yeah, branch is always right up there.
Why? Because he makes very good BBers look FAT. That's it.
He ain't pretty...but he carries a shitload of muscle, and he is RIPPED and dry. Melvin anthony looks like Mr O when standing alone, a work of art. Next to branch, he looks watery and soft. Granted, Melvin is 100000x better shape, style, all that stuff which we'd prefer. But when standing next to a guy with zero fat or water on display, well, it's just not fair. That's how branch wins. Thick and ripped - just not pretty. Granted, a Melvin winning the O would probably be 100x better for growing the sport, mag sales, all that. But Branch has his audience too - hard working, gun toting, god fearing folks that admire his low profile and work ethic.