Stan couldn't compete because he was barred from the platform for some silly reason. He's stronger than both because A) He out totaled them raw . B) He's done it in 3 lift meet, not just a push/pull.
There are no Smith machines in powerlifting, so Kovacs wouldn't beat any of the 3.
It was no "silly" reason...the reasons were simple.
First, the competition was set up between the two athletes claiming to be the worlds strongest BB...JOJ, and Ben White. There has exsisted a rivalry between the two for a few years now...long before Stan the man earned a IFBB pro card.
Second, the competition guidlines stated that you had have competed as a pro, thus the "strongest BB" tagline...since Stan hasnt really had te time to compete on the circuit yet, he wasnt eligable.
All that said...I cant wait for JOJ and Stan to go head to head with Stan putting up his Hummer AND $10,000 if anyone can beat his totals