Milos was never suspended (to my knowledge) in those 20+ years...and he was one of the most outspoken BBers, never afraid to speak his mind (same goes for Shawn and myself)...there is a way to do things properly, and through the proper channels, and achieve what you're looking to do. I'm sure Milos would have done things a bit differently looking back at what it achieved.
No BOB,
I wouldn't have done things a bit differently - not a slightest little bit...
I was in Doha (Asian Games) as I was told by several Government officials of Malaysia (including Minister of Youth and Sport - Dato Azalina) that than 3 times IFBB World Champion was told directly by Mr. PAUL Chua that he is NOT going to win GOLD at the Asian Games...
That was disturbing news to many people in Malaysia and Government wanted to make sure their athletes would have best possible preparation, coach and so important gold medal of Sazali Samad would be of National importance!
I was than informed about rumors that in Asia EVERY SHOW is fixed well in advance - due to bribery of their President - MR. Paul Chua...
I didn't take it seriously as I don't just take rumors as facts - but when so many people are talking about it - at least I thought it is not bad idea to pay attention and capture every little detail...
When I got a call from MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORT of Malaysia - seriously concerned that their sure to win gold medal - bodybuilder Sazali Samad who two months earlier secured yet another IFBB World title might NOT win expected gold - I started investigating a bit...
She (Dato Azalina) called his name and asked me what I know about MR. Paul CHUA?
As I didn't have a facts - I only said: Dato AZALINA I promise to get SAZALI and LEONG (second world class competitor training in my gym and preparing for the Asian GAMES) in absolutely the best shape of their lives and I promise - I will go with them and not leave anything to a chance...(I went FOR FREE - to mention that fact as many people suggested I was money driven and paid to do certain things...)
I also said - fixing the score sheets is punishable by law and being equivalent to Olympic games - I simply don't see how anyone could cheat...regardless.
Leong and Zali came to Fullerton weeks before - for final prep (pictures of these two spectacular NATURAL bodybuilding champions are on my site)...
They also brought me a list of every medal in each category - as they were told - Paul Chua's highest bidder list of what is going to happen in Doha...and sadly: list they had more than a month in advance was: OFFICIAL SCORE SHEET EXACTLY!!!
Well, at the time I simply didn't believe it...and I deep down really hoped that IF something looks fishy - I will be able to make a difference.
First, I hoped that as IFBB pro I might be recognized and let "inside"...
Than, as I got off the airplane - immediately I was interviewed with panicking Malaysian reporters that their superstar will loose to some young bodybuilder from UAE who's officials had meeting behind the close doors with mr CHUA...etc..etc
Everything was leading towards well rehearsed scenario...but what had happened was really out of the comic books.
In one of the categories I remember my friend Leong asked me - what I THINK ABOUT COMPETITOR number 3?
I looked at the guy - who looked like a badminton player in off season - having little extra fat but certainly not much muscles - to be considered a top competitor (OK I am slightly exaggerating - but not by much...PHOTOS ARE ON MY SITE since than).
All in all I looked at his competition - and said: "well, no way in the World this guy will make top five."
Leong started laughing - he is going to win!
NO WAY. I 'll bet you something like this is impossible. I mean MICKY Mouse with Walt Disney as a head judge can't beat Ronnie Coleman in bodybuilding contest...No way Leong!
"Save your money Milos - this is Paul's boy from Singapore - he NEVER LOST A CONTEST in ASIA...."
"Well - he is going to loose this one..."
and needless to say - Leong was right...Paul's Boy got a PERFECT SCORE!!!
Anyway, what followed was just shameful act of corruption/bribery of the worst kind - and I was there to witness it.
WELL, I did something that I CONSIDERED proper...I informed immediately ifbb president RAFAEL Santonja - who called me minutes before I had very important dinner (about that - little later).
I told RAFAEL what i witnessed and asked him to insist getting ORIGINAL SCORE SHEETS from MR. Paul Chua (JIM MANION requested the same from Rafael - but never got it!?) - as I know that score sheets were manipulated...
But, what really gets me is: REASON THAT I WAS SUSPENDED!?!
I REPORTED suspicion of fixing scores - which I hoped was in interest of integrity of the IFBB...and I was told that I am acting against the FEDERATION?
At the above mentioned dinner - in presence of another IFBB PRO, owner of famous gym in MIDDLE east introduced me to his guest at the dinner table - official judge from QATAR.
he insisted that judge disclose how was judging...with big smile on his face...
JUDGE SAID - i WAS DRAWING FLOWERS ON MY SCORE SHEET...
Well - that's all you have to say?
HE SAID - here in ASIA - everyone knows that score sheets judges make are not the same PAUL CHUA uses for the final score...Everything is ready well in advance...
RESULTS ARE IN - BEFORE COMPETITION EVEN STARTED...
My friend at the time - IFBB PRO SAID: "Milos, you remember that I told you how I left competition before super heavyweight class started?
When we got in a car - they announced winner of the super heavyweight class - and competition was still ON..."Somebody" told reporters little early - don't you think..."
Anyway...
While I was watching the contest - Dato AZALINA approached me and told me: Milos, would you be so kind and give TV interview to my countryman in MALAYSIA and tell them what happened here today.
I said: if I say what i really think - it will NOT be pretty DATO Azalina...I am really upset - this is most disturbing thing I have ever witnessed since I started bodybuilding...
NO, NO, NO Milos - go ahead and tell my COUNTRYMAN EXACTLY what you think - don't hold anything back!
And so I did...and to this day I stand behind every word I said...
Show was fixed and everyone knows it...I reported it and somehow I am the one being suspended?!
They asked me to show the proof - and I told them exactly where to find it: ORIGINAL SCORE SHEETS...However - nobody bothered to find them?
Now, how exactly did I breach IFBB code of ethics? ETHICS - ETHICS....ETHICS I am talking about...
I would want to investigate who was ethical in this whole situation...while I am suspended, lost my contracts, IFBB card...etc...etc...
But, truth finds its way out...and I have no doubt one of these days TRUTH will surface...and than I will be one asking questions...but for the time being - I am going back to my suspended corner....