We see that the IFBB is getting guys from other federations and then threatening them that if they go to another federation they will be suspended. Adhering to the rules is one thing but with this kind of action more pros will make the switch and if it didn’t work they will apologies or get an influence to get back in the IFBB. So if that is the case why have the rule on not going to other federation in the fist place.
Just to name a few. These are some of the relevant case
Eryk Bui: another Musclemania to NPC and an IFBB pro now
Melvin Anthony: another Musclemania to NPC and an IFBB pro now
Dennis James: NABBA, NPC and now an IFBB pro.
Toney Freeman: AAU, NPC and now an IFBB pro.
Bob Cicherillo: AAU, NPC and now IFBB pro and Athletes rep.
Hasan Saqa: won the NABBA Mr. Universe then did the Asian Games – IFBB with influence of his local federation.
Flex Lewis: won the Mr Universe - NABBA, Junior then did the British Championships - IFBB, with influence of the EBBF
Sami Hadad: did the PDI NOC now will do the world Championship-IFBB (after apologizing from Paul Chua when he was in Dubai)
Lee Priest: can get back anytime if he stops doing the PDI shows and apologies
Stan McQuay: after doing the Musclemania for four years he went to the NPC and now he is a pro in the IFBB
Paul L.