Author Topic: Mohammed "Momo" Benaziza - 1989 Finnish Grand Prix PICS!!! (Read 10683 times)

Iceman1981 · « **on:** June 11, 2012, 11:33:48 PM »

Mohammed "Momo" Benaziza was one of the original giant killers. There were many big names in this show such as Lee Lebrada, Vince Taylor, Phil Hill, Mike Christian, Samir Bannout, Albert Beckles and many more. The lighting at this show was great and helped display the deep separations in Momo's physique. In the end Momo placed third with Taylor second and Labrada winning the contest. I also would like to mention that Momo had one of the greatest backs in the history of bodybuilding and was one of only few men to beat Dorian Yates. Just a few years after this contest Momo passed away, but will always be remembered as one of the legends of bodybuilding. R.I.P.

More Pics Mohammed Benaziza 1989 Finnish Grand Prix

OTHstrong · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2012, 11:41:26 PM »

Great pics, how the hell did he lose looking like that? insane

Figo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2012, 11:57:29 PM »

He was actually shorter than labrada, but so wide! Unbelievable lean size on his frame

Labrada that year was amazing, many felt the olympia should've been his

Grenache · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:04:05 AM »

Pics from this video:

A few days before he died:

Jaime · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2012, 01:22:29 AM »

Momo was what Yates and Ronnie wanted to be. A mass monster with lines. He was thick but actually had the shape and structure to pull it off, shame he was a midget. RIP.

bigjim · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2012, 01:24:44 AM »

what killed him?

OTHstrong · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2012, 01:36:48 AM »

Quote from: bigjim on June 12, 2012, 01:24:44 AM

what killed him?

Diuretics related after winning a pro show, very sad. Diuretics are no joke

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2012, 05:46:35 AM »

Quote from: Jaime on June 12, 2012, 01:22:29 AM

Momo was what Yates and Ronnie wanted to be. A mass monster with lines. He was thick but actually had the shape and structure to pull it off, shame he was a midget. RIP.

I keep hearing this (specially on this board) every day !

WHAT PART OF : Being a midget in BodyBuilding is not an issue you dont undertand??

Is not an issue at all! how many pros legends you know under 5'9"? and how many over 6 feet?

I honestly think is the other way around.

Radical Plato · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:06:09 AM »

Quote from: Jaime on June 12, 2012, 01:22:29 AM

Momo was what Yates and Ronnie wanted to be. A mass monster with lines. He was thick but actually had the shape and structure to pull it off, shame he was a midget. RIP.

I am sure Ronnie Coleman, 8 time Mr Olympia, winner of 26 IFBB Professional Contests, arguably the strongest and largest bodybuilder on the planet dreamed of being a midget who couldn't even crack the 200 pound barrier who is now dead due to extreme diuretic use. Momo was good, but cant hold a candle to the One and only Ronnie Coleman!

The Grim Lifter · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:08:33 AM »

Saw a vid of the guy in the FIBO 92. Was incredible, by that stage Yates had passed him but he was the only one who looked like they could have with Yates.

hipolito mejia · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:04:59 AM »

Quote from: E-Kul on June 12, 2012, 06:06:09 AM

I am sure Ronnie Coleman, 8 time Mr Olympia, winner of 26 IFBB Professional Contests, arguably the strongest and largest bodybuilder on the planet dreamed of being a midget who couldn't even crack the 200 pound barrier who is now dead due to extreme diuretic use. Momo was good, but cant hold a candle to the One and only Ronnie Coleman!

All of that happened after Momo's passing.

Figo · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:04:04 AM »

Lbs to inches,

Momo pushed the envelope when he beat yates at noc (90 wasn't it?) Massive conditioned size on his small frame

bike nut · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:05:06 AM »

At his peak, quite possibly the best short bodybuilder ever.

Jaime · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:55:54 AM »

Quote from: hipolito mejia on June 12, 2012, 05:46:35 AM

I keep hearing this (specially on this board) every day !

WHAT PART OF : Being a midget in BodyBuilding is not an issue you dont undertand??

Is not an issue at all! how many pros legends you know under 5'9"? and how many over 6 feet?

I honestly think is the other way around.

I was thinking more in a generalistic sense and also guys do get overlooked due to height. What bodypart did Yates have that was better than Momo? I can't think of any.

Fortress · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:50:10 AM »

Should do well in upcoming contests.

affeman · « **Reply #15 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:13:55 PM »

A physique to die for. Oh, wait.... $:-\$

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:16:57 PM »

Anybody got recent pics from him? oh wait.... $:-\$

bike nut · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2012, 12:17:59 PM »

Wasn't going to re-write Beethoven's 9th anyway.......

disco_stu · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2012, 02:29:47 PM »

Quote from: Figo on June 11, 2012, 11:57:29 PM

He was actually shorter than labrada, but so wide! Unbelievable lean size on his frame

Labrada that year was amazing, many felt the olympia should've been his

yep, it shouldve been. and the next year also.

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #19 on:** June 12, 2012, 03:25:30 PM »

Quote from: disco_stu on June 12, 2012, 02:29:47 PM

yep, it shouldve been. and the next year also.

MoMo was the one who motivated Dorian to bring his back up when he took 2nd to him in 89 NOC!

Figo · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:33:04 PM »

Quote from: Jaime on June 12, 2012, 10:55:54 AM

I was thinking more in a generalistic sense and also guys do get overlooked due to height. What bodypart did Yates have that was better than Momo? I can't think of any.

Maybe calves

Dicki_Nurmom · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:40:01 PM »

all drugs

njflex · « **Reply #22 on:** June 12, 2012, 07:16:19 PM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on June 12, 2012, 03:25:30 PM

MoMo was the one who motivated Dorian to bring his back up when he took 2nd to him in 89 NOC!

damn straight,,,momo was 154 lbs when turned pro ,got big quick and really started to be a threat .yates as well grew and grew ,better cocktails and gh voila...

delta9mda · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:42:00 PM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on June 12, 2012, 03:25:30 PM

MoMo was the one who motivated Dorian to bring his back up when he took 2nd to him in 89 NOC!

Yates was not in the 89 NOC

Iceman1981 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:08:25 PM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on June 12, 2012, 03:25:30 PM

MoMo was the one who motivated Dorian to bring his back up when he took 2nd to him in 89 NOC!

You mean 1990 NOC.