2019 Olympia - Dexter Jackson - Hope Dex takes it

[kreator]

^ Good posts.

Dexter probably needs the money though. Before the 2008 Arnold Classic, he said he had no money, and was looking forward to winning, to get paid, lol.

I doubt he has any money saved, or assets.

So for financial reasons, I suspect Dex will continue.

Damn, how many rims and Jordan’s does a middle aged black man need?

[kreator]

4th place


Like i said, he’s too old for this

[joswift]

I can't believe Jackson is still in the game.

His overall health must be horrible.

Dude has probably been juicin' for over forty years along with taking Lord knows what else.

Nuts.

since he was 10?

[MCWAY]

Maybe even out of the top 5

Time to retire and ride off into sunset

Not just yet. He placed 4th.

[Ron]

Dexter Jackson, age 50, at his 20th Olympia contest.

20 years! And still in incredible shape!

No question, Dexter is one of the all time greats in longevity in the sport.

4th place!

[pellius]

^ Good posts.

Dexter probably needs the money though. Before the 2008 Arnold Classic, he said he had no money, and was looking forward to winning, to get paid, lol.

I doubt he has any money saved, or assets.

So for financial reasons, I suspect Dex will continue.

I don't know why for the life of me so many just assume, with zero first hand information, that top professional bbers are broke. It's been said about Ronnie, Jay, Phil.

There is no way on heaven and earth you can be poor and be able to compete on the Olympia stage. Dexter, a Mr. O winner and one of the greatest bbers in the world has many avenues to make money.

Why do people here always assume the worse with modern day bbers. Does it ever occur to you that maybe Dexter continues to bodybuild and compete because that is what they love to do? Think of how many people devote a huge chunk of their lives going to the gym every day and do it for free.

[Rusty Trombone]

The face does change and lose fat and bone as we age. Resistance weight training has been proven to preserve bone in the face. Another reason to body build. It’s anti ageing.

How could that be possible? By lifting with your face? 

[TTfit]

4th place


Like i said, he’s too old for this

Prepping is easy and second nature to him now. It's not like he's got another career. Plus he's still making money. 45,000 for doing something he loves.

Plus the longer he goes and still places in the top spots, the better name he will make for himself and go down as the all time greatest bodybuilder.

He's securing his place in bodybuilding history.

[AbrahamG]

Plus, he still looked better than Bonac.  Dexter was a solid 3rd.  Fucked out of a better paycheck.

[pellius]

4th place


Like i said, he’s too old for this

In the top five in the Olympia and he's too old to be competitive. Has Lee Priest ever been in the top five? How about Munzer? Milos? Matarazzo?... a lot of great bbers wish they could have cracked the top five in the O.

[Bevo]

In the top five in the Olympia and he's too old to be competitive. Has Lee Priest ever been in the top five? How about Munzer? Milos? Matarazzo?... a lot of great bbers wish they could have cracked the top five in the O.

In dexters mind if he ain’t winning it it’s a lost

He straight up said this earlier this year. He’s used to winning, anything less is a failure, whether top 5, or not

[pellius]

In dexters mind if he ain’t winning it it’s a lost

He straight up said this earlier this year. He’s used to winning, anything less is a failure, whether top 5, or not

Of course a champion at his level would have high expectations. Remember what Kulco said? Just getting in on the first call out is a victory for him. For many just qualifying to get on the Olympia stage is a life dream.

It all depends where you're at.

[Bevo]

Of course a champion at his level would have high expectations. Remember what Kulco said? Just getting in on the first call out is a victory for him. For many just qualifying to get on the Olympia stage is a life dream.

It all depends where you're at.

You also have to keep in mind dexter placed 7th last year, with Ramy, Phil and Rhoden competing. None of them were there this year

Also after prejudging dexter was out of the top 5 before filling out for Saturday’s show (that’s the veteran in him since he’s done it for over a decade now)

This was a weak line up, we shall see next year if all of the return or not

As for Kuclo he’s NEVER been top 5 or 6 ever at the O, dexter on the other hand has won in 2008, many runner ups, top 5, tons of Arnold Classic wins, the most pro wins of any bber in history, his mindset is def on another level

[Equalizer]

It was said that Dexter was 215 at this show. He could come back next year and have a good shot at winning the 212 class. Another feather in his cap.

On an unrelated note, Ramy will be competing in the Arnold Classic in march.

[joswift]

It was said that Dexter was 215 at this show. He could come back next year and have a good shot at winning the 212 class. Another feather in his cap.

On an unrelated note, Ramy will be competing in the Arnold Classic in march.

why do that when he can earn almost as much placing 4th in the open?

[Coach is Back!]

It was said that Dexter was 215 at this show. He could come back next year and have a good shot at winning the 212 class. Another feather in his cap.

On an unrelated note, Ramy will be competing in the Arnold Classic in march.

He wasn’t 215. I have no idea why people keep saying this

[Coach is Back!]

You also have to keep in mind dexter placed 7th last year, with Ramy, Phil and Rhoden competing. None of them were there this year

Also after prejudging dexter was out of the top 5 before filling out for Saturday’s show (that’s the veteran in him since he’s done it for over a decade now)

This was a weak line up, we shall see next year if all of the return or not

As for Kuclo he’s NEVER been top 5 or 6 ever at the O, dexter on the other hand has won in 2008, many runner ups, top 5, tons of Arnold Classic wins, the most pro wins of any bber in history, his mindset is def on another level

Even with those guys there Dexter would have been in the top 5. Ramy always comes in soft, Roelly is hit and miss and this was a miss, Hadi was given a gift of hype. Bonac is always on target

[Bevo]

Even with those guys there Dexter would have been in the top 5. Ramy always comes in soft, Roelly is hit and miss and this was a miss, Hadi was given a gift of hype. Bonac is always on target

If Phil, and Rhoden competed (without ramy btw) dexter would be 6th at best

Phil
Rhoden
Curry
Bonac
Hadi
Dexter

We shall see next year

[Bevo]

He wasn’t 215. I have no idea why people keep saying this

Supposedly that’s what was said

[pellius]

You also have to keep in mind dexter placed 7th last year, with Ramy, Phil and Rhoden competing. None of them were there this year

Also after prejudging dexter was out of the top 5 before filling out for Saturday’s show (that’s the veteran in him since he’s done it for over a decade now)

This was a weak line up, we shall see next year if all of the return or not

As for Kuclo he’s NEVER been top 5 or 6 ever at the O, dexter on the other hand has won in 2008, many runner ups, top 5, tons of Arnold Classic wins, the most pro wins of any bber in history, his mindset is def on another level

You seemed to have missed my point. The reason I mentioned Kulco is that "winning" is defined by the individual based on previous accomplishments putting into perspective Dexter's supposed comments you claim he made about not winning the O is being a loser in his opinion. But I just came across a link today which states otherwise. He said that he is very happy with his placing and at his age to still be in the top five in the world is amazing.
This seems to have given him even more motivation to continue. Age 50 is landmark age and still being able to place at the O at that age will just continue to cement his legacy which I doubt anybody ever will be able to match. Imagine that. Doing something that nobody in the history of the world has or will be able to do again in the foreseeable future.

I'll let the nobody's that never accomplished anything of note to continue to be a wet blanket to this exceptional individual and discourage him and try to bring him down while Dexter has proven that he isn't going to let the nothings influence him in the slightest and just keep going strong.

[pellius]

If Phil, and Rhoden competed (without ramy btw) dexter would be 6th at best

Phil
Rhoden
Curry
Bonac
Hadi
Dexter

We shall see next year

I think Phil has lost a lot of momentum. If he does fix the gut he'll never win again. If he does then he'll probably win again. Even if it's blisteringly close, they will reward him for the improvement and it will inject some excitement into the sport.

[Coach is Back!]

IMO and just to get that #30, my personal opinion is that I hope he hits one or two more shows this year just to solidify that record.

[hazbin]

It was said that Dexter was 215 at this show. He could come back next year and have a good shot at winning the 212 class. Another feather in his cap.

On an unrelated note, Ramy will be competing in the Arnold Classic in march.

so Roelly outweighed him by 82 lbs.
doesn't seem likely.
no point speculating or believing anyones weight
unless they bring back official weighins.

[Bevo]

IMO and just to get that #30, my personal opinion is that I hope he hits one or two more shows this year just to solidify that record.

He definitely has a chance in winning all the smaller shows and maybe even the Arnold classics.

The O he’s certainly still competitive but like I said, we shall see when there’s a full line up again with ramy, flex Lewis competing

[pellius]

What is it that you have accomplished in your life? What a way to jump to conclusions about a discussion about what dexter has said in the past and earlier this year 

Your posts are always caught up on “what have you done in your life” but in reality, what have you done?

I've nothing exceptional in life. I'm just an average Joe who will leave no legacy and soon forgotten after I am dead. That's why I don't criticize and I admire someone who has done something extraordinary in life.