.
He never had that foundation of muscle you see in a Ronnie or Kai, or even a Phil Heath now. Guys can't shrink then just blow up anymore.
Levrone was awesome, but there is no better example of being dependent upon the added things. Without them he held no muscle.
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Kevin had one of the greatest physiques ever. Amazing genetics.
But
Kevin was the definition of all drugs. Shrink every year, live on the protein and greens and super supplements for 4 months, then shrink.
He never had that foundation of muscle you see in a Ronnie or Kai, or even a Phil Heath now. Guys can't shrink then just blow up anymore.
Levrone was awesome, but there is no better example of being dependent upon the added things. Without them he held no muscle.
Didn't you say he would back out at the last minute?
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Didn't you say he would back out at the last minute?
Yes, he said that.
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Yes, to do what he did in a few months is amazing, but it just wasn't there.
I now understand what guys like Flex and Shawn Ray were saying when they discouraged Kevin from doing this.
Just not sure what to say.
I hope he finds something else to do with his life....I think he did this because he was trying to fill some emptiness, some void, by seeing the competition isn't what it once was maybe he could fulfill his dream. Now he never has to wonder but what next?
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Cmon man, he knew it, we knew it and Dennis James knew it. For his age he looked good and knew his limitations with the drugs considering his age. I say props to him.
Well, I know now that he he did know it.
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this is just an example of success often being a matter of the right timing
if the 90's version of Mr. Levrone was here today these chumps would get LevrOWNED and he would finally claim his rightful place as Mr. Olympia
getting old sucks :'(
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this is just an example of success often being a matter of the right timing
if the 90's version of Mr. Levrone was here today these chumps would get LevrOWNED and he would finally claim his rightful place as Mr. Olympia
getting old sucks :'(
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No doubt....I agree. A prime Levrone would be unbeatable in this line up.
Man just wasn't meant to be, but very glad he did what he did.
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Sucks that Lou Ferrigno's comeback was much more impressive.
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Man they just said Kevin should've gone into the physique competition......this is painful for me to watch actually.
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Man they just said Kevin should've gone into the physique competition......this is painful for me to watch actually.
Wonder what Shawn Ray will say? He told Kevin not to do it...
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I said he would never get on stage and am man enough to admit I was wrong. I should have been right. How could he step onstage with those legs and calves? Unbelievable delusion.
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The hype is over. There were zero legs. Super depleted. Didn't belong on the stage. Looked like an old man.
Sounds cruel, but it is what it is....it's a bodybuilding show.
And This Comes From a bible thumper sheep...Jesus had his way, didn't he?...
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this is just an example of success often being a matter of the right timing
if the 90's version of Mr. Levrone was here today these chumps would get LevrOWNED and he would finally claim his rightful place as Mr. Olympia
getting old sucks :'(
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Agree. Before I did that show in 07' I hadn't competed in 19 years. I remember Frank Zane saying that when getting ready for the Olympia he would peak twice a year then nail it the second time the day of the show. I should have done it and Levrone should have done it. Instead of taking a 5 months to get ready going to nothing to the day of the show he should have taken AT LEAST a full year to prepare. Yes, getting old sucks and takes twice as long and the young bucks.
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Sucks that Lou Ferrigno's comeback was much more impressive.
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lou was 10 years younger
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I said he would never get on stage and am man enough to admit I was wrong. I should have been right. How could he step onstage with those legs and calves? Unbelievable delusion.
Heavy Booze destroy's brain cells. There's no getting around it...
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lou was 10 years younger
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That's right....I forgot that.....10 years is a lifetime in bodybuilding.....virtual ly any professional sport.
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Oh man... sad.
But his still my champion! And the reason I even bothered to wake up for this.
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Oh man... sad.
But his still my champion! And the reason I even bothered to wake up for this.
Same. If Kev didn't announce his comeback i would have slept through this Olympia.
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Oh man... sad.
But his still my champion! And the reason I even bothered to wake up for this.
Me too. Not watching Saturday's show. I'll see the final results Sunday/Monday.
That's it for me tonight. Still don't know what to say or feel exactly about Kevin.
Don't want to say it was a mistake, but it didn't seem right either.
Hey, I enjoyed the summer of hype...it was fun.
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Only watched for Kevin, pro BBing just isn't how it used to be 10-15+ years ago.
Dennis James is good at his job tho.
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I mean Dennis James didn't even know what to say.....just spoke about how proud he is of Kevin.
It was courageous effort, but father time catches all of us....even the genetic freaks.
uhhhh....no.
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Me too. Not watching Saturday's show. I'll see the final results Sunday/Monday.
That's it for me tonight. Still don't know what to say or feel exactly about Kevin.
Don't want to say it was a mistake, but it didn't seem right either.
Hey, I enjoyed the summer of hype...it was fun.
Well it's sad. Nobody wants to see their heroes stumbling around. I think it's best to go out on top rather trying to cling desperately to former glory.
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Sucks that Lou Ferrigno's comeback was much more impressive.
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Lou was a decade younger than Kevin is.
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Man they just said Kevin should've gone into the physique competition......this is painful for me to watch actually.
Not they. Dennis corrected the other guy saying nah, that's my idol up there.
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Its sad. Would be good to see him keep training and try to regain the lost size. A year of training is just not enough
But I think he might retire for real after placing last.
He must have been 220lbs on stage
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Agree. Before I did that show in 07' I hadn't competed in 19 years. I remember Frank Zane saying that when getting ready for the Olympia he would peak twice a year then nail it the second time the day of the show. I should have done it and Levrone should have done it. Instead of taking a 5 months to get ready going to nothing to the day of the show he should have taken AT LEAST a full year to prepare. Yes, getting old sucks and takes twice as long and the young bucks.
I didn't know you were a real thong warrior
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Agree. Before I did that show in 07' I hadn't competed in 19 years. I remember Frank Zane saying that when getting ready for the Olympia he would peak twice a year then nail it the second time the day of the show. I should have done it and Levrone should have done it. Instead of taking a 5 months to get ready going to nothing to the day of the show he should have taken AT LEAST a full year to prepare. Yes, getting old sucks and takes twice as long and the young bucks.
Wouldn't have changed the fact that his legs are GONE and like Dennis said, are not coming back. They were already fading in his last 3 Olympias. Nothing he could do at this age to bring them back up. It's possible he could bring back up his upper body which is also small and flat, but even that has its limits at 52. We won't be seeing Kevin onstage again for anymore shows. Sad, but it is what it is.
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Me too. Not watching Saturday's show. I'll see the final results Sunday/Monday.
That's it for me tonight. Still don't know what to say or feel exactly about Kevin.
Don't want to say it was a mistake, but it didn't seem right either.
Hey, I enjoyed the summer of hype...it was fun.
i might do the same
i haven't missed too many olympias over the years even though i don't like any of the bodies, i might have to skip this one because it's too hard for me to watch
he looks very uncomfortable onstage, he knows he is not what he used to be and he can't display his trademark confidence and charisma in that shape, i'll see his routine on youtube
i think i'll watch my vids of past Mr. O's where he should've won instead
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Lou was a decade younger than Kevin is.
ya I know. Tony Freeman is almost Kevin's age. I believe Tony is 50 or 51...
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That's right....I forgot that.....10 years is a lifetime in bodybuilding.....virtual ly any professional sport.
Yup, Kevin should have made his comeback several years ago (even 2009 when he was getting back in shape).
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ya I know. Tony Freeman is almost Kevin's age. I believe Tony is 50 or 51...
But he never stopped training.
It is somewhat delusional to think you can become Olympia level caliber in 5 months. It's like thinking you can get to the Olympics with 5 months of training.
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Its sad. Would be good to see him keep training and try to regain the lost size. A year of training is just not enough
But I think he might retire for real after placing last.
He must have been 220lbs on stage
The legs will never come back, they're gone.
Still he looks great in the side chest:
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=616721.0;attach=690338;image)
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Same. If Kev didn't announce his comeback i would have slept through this Olympia.
Same here. On one hand, Kevin accomplished a great deal in competing at 52 and only preparing for half a year. To me, he looked the driest in the entire show. I thought his lower body might be a bit better, but unfortunately, it's pretty bad. Realistically, there's no way he could regain the thickness and look of the late 90's. He'll put on a great posing routine and people will be happy. I feel a bit like when Jordan came back with the Wizards. Excited about the return, but it's simply not the same. Kevin should have guest posed instead.
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ya I know. Tony Freeman is almost Kevin's age. I believe Tony is 50 or 51...
Albert Beckles was older.
Let's not try to polish a turd here.
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Only watched for Kevin, pro BBing just isn't how it used to be 10-15+ years ago.
Dennis James is good at his job tho.
Agreed. Dennis James handled the mic really well. He was honest, but handled it with class.
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Time to answer the obvious question: Was Kevin drunk on stage?
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Its sad. Would be good to see him keep training and try to regain the lost size. A year of training is just not enough
But I think he might retire for real after placing last.
He must have been 220lbs on stage
He will NOT regain his legs. His legs were already much smaller in his last 3 Mr. O's. Didn't you hear what Dennis James said? The legs are the first thing to go. Kevin's legs are nowhere. They are finished. He no longer has a pro physique and no amount of time in the gym will bring that back. It's sad, but true.
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Kevin had one of the greatest physiques ever. Amazing genetics.
But
Kevin was the definition of all drugs. Shrink every year, live on the protein and greens and super supplements for 4 months, then shrink.
He never had that foundation of muscle you see in a Ronnie or Kai, or even a Phil Heath now. Guys can't shrink then just blow up anymore.
Levrone was awesome, but there is no better example of being dependent upon the added things. Without them he held no muscle.
Dude I got news for you you're dead wrong. Every guy up there is the definition of all drugs and none of those guys have anything called a foundation that's a total myth. For example Cutler was slamming drugs in his teens. The only thing that changes is the response to drugs with age.
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If we don't count the legs we could say at least Kevin got a top 2 pose.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=616721.0;attach=690338;image)
Still glad he did it. No one was interested to see Phil win #6. Everyone was excited for Levrone. Can't wait to see his routine.
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If we don't count the legs we could say at least Kevin got a top 2 pose.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=616721.0;attach=690338;image)
Still glad he did it. No one was interested to see Phil win #6. Everyone was excited for Levrone. Can't wait to see his routine.
He may not get to do it unless they make an exception. I believe only the Top 10 pose on Saturday night...or it may be the top 15. Not sure which
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Dallas and the other young guys will be on dialysis when they're Kevin's age.
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If we don't count the legs we could say at least Kevin got a top 2 pose.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=616721.0;attach=690338;image)
Still glad he did it. No one was interested to see Phil win #6. Everyone was excited for Levrone. Can't wait to see his routine.
Kevin looks great in that pose. Best midsection in the entire show and dry as hell.
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I could argue that if Kevin took another year and trained straight through that he may retain some semblance of his former self but DJ is probably right his legs would probably never come back. On a sidenote Phil still looked like shit and the only reason I watched this show was for Kevin.
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I could argue that if Kevin took another year and trained straight through that he may retain some semblance of his former self but DJ is probably write his legs would probably never come back. On a sidenote Phil still looked like shit and the only reason I watched this show was for Kevin.
I am no Phil fan but he simply does not blow me away. He had no posing oil on (at least this year he wasn't orange with the tan) and his midsection is a mess.
Maybe my ladies were onto something last year... Roelly FTW!
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I could argue that if Kevin took another year and trained straight through that he may retain some semblance of his former self but DJ is probably write his legs would probably never come back. On a sidenote Phil still looked like shit and the only reason I watched this show was for Kevin.
Same with me and many others. Kevin was the draw for the show. Phil will win again, but people tuned in for Kevin.
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Dave Palumbo still probably has Kevin winning the show. That stupid prediction of Kevin winning cost him any integrity he had.
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Dave Palumbo still probably has Kevin winning the show. That stupid prediction of Kevin winning cost him any integrity he had.
I think Palumbo was being totally passive aggressive with Kevin the way Dave was/is with many people.
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Still a Legend, after all these years, competing with young Turds!....
Well...no. Now he will be remembered as a fool who mix Mr.Olympia and Masters Olympia ;D
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Dave Palumbo still probably has Kevin winning the show. That stupid prediction of Kevin winning cost him any integrity he had.
LOL @ integrity and Palumbo in the same sentence.
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Let's be real guys. Phil looked good. Tomorrow night hell be even better....as usual. Mr. Saturday Night.
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Its no wonder branch warren didnt want to compete tonight, he didnt want to end up behind levrones dead last spot
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I could argue that if Kevin took another year and trained straight through that he may retain some semblance of his former self but DJ is probably right his legs would probably never come back. On a sidenote Phil still looked like shit and the only reason I watched this show was for Kevin.
Yep...upper body is still awesome and he only trained for 6 months!!
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Looks like he trained 6 days
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Yep...upper body is still awesome and he only trained for 6 months!!
As awesome as it is, there's no denying that he has no lower body anymore.
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Closing in on 60? The guy is in his late 40s for fuck sakes.
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60? So early signs of dementia ?
Michael Jordan is 53, i cant wait to see him on the basketball court in 5 years taking on lebron james
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From the side Kevins legs look not gret, but pretty much ok...!
It would be fun to compare drugprotocolls, to see what everyone is taking...
A prime Kevin would probably have the best latspread, sidechest and most muscular...top 3 rear latspread but top ten double biceps and ab leg shoot.
That would give him somewhere around 6th place...
I dident think anyone in the lineup was that impressive...there is noone out there who got it all...Cederic is the most pleasing guy though!
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Not sure if its the screen shots captured from the shitty amazon webcast, but non of the pics posted yet are impressive. They all look equally shitty
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Didn't you say he would back out at the last minute?
didn't you tell us you didn't vote for Bill Clinton? Levrone sure should have taken my advice and sat this one out lol...
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As awesome as it is, there's no denying that he has no lower body anymore.
And that made his waist look even wider. Almost no quad sweep at all.
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Cmon man, he knew it, we knew it and Dennis James knew it. For his age he looked good and knew his limitations with the drugs considering his age. I say props to him.
This exactly.....
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I think most of us were rooting for Kevin, but knew he couldn't get back to 100% of his best. After seeing him today, his upper body is about 85% and his lower body is about 60% of his best. They would not be able to gift the come backing star in this case like they did in '80 and '81 because there are too many other competitors. Kevin looks great considering the lack of serious training and short timeframe, but there is no way he is close to top 10. Phil's structural flaws are noticeable like always, but nobody up there combines the mass, cuts and structure to unseat him. I think Rhoden looks better than Phil, but he gets crushed from the back. Ramy looks pretty damn good, but honestly looks a little small in the arms. Bonac looks great but his height hurts him. Roelly looks crazy...almost like a cartoon he is so big, but he is too smooth and his lower abdomen ruins his physique. I'm guessing...
Heath
Rhoden
Ramy
Dexter
Bonac
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would everyone applaud joe montana if he came back today?
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Kevin gets big props for actually following through with his comeback. You can tell that he busted his ass, and it gave a much needed jolt to the community these last few months.
It started as a competition amongst fellow bodybuilders, but it has ended with Levrone accomplishing something entirely different.
Kevin was competing within himself this entire time, and he won.
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Kevin gets big props for actually following through with his comeback. You can tell that he busted his ass, and it gave a much needed jolt to the community these last few months.
It started as a competition amongst fellow bodybuilders, but it has ended with Levrone accomplishing something entirely different.
Kevin was competing within himself this entire time, and he won.
Agreed. Nothing but respect for the man for what he achieved and obviously the man is a living legend. He was THE BEST from 1991-2003 and no one can ever take that away from him.
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Shawn Ray was wrong
Kevin didn't kill himself :D
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Good effort from Levrone and all things considered, not a bad showing. Let's be honest, he was never going to make any major impact at this point.
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how come kevin gets all this love for taking a dump truck of _____ and placing last.... But ronnie (who looks pretty damn close to natty) is getting all the hate in the world for trying to just lift again.
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Agreed. Nothing but respect for the man for what he achieved and obviously the man is a living legend. He was THE BEST from 1991-2003 and no one can ever take that away from him.
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Hats off and respect to Kev
Made the build up exciting for the first time in years and as usual the show is fucking boring! No interest for me in the open show now and another nail in the coffin for pro bodybuilding competition!
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Kevin gets big props for actually following through with his comeback. You can tell that he busted his ass, and it gave a much needed jolt to the community these last few months.
It started as a competition amongst fellow bodybuilders, but it has ended with Levrone accomplishing something entirely different.
Kevin was competing within himself this entire time, and he won.
great post totally agree he won the mental battle against HIMSELF, like most on here thought a top 10 would of been a fantastic result, as soon as he walked out knew he'd place @ the back of the pack doesn't matter in his prime he had a increadble physique one of the best of his generation props too him
He brought a lot of interest back into the snooze fest bodybuilding has become.
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He will NOT regain his legs. His legs were already much smaller in his last 3 Mr. O's. Didn't you hear what Dennis James said? The legs are the first thing to go. Kevin's legs are nowhere. They are finished. He no longer has a pro physique and no amount of time in the gym will bring that back. It's sad, but true.
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Kevin was competing within himself this entire time, and he won.
If you're competing with yourself only there's no need to get on stage. What happened here is that Kevin embarrassed himself and now everyone is just feeling sorry for him.
And what Palumbo did was shitty. He built up hype which he knew was complete bullshit, just to drive traffic to his site.
Now they are probably going to make an exeption and let Kevin pose despite not being top 10, just because everyone is feeling sorry for him.
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If you're competing with yourself only there's no need to get on stage. What happened here is that Kevin embarrassed himself and now everyone is just feeling sorry for him.
And what Palumbo did was shitty. He built up hype which he knew was complete bullshit, just to drive traffic to his site.
Now they are probably going to make an exeption and let Kevin pose despite not being top 10, just because everyone is feeling sorry for him.
Dude get over it its just a bodybuilding show. Half the time they are fixed. This at least injected some life into what has become a boring shit fest.
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If you're competing with yourself only there's no need to get on stage. What happened here is that Kevin embarrassed himself and now everyone is just feeling sorry for him.
And what Palumbo did was shitty. He built up hype which he knew was complete bullshit, just to drive traffic to his site.
Now they are probably going to make an exeption and let Kevin pose despite not being top 10, just because everyone is feeling sorry for him.
I am not Kevin Levrone, therefore I do not know the man's true intentions. Nobody should feel sorry for Kevin. Mr. Levrone took all of us on a journey. I really can appreciate what Kevin went through.
There is no need to bring Dave Palumbo into this.
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I think he held his own in side poses and aside from the legs he looked good considering his age and circumstances. I'd definitely prefer this physique (aside from the sock, no homo) than any of the other bloated hippos.
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Dude get over it its just a bodybuilding show. Half the time they are fixed. This at least injected some life into what has become a boring shit fest.
X2 Kevin is one of the most likeable guys in the history of bodybuilding. Trains hard, strong as hell and most importantly demonstrated marvelous hairstyles over the years lol
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Dude get over it its just a bodybuilding show. Half the time they are fixed. This at least injected some life into what has become a boring shit fest.
These guys have huge egos and it may be silly but I know Kevin isn't happy with the outcome. Look at Coach, he did a "stupid show" in 2006 and for the rest of his life he will think about if he could have done better. Yes bodybuilding is serious business lol... look at Ronnie, he just can't let go and constantly thinks how he could gain back some of what he lost due to age and injuries.
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These guys have huge egos and it may be silly but I know Kevin isn't happy with the outcome. Look at Coach, he did a "stupid show" in 2006 and for the rest of his life he will think about if he could have done better. Yes bodybuilding is serious business lol... look at Ronnie, he just can't let go and constantly thinks how he could gain back some of what he lost due to age and injuries.
My god!!!! How many posts do you have, 240 or bust?
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Its sad. Would be good to see him keep training and try to regain the lost size. A year of training is just not enough
But I think he might retire for real after placing last.
He must have been 220lbs on stage
People keep saying this but Kevin doesn't do this, he never did. He's done what's he done the past 10 Olympias, take time off, prep for a few months and place top 3 ::)
What we are seeing here is age catching up to him, like everyone else. It will for Dexter pretty soon, he's still 5 to 6 years younger and that's a lot in bbing years
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ya I know. Tony Freeman is almost Kevin's age. I believe Tony is 50 or 51...
Yeah and he's already or been fading big time, he's not winning any shows any time soon....
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These guys have huge egos and it may be silly but I know Kevin isn't happy with the outcome. Look at Coach, he did a "stupid show" in 2006 and for the rest of his life he will think about if he could have done better. Yes bodybuilding is serious business lol... look at Ronnie, he just can't let go and constantly thinks how he could gain back some of what he lost due to age and injuries.
Looks like guys like tom prince was smart, got out and never looked back, same with craiggers, took the easy way out and burned a body in the back of his jaguar
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fuck Kev. Dex is only an year younger than him and kicks his ass into oblivion. stop the hype and wake up and smell the BS.
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Well, he IS an old man, he is closing in on 60!
Good show for a legend of such an advanced age!
THIS. Of course he could not beat Phil or be top 5. Anybody who believed that is delusional.
But KL giving it his all and stepping on stage among the current top, creating all this hype and the people loving this hype, rooting for KL and once again looking forward to the mister O is what makes this so great. That is what it is all about. And I bet KL thinks the same way. So I do not understand the disappointment folks.
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creating all this hype
And it worked. Everyone talks about Levrone. He was in every ad. The biggest thread on front page here is about Levrone. He is the locoman of this year's O hype train.
Whether it was voice of his heart or he was offered money to jump in to generate some buzz, it worked, he brought some fun and expectations to the competition that lost all its glory a long time ago.
Yes, he doesn't deserve a place and he would never qualify for Oilympia with that body, but I don't see shame in that. He still looks good for an old man and it's simply nice to see a legend amongst men.
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Well, made these last 6 months pretty exciting... most of us couldn't stop posting levrone posts....lol
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I suspect the majority watching are because of Levrone , without his involvement the numbers would have been in the shitter. Phil keeps winning and the fan base keeps getting smaller.
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Dude get over it its just a bodybuilding show. Half the time they are fixed. This at least injected some life into what has become a boring shit fest.
Its a show, the fans want to see Kevin pose.
judges, people keep saying that like they have any say in how the results turn out...
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Dallas and the other young guys will be on dialysis when they're Kevin's age.
Dialysis McCarver! :D I henceforth dub him that name...
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These guys have huge egos and it may be silly but I know Kevin isn't happy with the outcome. Look at Coach, he did a "stupid show" in 2006 and for the rest of his life he will think about if he could have done better. Yes bodybuilding is serious business lol... look at Ronnie, he just can't let go and constantly thinks how he could gain back some of what he lost due to age and injuries.
You know Kevin isn't happy?? Gee really? Youre right it is pretty silly so let it go already. Your whole post makes no sense and reads like someone who has a grudge against these guys you mention.
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Heavy Booze destroy's brain cells. There's no getting around it...
i thkni kevin has done ihimself proud. it is da wicked lie that he is a druunk. o i am vqery disappoineted in that attitude fren wouldy ou care to step ootside andsettle ithis? *hic*
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i thkni kevin has done ihimself proud. it is da wicked lie that he is a druunk. o i am vqery disappoineted in that attitude fren wouldy ou care to step ootside andsettle ithis? *hic*
Like a lot of people do in times of stress or personal problems: Kevin did have drinking issues. These were resolved years ago but a reputation follows someone, everywhere. So fucking what? A lot of people in BB like to party and Kevin is no exception although all that is in the past, now.
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Like a lot of people do in times of stress or personal problems: Kevin did have drinking issues. These were resolved years ago but a reputation follows someone, everywhere. So fucking what? A lot of people in BB like to party and Kevin is no exception although all that is in the past, now.
Exactly my point :D
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Not one pleasing physique out there that I've seen (haven't seen all the pics yet), and Kevin had one of the worst.
Where are the classic bodybuilding guys?
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Not one pleasing physique out there that I've seen (haven't seen all the pics yet), and Kevin had one of the worst.
Where are the classic bodybuilding guys?
There's a separate class for the bikini boys.
They are posing somewhere in expo area I assume.
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There's a separate class for the bikini boys.
They are posing somewhere in expo area I assume.
I was being facetious....
They are much larger then you, big guy.
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I was being facetious....
They are much larger then you, big guy.
Of course they are,
I'm nearing 50 myself here and haven't touched even creatine in years.
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If Kevin had won we would say "no big deal, he's a genetic freak, we expected it". If he places dead last "no big deal, he's a few months away from turning 55 and he made the olympia entertaining again".
The look on Kevin's face never gave the impression that he thought he could win and after the press conference when Palumbo said he still predicted Kevin to win Kevin just smiled and said "why not". He knew he was a 57 year old man with chicken legs but I think he still enjoyed himself. I'm glad he cameback, watching Phil shutdown the haters every year loses appeal. Kevin made the Olympia great again.
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I hope next year we will see Ronnie making comeback. One last time!
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Kevins message after prejudging.
Still happy.
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Can somebody put up a poll with two choices:
1. Kevin made a good showing, proud of him
And
2. Kevin embarrassed himself, he shoulda never set foot onstage.
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Seriously , I think that the problem is that Kevin was supposed to do a smaller show first, like Mr. Puerto Rico , Mr. Dominican Republic . ... or a competition even smaller . ...
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Mr. Miami Beach , Mr. Tampa Open, .......
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I think Kevin looked fucking great and I think what he did was inspiring.
I'm fine with wherever he placed. All good.
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great to see him again, but it is what it is :'(
he will always be the best ever in my eyes
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Hi Kevin
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I could see him making 15th ahead of Ben pakulski. You could see in his bdb against Phil Kevin has a way better structure vs Phil but just didn't have the size to hang...
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I think Kevin looked fucking great and I think what he did was inspiring.
I'm fine with wherever he placed. All good.
This. I dont get all the disappointment.
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You know Kevin isn't happy?? Gee really? Youre right it is pretty silly so let it go already. Your whole post makes no sense and reads like someone who has a grudge against these guys you mention.
What grudge? All I'm saying is that a competitor wants to look good and do as well as possible. We all wanted Kevin to do well and look like the old times, not merely show up and look bad and make fans feel twinges of sadness. Levrone probably doesn't deserve to be on that stage at this point... it's not about past merits, it's still a competition, not a charity event.
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What grudge? All I'm saying is that a competitor wants to look good and do as well as possible. We all wanted Kevin to do well and look like the old times, not merely show up and look bad and make fans feel twinges of sadness. Levrone probably doesn't deserve to be on that stage at this point... it's not about past merits, it's still a competition, not a charity event.
No that's not what you were saying you're kinda changing your tone now. You called him a cry baby and then Brought Ronnie into it. Don't care how he looked he's a legend and just because they let him compete isn't the end of the world at least it shouldn't be especially for you.
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I think he held his own in side poses and aside from the legs he looked good considering his age and circumstances. I'd definitely prefer this physique (aside from the sock, no homo) than any of the other bloated hippos.
(http://cdn-flex0.heartyhosting.com/sites/flexonline.com/files/styles/gallery_slide_612xany/public/media/2016%20Contest%20Coverage/2016%20Olympia/Open%20Bodybuilding%20-%202016%20Olympia/_PB48833wtmrk_0.jpg?itok=Ysas5FX_)
Totally agree.
His face looks lean and healthy too.
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Can't believe some morons on this board actually thought he could be top 6. And some of them claim to be experts.
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Have yet to read all of this so it may have been mentioned earlier .... but maybe Kev's participation in this year's Olympia is a forecast of things yet to come .... such as an Olympia over 50?
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Have yet to read all of this so it may have been mentioned earlier .... but maybe Kev's participation in this year's Olympia is a forecast of things yet to come .... such as an Olympia over 50?
I think that if guys over 50 want to compete; they must face the open division. No more Master MR O. That was lame.
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No that's not what you were saying you're kinda changing your tone now. You called him a cry baby and then Brought Ronnie into it. Don't care how he looked he's a legend and just because they let him compete isn't the end of the world at least it shouldn't be especially for you.
Spot on.
One last chance to do the Mr Olympia and he's made himself more relevant again which could springboard something for him away from the posing dais.
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Have yet to read all of this so it may have been mentioned earlier .... but maybe Kev's participation in this year's Olympia is a forecast of things yet to come .... such as an Olympia over 50?
::)
interest and prestige in masters is and always will be about zero.
Remember that year when Bob supposedly won it? Yeah, me neither
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No that's not what you were saying you're kinda changing your tone now. You called him a cry baby and then Brought Ronnie into it. Don't care how he looked he's a legend and just because they let him compete isn't the end of the world at least it shouldn't be especially for you.
Well I didn't mean it like he was a cry baby. I meant that it must hurt to have a poor showing, especially after all the hype that was built up. I don't think Kevin set out to compete just to compete with little regard to how he looked or placed... I do think it matters to Kevin how well he does. It's just like Ronnie in that most of us didn't like how he humiliated himself guest posing a few years after retiring looking so bad.
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Can't believe some morons on this board actually thought he could be top 6. And some of them claim to be experts.
don't you know that almost everyone on Getbig is a certified Expert?
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don't you know that almost everyone on Getbig is a certified Expert?
and some of them are trolls.... ;)
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and some of them are trolls.... ;)
No love for Ogres, Orcs and Goblins?
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No love for Ogres, Orcs and Goblins?
Not even for Elves.
:P
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Well I didn't mean it like he was a cry baby. I meant that it must hurt to have a poor showing, especially after all the hype that was built up. I don't think Kevin set out to compete just to compete with little regard to how he looked or placed... I do think it matters to Kevin how well he does. It's just like Ronnie in that most of us didn't like how he humiliated himself guest posing a few years after retiring looking so bad.
I don't think Ronnie has a hard time with how he looks. In fact he seems pretty damn comfortable. Seems like a lot of other people do though. People expect Ronnie to look like he used to which is clearly unrealistic. It's nice to see anyone from the older era come on stage as far as I'm concerned. If Lee Haney and Dorian were asked to train for a few months and guest pose knowing full well they are not going to look their best I'd love to see that. We all get older but people seem to get all surprised about it? I talked to Lee Haney about 8 years ago and he was talking about possibly guest posing. Can you imagine the shit he would have gotten if he didn't show up at his best.
As far as Kevin goes lets forget he's 52, the reality is that he trained for 5 months and pretty much started contest dieting from day one. He never had time to gain any real size. OK here I go speculating but it's the truth. Dexter is 5 years younger than Kevin and he's been slamming drugs for well over 25 years. Kevin decides to train for 5 months and you got people saying he's gonna drop dead. ::) Same with Freeman almost Kevin's age but for the most part never had a break in years. Could Kevin come in bigger? Of course, could his legs regain their past size glory prob not but I'm sure he could muster some more size from them. Kevin was a true freak so he will be judged by his past look. A guy like Dexter doesn't have to be big because he was always judged on his conditioning. Dexter did bring his legs up which is an accomplishment but in reality means nothing as far as the Olympia goes, all it proves is that one can build size to your legs in your later 40's.
I'd love to see Kevin stick around for a few more shows maybe see what he can do in the gym with a true off season but he just may call it quits. Either way I'll shed a nostalgic tear for him not because of how he looked but because of what and who he represented last night and tonight, an era of bodybuilding that is sadly gone forever and in my eyes will be greatly missed.
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MAXX/ROYALTY, You appear to infer that there would be no interest in a Over 50 Olympia and I tend to agree with ya .... but there seems to have been a lot of interest in Kev's participation this year which just might have given birth to a new IFBB Oly idea.
Plus a Masters Oly just might be considered to be a 'courtesy' to give these old time greats a reason to get back in shape and compete once again.
Consider the above to be a REMOTE possibility, but I think that there be a good number of fans who would appreciate it even if was only held in conjunction with the EXPO.
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I don't think Ronnie has a hard time with how he looks. In fact he seems pretty damn comfortable. Seems like a lot of other people do though. People expect Ronnie to look like he used to which is clearly unrealistic. It's nice to see anyone from the older era come on stage as far as I'm concerned. If Lee Haney and Dorian were asked to train for a few months and guest pose knowing full well they are not going to look their best I'd love to see that. We all get older but people seem to get all surprised about it? I talked to Lee Haney about 8 years ago and he was talking about possibly guest posing. Can you imagine the shit he would have gotten if he didn't show up at his best.
As far as Kevin goes lets forget he's 52, the reality is that he trained for 5 months and pretty much started contest dieting from day one. He never had time to gain any real size. OK here I go speculating but it's the truth. Dexter is 5 years younger than Kevin and he's been slamming drugs for well over 25 years. Kevin decides to train for 5 months and you got people saying he's gonna drop dead. ::) Same with Freeman almost Kevin's age but for the most part never had a break in years. Could Kevin come in bigger? Of course, could his legs regain their past size glory prob not but I'm sure he could muster some more size from them. Kevin was a true freak so he will be judged by his past look. A guy like Dexter doesn't have to be big because he was always judged on his conditioning. Dexter did bring his legs up which is an accomplishment but in reality means nothing as far as the Olympia goes, all it proves is that one can build size to your legs in your later 40's.
I'd love to see Kevin stick around for a few more shows maybe see what he can do in the gym with a true off season but he just may call it quits. Either way I'll shed a nostalgic tear for him not because of how he looked but because of what and who he represented last night and tonight, an era of bodybuilding that is sadly gone forever and in my eyes will be greatly missed.
Beautifully put...
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Beautifully put...
Thanks man. :)
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Beautifully put...
x2,,word for word..
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x2,,word for word..
X3
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X3
x4
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(https://i.imgur.com/QSJzA7Z.jpg)
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Dialysis McCarver! :D I henceforth dub him that name...
Instant GB classic
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Kevin's upper body could have been borderline top 10. His legs are what killed him. That said, his calves are still as good as Dexters and better than Wolfs.
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And it worked. Everyone talks about Levrone. He was in every ad. The biggest thread on front page here is about Levrone. He is the locoman of this year's O hype train.
Whether it was voice of his heart or he was offered money to jump in to generate some buzz, it worked, he brought some fun and expectations to the competition that lost all its glory a long time ago.
Yes, he doesn't deserve a place and he would never qualify for Oilympia with that body, but I don't see shame in that. He still looks good for an old man and it's simply nice to see a legend amongst men.
Yesssszzzzzz!
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You know what's funny?
Kevin woke up this Saturday morning with a smile, exhausted and relieved and proud.
"The Champ" woke up this morning miserable, scanning social media for haters and anxious for today's show.
Dead last vs. First Place, and completely opposite mindsets. Kevrone will be happy in 20 years while the other guy will be still seeking validation, disposing of people, lying casually, and generally just being an unhappy crap person.
Kinda makes last night's pre-judging seem like a Levrone victory after all.
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You know what's funny?
Kevin woke up this Saturday morning with a smile, exhausted and relieved and proud.
"The Champ" woke up this morning miserable, scanning social media for haters and anxious for today's show.
Dead last vs. First Place, and completely opposite mindsets. Kevrone will be happy in 20 years while the other guy will be still seeking validation, disposing of people, lying casually, and generally just being an unhappy crap person.
Kinda makes last night's pre-judging seem like a Levrone victory after all.
Uhhh.....no
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Does this mean that Kevin and Shawn Ray are gonna be besties again?
Or does it mean Shawn Ray is NEVER gonna shut up with "I told ya so?"
and Dave Palumbo had him winning.... guaranteed us kevins legs were there....
All the hype.. the private jet... the shit talk
Oh yeah, I predicted that Kevin would be dead last and pretty much embarrass himself also... well not embarrass, but leave us with a different picture in our minds than his daya standing with Dorian
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Does this mean that Kevin and Shawn Ray are gonna be besties again?
Or does it mean Shawn Ray is NEVER gonna shut up with "I told ya so?"
and Dave Palumbo had him winning.... guaranteed us kevins legs were there....
All the hype.. the private jet... the shit talk
Oh yeah, I predicted that Kevin would be dead last and pretty much embarrass himself also... well not embarrass, but leave us with a different picture in our minds than his daya standing with Dorian
I told ya so.
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Does this mean that Kevin and Shawn Ray are gonna be besties again?
Or does it mean Shawn Ray is NEVER gonna shut up with "I told ya so?"
and Dave Palumbo had him winning.... guaranteed us kevins legs were there....
All the hype.. the private jet... the shit talk
Oh yeah, I predicted that Kevin would be dead last and pretty much embarrass himself also... well not embarrass, but leave us with a different picture in our minds than his daya standing with Dorian
That is why Dave's site is terrible. It's all fluff with no substance. They literally have a week turnover on Muscle Central. ::)
They have good interviews, but that does not solve the problem. Nobody wants to post there.
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Does this mean that Kevin and Shawn Ray are gonna be besties again?
Or does it mean Shawn Ray is NEVER gonna shut up with "I told ya so?"
and Dave Palumbo had him winning.... guaranteed us kevins legs were there....
All the hype.. the private jet... the shit talk
Oh yeah, I predicted that Kevin would be dead last and pretty much embarrass himself also... well not embarrass, but leave us with a different picture in our minds than his daya standing with Dorian
^^
The big problem, is Levrone got ready WAY too early- remember seeing the crazy photos a few weeks ago??? He then didn't manage it properly, and just depleted until the contest...
BAD PREP, and you'd think he'd have KNOWN by now how to get ready???
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You know what's funny?
Kevin woke up this Saturday morning with a smile, exhausted and relieved and proud.
"The Champ" woke up this morning miserable, scanning social media for haters and anxious for today's show.
Dead last vs. First Place, and completely opposite mindsets. Kevrone will be happy in 20 years while the other guy will be still seeking validation, disposing of people, lying casually, and generally just being an unhappy crap person.
Kinda makes last night's pre-judging seem like a Levrone victory after all.
And Kevin is posing tonight and will receive a standing ovation for a job and career well done. Last place notwithstanding he has cemented himself as a legend.
Phil may not get booed as badly as last year since he looks better. He will tie Dorian for wins but I don't think he will ever have that same respect. He doesn't get as much respect as Jay who I thought was terrible.
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And Kevin is posing tonight and will receive a standing ovation for a job and career well done. Last place notwithstanding he has cemented himself as a legend.
Phil may not get booed as badly as last year since he looks better. He will tie Dorian for wins but I don't think he will ever have that same respect. He doesn't get as much respect as Jay who I thought was terrible.
Phil will also be FAT in his 50s.
Not able to bring what Kev did.
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Kevin had one of the greatest physiques ever. Amazing genetics.
But
Kevin was the definition of all drugs. Shrink every year, live on the protein and greens and super supplements for 4 months, then shrink.
He never had that foundation of muscle you see in a Ronnie or Kai, or even a Phil Heath now. Guys can't shrink then just blow up anymore.
Levrone was awesome, but there is no better example of being dependent upon the added things. Without them he held no muscle.
100 percent agree.
Kev had good genetics and was a great responder. That's it.
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Phil will also be FAT in his 50s.
Not able to bring what Kev did.
Dude do we know each other? I predicted that he will be fat too.
Nope he won't be able to accomplish what Kevin did. Even though it was kind of sad to see, I was proud of him that he followed through on it. He never has to wonder "What if?" I was a skeptic that he would even get onstage and he proved me wrong...so go out on your terms.
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Philsulina will also be FAT and lonely in his 50s.
Not able to bring what Kev did.
Fixed.
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Phil in his 50s
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=448165.0;attach=492227)
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(http://cdn-flex0.heartyhosting.com/sites/flexonline.com/files/styles/gallery_slide_612xany/public/media/2016%20Contest%20Coverage/2016%20Olympia/Open%20Bodybuilding%20-%202016%20Olympia/_PB48833wtmrk_0.jpg?itok=Ysas5FX_)
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No, not quite. Not even close.
(http://www.qwipster.net/rockybalboa.jpg)
his bulge alone should give him #1
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I don't think Ronnie has a hard time with how he looks. In fact he seems pretty damn comfortable. Seems like a lot of other people do though. People expect Ronnie to look like he used to which is clearly unrealistic. It's nice to see anyone from the older era come on stage as far as I'm concerned. If Lee Haney and Dorian were asked to train for a few months and guest pose knowing full well they are not going to look their best I'd love to see that. We all get older but people seem to get all surprised about it? I talked to Lee Haney about 8 years ago and he was talking about possibly guest posing. Can you imagine the shit he would have gotten if he didn't show up at his best.
As far as Kevin goes lets forget he's 52, the reality is that he trained for 5 months and pretty much started contest dieting from day one. He never had time to gain any real size. OK here I go speculating but it's the truth. Dexter is 5 years younger than Kevin and he's been slamming drugs for well over 25 years. Kevin decides to train for 5 months and you got people saying he's gonna drop dead. ::) Same with Freeman almost Kevin's age but for the most part never had a break in years. Could Kevin come in bigger? Of course, could his legs regain their past size glory prob not but I'm sure he could muster some more size from them. Kevin was a true freak so he will be judged by his past look. A guy like Dexter doesn't have to be big because he was always judged on his conditioning. Dexter did bring his legs up which is an accomplishment but in reality means nothing as far as the Olympia goes, all it proves is that one can build size to your legs in your later 40's.
I'd love to see Kevin stick around for a few more shows maybe see what he can do in the gym with a true off season but he just may call it quits. Either way I'll shed a nostalgic tear for him not because of how he looked but because of what and who he represented last night and tonight, an era of bodybuilding that is sadly gone forever and in my eyes will be greatly missed.
Kevin trained longer than 5 months. He already had size in December/January.