Mike is a fantasic guy and was a monumentally powerful and impressive bodybuilder. I had the pleasure to interview the man several times over the years (and hang with him, as well).
He was certainly one of bodybuilding's strongest athletes: he'd routinely lift at Westside Barbell in Ohio at one point in his physique career to further his mass. Box squats with poundage in excess of 700 pounds have been discussed by that gym's Louie Simmons. But one look by knowledeable eyes told the tale. Mike was built through heavy, basic and intense training. His legs were incredibly thick, of note in the lower quads. His back and chest were dense and awesone, too.
He was always a gentleman towards me and, in a weird way, maybe his health issues helped, in the long term, preserve his health.
