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Mike Fracios, gigantic guy who won a few pro shows including the Arnold but never hit it right come olympia time, lots of guys seem to think he could beat Cutler and would be up there today but he has some major intestinal problems if I remember right. Lifted some heavy ass weight from what I remember:
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2007, 06:36:34 AM » |
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he was not natural.
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WOW, he REALLY just said that? (looks at camera)
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 06:36:48 AM » |
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monster 225 deadlift adonis challenge wieght...
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2007, 06:37:35 AM » |
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I think it was ulcerative colitis, remember reading a big article about him in MuscleMag in the late 90s or early 00s. I think he would have been the guy to challenge Ronnie at the end of the 90s if he hadn't have gotten sick.
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2007, 06:38:07 AM » |
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they should bring back the shorts and work boot look
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2007, 06:38:57 AM » |
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coulda been a contenda.was winning show's right out of the gate,then got sick.i'd say against yate's crew top 4 easily in the olympia for a few yrs was possible.
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2007, 06:55:25 AM » |
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any photos the are current? wonder what he looks like now.
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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2007, 10:04:26 AM » |
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I see him occasionally at the gym in Columbus. Decent sized guy but you'd never look at him and think he was once one of the top bodybuilders in the world.
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2007, 10:12:57 AM » |
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that picture makes me want to order $3000 worth of testosterone and syringes, I must admit.
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2007, 10:16:03 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2007, 10:43:20 AM » |
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that picture makes me want to order $3000 worth of testosterone and syringes, I must admit.
 Francois was a true motherfucking monster. Strong, too. But, think about it, if it hadnt been for the colitis, something else might have given way,no? Guy was great, though. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2007, 11:34:54 AM » |
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Here ya go fellas!!! True monster!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2007, 11:39:21 AM » |
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Way better than Jay Gutler!!!
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« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2007, 11:57:00 AM » |
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That first pic from bigbalddaddy is awesome!!!
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« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2007, 12:03:10 PM » |
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http://a1703.g.akamai.net/7/1703/21836/v0001/voiceamerica.download.akamai.com/27302/wm.na-central/Solomon/Solomon060506.wmaCheck out the PBW episode (6 May 06), Mike discusses the illness that stopped his bb career. Mike Fracios, gigantic guy who won a few pro shows including the Arnold but never hit it right come olympia time, lots of guys seem to think he could beat Cutler and would be up there today but he has some major intestinal problems if I remember right. Lifted some heavy ass weight from what I remember:
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« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2007, 01:03:03 PM » |
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Mike Francios, what can I say about this awesome bodybuilder. It's a shame no one got to see his true potential. Super strong. Could squat way over 700 pounds for lot's of reps. One arm Dumbbell laterals with 110 pounds! He was strong in everything. Awesome build, small waist and tons of muscle. His health problems are really scary if you listened to the interview he gave. I hope he is doing great. Sound like a cool guy and very humble. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2007, 01:15:51 PM » |
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Natural Al, you wanna see the man in person? come on over to columbus next may for the annual Mike Francois Classic!
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« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2007, 01:50:22 PM » |
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Does anyone know what happen to Mike Francios?
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« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2007, 03:46:41 PM » |
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they should bring back the shorts and work boot look
You ever thumbed through a Flex? The look never really went away, most individuals just grew some sense. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2007, 04:26:17 PM » |
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monster 225 deadlift adonis challenge wieght...
LOL. I thought that also.....shouldnt he be curling that  I think he was discovered on an episode of "american muscle" on espn. he won his area and had to compete against regionals.........maybe musclemania...  |
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« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2007, 04:26:48 PM » |
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francois was awesome i heard he's a trainer/gym owner in ohio somewhere
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« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2007, 04:33:49 PM » |
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90's had the best bodybuilders ever!
Perfect size, conditioning and structures.
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« Reply #22 on: May 30, 2007, 05:33:23 PM » |
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he was not natural.
You're lying! |
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« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2007, 06:37:29 PM » |
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Way better than Jay Gutler!!!
WOOOOSSHHHHH
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« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2007, 09:21:37 PM » |
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Mike Francois was a Mr. O in the making. He would have unquestionably challenged Dorian, similar muscularity but better lines. The one thing that makes me wonder though---- get this, he lost the overall at the southern states championships to Jorge Betancourt who weighed all of 165lbs., can anyone explain this? lol.
Carlo
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