In my opinion victor should have been run of this business years ago. He is an untrustworthy felon. He ripped people off in his gym business and i wouldn't put it past him that he is still up to no good.
Victor is street smart. He came from the gutter and knows how to make a quick buck. For this reason alone it is easy to understand why Victor found the sport of Pro Bodybuilding so attractive. I think he finds a sense of peace in this overtly corrupt environment.
Yes, Victor finds a sense of worth in this sport. He identifies with the drug dealers and the dirty promoters. Look, what ever makes Victor tick he should be put on notice. He is a good for nothing dirt bag.
Victor did not want his gym to go under. If he was selling memberships with full knowledge that the gym would be closing, this is a damn shame. However, I do not think Victor got into bodybuilding because he wanted to make a quick buck; there are many other ways of doing this other than attempting to become a professional bodybuilder. If anything, that is one of the most DIFFICULT roads for one to make good money.
You do not know Victor personally I'm guessing? He is one of the nicest pros I've met; he's very down to earth. He is not pompous or arrogant like other professionals...or even many amateurs for that matter. Victor is a very likable person and enjoys conversing with his fans. Victor grew up in a large family with a rough upbringing; all things considered, he has done extremely well for himself. He is also very giving in ways he does not publicize to the rest of the bodybuilding community.
Hank, you seem take whatever knowledge you have about bodybuilders and SPIN it in a very NEGATIVE fashion. Everyone has made mistakes. Bodybuilding is no worse off than any other group of society regarding unethical behavior; it's simply a microcosm. I, like many other getbiggers, get a kick out of your witty tirades. However, I know Victor personally and find him to be an upstanding individual who has made mistakes just like the rest of us. Because he's got high profile status in the BBing community, obviously everyone is going to hear about what goes on in his life. Get off his back.