Victor Richards Interview by Dave Palumbo

[Danimal77]

Yates pwn him in that shot !

Yates is FLEXING in that shot. Victor isn't.

[Danimal77]

Vic stopped competing because he couldn't hold his size when dieting. Also his legs overshadowed his upper body when he was dieting. His back dissapeared. He won a joke contest to go pro. i think it was the Mr. Nigeria or something like that. He wanted no part of real compeition.

He tried to diet for the Night of Champions and quit with 6 weeks to go. He was losing a ton of size and still had another 20 to go. Vic was strong as hell, and an off season monster but he couldn't bring it to the stage. Always bullshitting his weight and measurements. Always full of excuses claiming everyone was jealous of him.

Two Words: "Anger Management". Sounds like you need it for the hatred you have towards this man. Dude, you act like you were there with him and you have an insider perspective on what "really happened". You DON'T. You just don't like him. Way to go and put him down as though Mr. Nigeria was a bullshit contest. It WAS, but Vic WAS one of the LARGEST bodybuilders of all time and would have massacred the majority of the pros on stage.

[just_a_pilgrim]

What's funny is he didn't want to compete but went to FIBO to stand next to the pros , so some part of him wanted to be compared to the professionals and none of them were really in contest shape and contrary to what Romano claimed he wasn't dwarfing Yates , but he did look like he belonged up there and did a pretty good job of holding his own against Yates considering the guy never stepped on a pro stage

I've read Vitamin E works for stretch-marks to a degree but they are genetic anyway and if you're prone to them it's gonna happen with any ' rapid ' weight gain.

Trevor Smith from Nuclear Nutrition interviewed him years ago. Victor said Dorian was shocked at how much bigger Victor was than him even though he was Mr.Olympia.

If you've seen the video you'll know Dorian was bigger and much harder, better proportion. Wasn't close. The guy has no idea, and then he says Ronnie isn't top 12 of all time? He isn't close to either of them Dorian and Ronnie are the 2 best ever miles ahead of Victor. On or Offseason.

[honest]

Two Words: "Anger Management". Sounds like you need it for the hatred you have towards this man. Dude, you act like you were there with him and you have an insider perspective on what "really happened". You DON'T. You just don't like him. Way to go and put him down as though Mr. Nigeria was a bullshit contest. It WAS, but Vic WAS one of the LARGEST bodybuilders of all time and would have massacred the majority of the pros on stage.

Rubbish, Vic couldn't diet, he relies on people like yourself to talk him up, he had more than enough opportunity's to prove himself and didn't, he went into the Mr Nigeria as he would have struggled to win the USA,the talent around at the time was incredible, most USA winners were top6 Olympia  standard or better. Vic knew more than anyone he couldn't hang on stage with the very top guys, he was far from complete and made the smart marketing choice to not compete in top amateur or a pro line up, he made alot of money guest posing that he wouldn't have made getting beaten at the USA or the Nationals.

[NarcissisticDeity]

Rubbish, Vic couldn't diet, he relies on people like yourself to talk him up, he had more than enough opportunity's to prove himself and didn't, he went into the Mr Nigeria as he would have struggled to win the USA,the talent around at the time was incredible, most USA winners were top6 Olympia  standard or better. Vic knew more than anyone he couldn't hang on stage with the very top guys, he was far from complete and made the smart marketing choice to not compete in top amateur or a pro line up, he made alot of money guest posing that he wouldn't have made getting beaten at the USA or the Nationals.

Back then Victor would have struggled in the NPC ! guys like Mendenhall , Lidelmeyer , Caputo , King , McClinton , Fletcher , all couldn't turn pro and many who did took years to do so.

[Parker]

Trevor Smith from Nuclear Nutrition interviewed him years ago. Victor said Dorian was shocked at how much bigger Victor was than him even though he was Mr.Olympia.

If you've seen the video you'll know Dorian was bigger and much harder, better proportion. Wasn't close. The guy has no idea, and then he says Ronnie isn't top 12 of all time? He isn't close to either of them Dorian and Ronnie are the 2 best ever miles ahead of Victor. On or Offseason.

Ive seen the vid, I can't post it now, but Dorian and Vic matched size for size, he held his own, but yes Dorian was a tad harder.
And he says Ronnie isn't top 12, if Ronnie was using what the Metzer and others from the 70's- early 80's were using. And just eating tuna and water,etc. Listen to the interview again. He wasn't putting him down,he was being matter of fact. I think Ronnie is a genetic freak like him, but lets face it, Ronnie and Dorian were  GH monsters 

[HTexan]

idk, dude sounds hypocritical, saying bodybuilding has a bad name. Yet he live and took money off other guys instead of getting a job?  

[Parker]

idk, dude sounds hypocritical, saying bodybuilding has a bad name. Yet he live and took money off other guys instead of getting a job?  

Hell, both his parents were doctors, he's probably was well set...Plus didn't also have a day job?

[Meso_z]

at 19

[Parker]

at 19

big as fuck, but his skin is thick.

[HTexan]

at 19

damn pussy magnet.

[Parker]

damn pussy magnet.

Mofo just liked training and eating and training.

[just_a_pilgrim]

Ive seen the vid, I can't post it now, but Dorian and Vic matched size for size, he held his own, but yes Dorian was a tad harder.
And he says Ronnie isn't top 12, if Ronnie was using what the Metzer and others from the 70's- early 80's were using. And just eating tuna and water,etc. Listen to the interview again. He wasn't putting him down,he was being matter of fact. I think Ronnie is a genetic freak like him, but lets face it, Ronnie and Dorian were  GH monsters 

Say who? Yes they used and prob a lot but they blow the 70's away, Dorian even after 5 years training. Even Jay Cutler blows away the 70's at 23. There is much more than just the drugs, more guys training, more of a genetic pool, smarter training and nutrition. Arnie and the 70's guys were juicing as much as they could, Arnie doesn't have the mindset to do things half assed.

[delta9mda]

Yep, I agree. But, I don't think they did those shots, so we'll never know.

there is video just search for it.

[Parker]

there is video just search for it.

Yeah, it features Vic walking around in shades hitting certain shots, walking back and forth, by himself. There is some small footage of him with others, but it seems that the others in general ignored him or didn't want to pose next to him.

[HTexan]

Yeah, it features Vic walking around in shades hitting certain shots, walking back and forth, by himself. There is some small footage of him with others, but it seems that the others in general ignored him or didn't want to pose next to him.

at least dude didn't do G4P.

[MCWAY]

If his philosophy was about competing against one's self, why did he throw a hissy fit, when he lost to Rich Gaspari?

Why did he go to Nigeria to face FAR inferior competition to turn pro, instead of taking on the NPC's finest?

Talking smack about an 8-time Mr. Olympia, when he won't even step on a pro stage makes Richards look like a chump.

I think his ego would be too bruised by losing to smaller bodybuilders (i.e. Lee Labrada).

[Parker]

If his philosophy was about competing against one's self, why did he throw a hissy fit, when he lost to Rich Gaspari?

Why did he go to Nigeria to face FAR inferior competition to turn pro, instead of taking on the NPC's finest?

Talking smack about an 8-time Mr. Olympia, when he won't even step on a pro stage makes Richards look like a chump.

I think his ego would be too bruised by losing to smaller bodybuilders (i.e. Lee Labrada).

We, discussed that...He threw the hissy fit because his ass wasn't ready and wasn't he very young. I also think he just loved lifting weights,period. Not competing. I think he listened to people saying that he should compete. And he wasn't ready emotionally or physically. Yeah, the Nigerian way was a backdoor way.

And he didn't talk shit, he was stating that Ronnie wouldn't be in the top 12 if he was doing just what Mentzer and others of that era were doing. No knock on Ronnie, but Ronnie only took it to the next level by 97-98, and then another level after that.

[Relentless]

We, discussed that...He threw the hissy fit because his ass wasn't ready and wasn't he very young. I also think he just loved lifting weights,period. Not competing. I think he listened to people saying that he should compete. And he wasn't ready emotionally or physically. Yeah, the Nigerian way was a backdoor way.

And he didn't talk shit, he was stating that Ronnie wouldn't be in the top 12 if he was doing just what Mentzer and others of that era were doing. No knock on Ronnie, but Ronnie only took it to the next level by 97-98, and then another level after that.

STUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE.  WORD IS THAT RONNIE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT DRUGS WERE UNTIL AFTER HE TURNED PRO AND HE WASNT TAKING THE REALLY GOOD STUFF UNTIL CHAD NICHOLLS STARTED WORKING WITH HIM IN 1998.  TO COMPARE RONNIE'S GENETICS TO MENTZER IS STUPID TALK.

[Parker]

STUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE.  WORD IS THAT RONNIE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT DRUGS WERE UNTIL AFTER HE TURNED PRO AND HE WASNT TAKING THE REALLY GOOD STUFF UNTIL CHAD NICHOLLS STARTED WORKING WITH HIM IN 1998.  TO COMPARE RONNIE'S GENETICS TO MENTZER IS STUPID TALK.

Why do you think I disagree with what Vic said. Ronnie, was a genetic freak like Vic. And actually, Ronnie was over looked in 1997, Chad only made him drier and a lil heavier. He had all the components back in 1997. Ronnie knew what drugs were though, I mean he was competing back in 90-92, losing to the likes of Flex, and Kev when they all were competing for pro cards. Don't buy that "Gosh Golly, I'm just a country boy" act. Hell, he has a degree in accounting, he's not ignorant or dumb, he plays that role, and people buy it. 

[marty31672]

Why do you think I disagree with what Vic said. Ronnie, was a genetic freak like Vic. And actually, Ronnie was over looked in 1997, Chad only made him drier and a lil heavier. He had all the components back in 1997. Ronnie knew what drugs were though, I mean he was competing back in 90-92, losing to the likes of Flex, and Kev when they all were competing for pro cards. Don't buy that "Gosh Golly, I'm just a country boy" act. Hell, he has a degree in accounting, he's not ignorant or dumb, he plays that role, and people buy it. 

he's nigerian i think..

[saucetradomous]

[marty31672]

STUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE.  WORD IS THAT RONNIE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT DRUGS WERE UNTIL AFTER HE TURNED PRO AND HE WASNT TAKING THE REALLY GOOD STUFF UNTIL CHAD NICHOLLS STARTED WORKING WITH HIM IN 1998.  TO COMPARE RONNIE'S GENETICS TO MENTZER IS STUPID TALK.

that wouldnt suprise me he was huge at grambling state playing football

[just_a_pilgrim]

STUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE.  WORD IS THAT RONNIE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT DRUGS WERE UNTIL AFTER HE TURNED PRO AND HE WASNT TAKING THE REALLY GOOD STUFF UNTIL CHAD NICHOLLS STARTED WORKING WITH HIM IN 1998.  TO COMPARE RONNIE'S GENETICS TO MENTZER IS STUPID TALK.

Love this shit. Guys were saying on MM years ago that Ronnie didn't juice until 1995 

He came 4th and the nationals and won the world champs in 1991, beating many many good BBers including Chick who was 7th at the nationals.

But you are right about Ronnie being far ahead of anyone including Victor, juice or not.

[Valane]

STUPIDEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN IN AWHILE.  WORD IS THAT RONNIE DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT DRUGS WERE UNTIL AFTER HE TURNED PRO AND HE WASNT TAKING THE REALLY GOOD STUFF UNTIL CHAD NICHOLLS STARTED WORKING WITH HIM IN 1998.  TO COMPARE RONNIE'S GENETICS TO MENTZER IS STUPID TALK.

Fuck me this is stupid.   He was probably taking Dianabol at 15 like candy.