Author Topic: The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo (Read 37219 times)

Howard · « **Reply #50 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:07:17 AM »

Quote from: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on October 01, 2008, 06:04:45 PM

Does anybody remember the massive Curtis Leffler? The guy was a top heavyweight amateur in the 90's. One of the biggest and freakiest motherfuckers ever. He made Palumbo look soft and non vascular. Curtis eventually made his way to venice to train in the years prior to his death. he was the freakiest man in Golds up till that point. I remember Paul Dillet saying the same in the gym. Curtis died from steroid abuse. Had a massive heart attack while in the hospital. He was initially brought in for a blood clot in the leg if I recall. Curtis was looking purple in the gym those days. He had gotten the nickname of PURPLE DINOSAUR. Anybody else remember this freak of muscle?

I saw him compete in the nationals in the 1990's and even judged him once .
Incredible muscularity and density. I actually dropped my jaw, OMG style, when I saw him hit a crab shot when I judged him.
Pitty for him , his shape and structure ws not well suited for bodybuilding.

BigRich · « **Reply #51 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:49:28 AM »

Curtis Leffler died of a synthol injection in his leg, as verified in this video (at the 3:35 mark):
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IMHO, Jim Quinn hasn't been given the credit where credit was due in regards to "Palumboism". This guy had the look before anyone else.

Or even Ivan Putski

Danimal77 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:38:22 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 01, 2008, 07:46:45 PM

I remember Curtis

Palumboism before Palumbo

jamesjenkinsfitness · « **Reply #53 on:** February 26, 2015, 03:50:35 AM »

Quote from: chocolate fizz on October 01, 2008, 07:49:46 PM

Curtis attempted to qualify for the WSM in 95 a few days after entering a bodybuilding show.

He was came is at about 6% BF and was SO full of himself; he was stating that "he would win" that he "had the fitness and the WSM guys were just strong" etc, he came across badly... at the start

When the events commenced - with him coming across as the biggest, most arrogant shitfuck you could imagine - his performance was sub par due to being in bodybuilding shape from the aforementioned show.

After the bad performance in the first event he tangibly changed into the most humble of guys, it was fucking bizarre. It was if he had discovered a new pursuit and a new respect for the strongman game.

He didnt disgrace himself, and would have undoubtedly done some major damage in future shows..

Thats not arrogance. I watched the same wsm. Its confidence. I know ive never went on the platform saying it's ok to lose. He was a competitor. You come to compete. You should beleive youre the greatest, period.
Most bb dont lift heavy when dieted down. And he was doing strongman...

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #54 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:31:55 AM »

Quote from: BigRich on November 18, 2013, 10:49:28 AM

Curtis Leffler died of a synthol injection in his leg, as verified in this video (at the 3:35 mark):
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Piano sounds like he's getting ready to keel over... dead by 50.

JasonH · « **Reply #55 on:** February 26, 2015, 02:01:46 PM »

Lots of time-outed Getbiggers in this thread.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #56 on:** February 26, 2015, 02:10:08 PM »

The late Curtis Leffler was the original Palumbo

Why did you also sell fake HGH?

Pete Nice · « **Reply #57 on:** February 26, 2015, 05:40:39 PM »

This was the guy that worked with Vitor Belfort early in his career when he looked like an absolute savage.

Fortress · « **Reply #58 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:27:38 PM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on February 26, 2015, 06:31:55 AM

Piano sounds like he's getting ready to keel over... dead by 50.

No shit. I thought the same thing watching the video.

The dude is quickly running out of time.

Pete Nice · « **Reply #59 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:30:01 PM »

Quote from: Fortress on February 26, 2015, 06:27:38 PM

No shit. I thought the same thing watching the video.

The dude is quickly running out of time.

The video you two are referring to is a year and a half old.

Fortress · « **Reply #60 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:35:11 PM »

I absolutely remember Curtis from my days at MuscleMag. Often we'd have something about the guy in the magazine.

I never actually met him, though.

If I recall, the muscle beach news section, written by Steve Neece (also RIP), frequently featured him, in some capacity. Stuff about his training, size, his strength, his strongman experiences, etc.

It seems to me I remember Curtis always being spoken of as being a gentleman. The proverbial gentle giant.

His structure, etc., as is mentioned, wasn't ideal for physique competition. However, there's no question he was one gigantic and veiny dude.

P.S. Too many think a strongman's bulk is a result of his being a "permabulker/lazy". Those who suggest this simply are ignorant to the more nuanced elements of strength sports. Sure, some have competed in strongman while being lean and done quite well (there's an obvious example I don't have to name), but in truth, to push at a high level and maintain exceptional leanness is a bad idea. For a host of reasons.

Fortress · « **Reply #61 on:** February 26, 2015, 06:37:09 PM »

Quote from: Pete Nice on February 26, 2015, 06:30:01 PM

The video you two are referring to is a year and a half old.

So ... what? All you're telling us is the man's just that much closer to major health concerns.

Danimal77 · « **Reply #62 on:** September 24, 2016, 04:44:44 AM »

Still remember his mid/late 90's World's Strongest Man competition. He didn't make it into the finals. He couldn't hang with the big boys.

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #63 on:** September 24, 2016, 07:07:19 AM »

He died for us bitches

Broseph · « **Reply #64 on:** September 24, 2016, 09:27:41 AM »

Don Youngblood died while sleeping in a chair on a weekend afternoon.

falco · « **Reply #65 on:** September 24, 2016, 11:51:33 AM »

Bitches die and are born everyday.

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #66 on:** September 24, 2016, 12:43:32 PM »

Quote from: Broseph on September 24, 2016, 09:27:41 AM

Don Youngblood died while sleeping in a chair on a weekend afternoon.

Died for us too BITCHES !!

Rambone · « **Reply #67 on:** September 24, 2016, 12:50:22 PM »

This changes everything. I will no long say "Palumboism". From now on this condition shall be known as "Lefflerism"

doggler · « **Reply #68 on:** September 24, 2016, 12:53:53 PM »

Quote from: Howard on September 28, 2012, 11:07:17 AM

I saw him compete in the nationals in the 1990's and even judged him once .
Incredible muscularity and density. I actually dropped my jaw, OMG style, when I saw him hit a crab shot when I judged him.
Pitty for him , his shape and structure ws not well suited for bodybuilding.

carrotjooce · « **Reply #69 on:** September 24, 2016, 03:32:27 PM »

I met Curtis one time. He drove if I remember a Ford wheel drive with Hawaii plates. Was extremely nice in person, extremely huge and extremely purple.