Author Topic: 1972 Mr. Olympia New pics! (Read 32697 times)

knny187 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:00:48 PM »

I am a Arnold fan 100%....but in some of those pictures Sergio had him.

Borracho · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:10:45 PM »

You'll have to save these first I guess. Bix posted Sergio's whole autobiography but I can't find the thread.

Gord · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:26:54 PM »

I also think Sergio had the edge in 1972. It was close, but Sergio, who was 31 that year, was at his all time best, while Arnold, at only 25, was still developing.

Arnold was far better in 1973 and 74 and would've beaten the Sergio of even 1972, but sadly they never went toe to toe after 1972.

Anyway, just a little superimposition to compre the relaxed stance of the two guys.

sculpture · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:36:22 PM »

Size freaks will be quick to point out that arnold dwarfs the little sergio but this means nothing when you consider his waist was probably 3-4 inches bigger than sergios

pumpster · « **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:38:44 PM »

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quoteCan you imagine how a different outcome would have changed bb history? Sergio would have been an IFBB athlete in the following years

Wouldn't have been allowed to happen. IFBBs a commercial enterprise, and Joe knew Arnold winning = higher magazine, equipment and supplement sales.

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Arnold was far better in 1973 and 74 and would've beaten the Sergio of even 1972

Arnold's '73-'74 condition was clearly motivated by '72. Sergio got into better condition than is shown in these '72 contest shots, so '73-'74 would've been close.

Gord · « **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:44:53 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on January 22, 2006, 01:38:44 PM

... Sergio got into better condition than is shown in the '72 contest...

Really? When? I'd love to see some pics.

I still think his 1972 showing was his best ever, in terms of conditioning and fullness combination, although I'm more than happy to see evidence where he might've been even better.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:47:44 PM »

I have th Arnold the early years dvd, it shows this contest, and Sergio was amazing. The dude got robbed. 71 though, Bill Pearl ran shit at the universe, he was bigger and better than everyone, not to mention he was 42

pumpster · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:48:44 PM »

I posted these on IA years ago. Mostly taken around the time but not the day of the contest.

Clearly more cut than in the Olympia, and comparable to Arnold of any year.

The problem with Sergio is that there are very few shots of him in his best condition, whereas Schwarzenegger's shots are readily available.

brianX · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2006, 01:50:56 PM »

Quote from: FroZZoR on January 22, 2006, 12:11:32 PM

Good job posting a picture that wasn't from that contest, dumbfuck.

You clearly implied that Sergio never had good conditioning. Also, you're judging his level of conditioning based on some shitty 30 year old black and white photos. Fucking moron.

You also said that Sergio "wasn't shit" except for his small waist. Pretty funny coming from a guy who looks like he never trained anything besides arms.

Borracho · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2006, 02:05:19 PM »

Looks like he trains back also. Got any legs?

Gord · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2006, 02:12:38 PM »

Quote from: pumpster on January 22, 2006, 01:48:44 PM

I posted these on IA years ago. Mostly taken around the time but not the day of the contest.

Clearly more cut than in the Olympia, and comparable to Arnold of any year.

The problem with Sergio is that there are very few shots of him in his best condition, whereas Schwarzenegger's shots are readily available.

Well, the lighting of the 1972 contest was not very good so it's difficult to say with any certainty if he was in better shape in those pics compared to the contest.

But even so, these pics are from the same year and it's the contest shape that matters. I don't think his 1971 shape was quite as good his 1972.

Conditioning wise, I'd still say Arnold of 73/74 had the upper hand.

Kaliym73 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2006, 05:58:31 PM »

Sergio looked awesome, he was definitely robbed.

Slick Vic · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2006, 06:13:16 PM »

For a real treat check out the DVD Arnold: The Early Years. Has footage of the actual contest.

gibberj2 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2006, 10:18:38 PM »

im not trying to pay no 50 dollars for that

Slick Vic · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2006, 08:13:06 AM »

Quote from: gibberj2 on January 22, 2006, 10:18:38 PM

im not trying to pay no 50 dollars for that

I know. Only the hardcore fan does.

pumpster · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2006, 08:22:51 AM »

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Conditioning wise, I'd still say Arnold of 73/74 had the upper hand.

Ya, but in his best condition Sergio was close enough in conditioning, and had more volume and better balance, so it's still a coin toss overall. He looked good in '73-'74 as well, but there are few pics, other than those at the Mr. International when Arnold wouldn't come out of the audience.

That says it all-even in his best shape Arnold wouldn't come out of the audience in a neutral show. That can't be debated.

alexxx · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2006, 09:03:11 AM »

good point pumpster

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2006, 09:06:03 AM »

they all look like shit. Coleman could beat them all.

alexxx · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2006, 09:10:50 AM »

nice try troll

gibberj2 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2006, 09:13:47 AM »

arnold's waist was wider but that's not because he was fat. far from it. arnold was leaner than sergio and his conditioning was better.

alexxx · « **Reply #45 on:** January 23, 2006, 07:18:56 PM »

I think the Sergio got robbed

Slick Vic · « **Reply #46 on:** January 23, 2006, 07:58:17 PM »

EXCELLENT shot of Sergio.

Hulkster · « **Reply #47 on:** January 23, 2006, 08:27:24 PM »

Sergio's front lat spread is amazing.

JOHN MATRIX · « **Reply #48 on:** January 23, 2006, 11:03:27 PM »

sergio did improve even after the 72 O, but there are basically no pictures i know of, but im sure theres some somewhere.
theres those other commonly used pics of sergio in i think 80 or 81 where he beat beef it betil fox, its really a shame, after the 72 O he was mostly out of the bbing spotlight but he continued to improve, its really too bad how many more great pics there could have been

kaylos · « **Reply #49 on:** January 24, 2006, 11:36:44 AM »

Quote from: Slick Vic on January 23, 2006, 07:58:17 PM

EXCELLENT shot of Sergio.

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