Mike Matarazzo - Fighting For His Life (RIP 08/17/2014)

[latiuss]

Mike contemplating life here

that aint mike! Fav quote of mike is "i see guys like im doing 10 anadrol aday and they all got bloated faces etc ,looking like johnny blowbags"

fuck the blowbags !

[bigmikecox]

In the hospital....might be taking that last ride.  Hopefully he gets well...one of my fav bodybuilders....always kept it real.


    Oh, god, where do I begin? I'd have to say that everything that led to my heart problem began the minute I started getting serious about competitive bodybuilding. In order to get bigger, I'd eat five, six, seven pounds of red meat a day, no vegetables. And I'd stay away from fruits because of their sugar.[6]

    Worst were the chemicals. I have so many memories of being alone in a hotel room the week, five days or two days before a contest, and doing unspeakable things to my body—steroids, growth hormones, diuretics—anything and everything that we as bodybuilders do to achieve a certain look.

    It has affected my whole life, so to all those guys who are on an eternal quest to have 21" arms and 20" calves, and who are so vain about their never-say-die attitude, I say, "Change your attitude." Worry about keeping that body of yours as healthy as possible, because it's going to have to last you not just through your next contest or to the end of your bodybuilding contract, but for a long time. And a long time for a human being is nothing. It goes by real quick, even quicker when your health is gone and you have nothing to stand live for

Vince...that quote is like 8 years old.....

[monstermunch]

Vince...that quote is like 8 years old.....

Are you saying Vince isn't an industry insider?

[bigmikecox]

Are you saying Vince isn't an industry insider?

As much as an insider as i am!

Actually, there is a thread at MD that has WAY more information than this.

/thread fail

[njflex]

this is a 20/30 lb larger version of his 228 lb usa win in 91 he looked insane at that show and he was only competing a bit then came out of nowhere..

[Nick Danger]

I met him at a dinner party about 12 years ago...Seemed like a good guy, very down to earth. I wish the best for him...

[WannaBePro]

Never met the guy, but have heard some interviews and he really does sound like a genuinely nice guy.
All the best to him and his family.

[crownshep]

Lacey Mattarazzo left a message on Mel Chanceys facebook page to say he has been transfered to stanford hospital in Palo alto yesterday.

[Primemuscle]

Mike Matarazzo

Just not the right Mike.

[_bruce_]

Wish him the best - always reminded of the Evil Dead series because he looks a tiny wee little like Campbell...

although he doesn't. 

[Primemuscle]

Former IFBB bodybuilder...

Uh, no.

Anyway, the former bodybuilder Mike is 48 not 50 years old.

[Rami]

Recent photo

No that's his brother Drew. Drew Matarazzo.

[Rami]

Mike contemplating life here

No, that's his other brother. What's his name now.. Nick! Yes, Nick Matarazzo.

[D.O.A.]

Wish him the best - always reminded of the Evil Dead series because he looks a tiny wee little like Campbell...

although he doesn't. 

you are absolutely right! You like Army of Darkness?

[Coach is Back!]

he probably wont  last long either, whats your point moron.

LOL...he's like 86 and still trainer at Gold's in North Hollywood. Nice try tho.

[Nirvana]

he probably wont  last long either, whats your point moron.

dead by 105

[Weedlejuice]

In the hospital....might be taking that last ride.  Hopefully he gets well...one of my fav bodybuilders....always kept it real.


    Oh, god, where do I begin? I'd have to say that everything that led to my heart problem began the minute I started getting serious about competitive bodybuilding. In order to get bigger, I'd eat five, six, seven pounds of red meat a day, no vegetables. And I'd stay away from fruits because of their sugar.[6]

    Worst were the chemicals. I have so many memories of being alone in a hotel room the week, five days or two days before a contest, and doing unspeakable things to my body—steroids, growth hormones, diuretics—anything and everything that we as bodybuilders do to achieve a certain look.

    It has affected my whole life, so to all those guys who are on an eternal quest to have 21" arms and 20" calves, and who are so vain about their never-say-die attitude, I say, "Change your attitude." Worry about keeping that body of yours as healthy as possible, because it's going to have to last you not just through your next contest or to the end of your bodybuilding contract, but for a long time. And a long time for a human being is nothing. It goes by real quick, even quicker when your health is gone and you have nothing to stand live for

Not saying he was asking for it but jesus christ 7lbs of red meat a day couldnt have helped, i eat 250g max if im eating red meat at all.

[Skeletor]

As much as an insider as i am!

Actually, there is a thread at MD that has WAY more information than this.

/thread fail

There is a 2008 thread that says Mike passed away so Goodrum, being an industry insider, is prepared for any outcome:

http://www.peak-muscle.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17280

[syntaxmachine]

Good to see Mike thrived after his bodybuilding career

Looks a bit offseason in the pic though

New York Chef Michael Matarazzo Places Second in Global Chefs Challenge Semifinals for the Americas in Canada

[Rudee]

The thread is vague. What was he brought into hospital for specifically? 

[ENZO]

Good to see Mike thrived after his bodybuilding career

Looks a bit offseason in the pic though

New York Chef Michael Matarazzo Places Second in Global Chefs Challenge Semifinals for the Americas in Canada

Wrong, Mikes a city clerk

[latiuss]

 there's only one mike matarazzo!!!!!

[TrueGrit]

Will prayed for him if he still has some muscle. If no muscle then he is on his own.

[Cold]

Get well, Mike.

People make mistakes. You did, but we still support you nikka.

[Bevo]

You do know just how weird that sounds, right?    Very Kai-ish.

  just re read it , yeah it does. Kai ruined everything that has anything to do with fruits