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To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« on: August 31, 2022, 07:23:54 PM »
He is the first pro I ever met. It was at an NPC show on summer of 96. Shawn Ray was guest posing. Really nice guy and to me is a modern Steve Reeves.

Looking at his physique, this guy had it all. Ultra good looks, (no homo), height at 5'11 a legit top 6 Olympia physique at the peak of bodybuilding. It's insane and unfortunate that happened. Could have won An Arnold and if the judging was based on best overall package of size, shape and aesthetics, possibly an Olympia.

Start at 1:14 just like many 90s guys, insane for an amateur.


 
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2022, 07:28:53 PM »
I had Phil Hernon winning this show. 
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2022, 07:41:10 PM »
I remember reading an article about him in the early 2000’s where he talked about his leukemia and how it derailed his career before it really got going. I also remember him saying something like “I should’ve been a model” or something. Definitely a “what could’ve been” type guy.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2022, 07:43:01 PM »
Wonder if he ever did anything schmoe-esque?
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2022, 07:43:31 PM »
Quote from: Irongrip400 on August 31, 2022, 07:41:10 PM
I remember reading an article about him in the early 2000’s where he talked about his leukemia and how it derailed his career before it really got going. I also remember him saying something like “I should’ve been a model” or something. Definitely a “what could’ve been” type guy.

And Newman’s fiancé abandoned him as soon as she found out that he was sick
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2022, 07:44:45 PM »
Quote from: Royalty on August 31, 2022, 07:43:31 PM
And his fiancé abandoned Newman as soon as she found out that he was sick


Wow. Didn't know that. Sheesh.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2022, 07:46:04 PM »
Maybe she was just trying to get a jumpstart on the whole till death do us part thing?
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2022, 08:04:24 PM »
Agreed. He could have risen the ranks, easily.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2022, 08:07:55 PM »
That video was recorded on a TV using bone marrow for an antenna?
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2022, 08:38:18 PM »
Quote from: Wiggs on August 31, 2022, 07:44:45 PM

Wow. Didn't know that. Sheesh.

Yep. I don't know if it was as soon as she found out - from what I recall in a summer of 2003 interview with Dennis Newman from Muscular Development, Dennis shrunk to 160-lb, and then she dumped him.

I want to say this was a Paul Dillett cover, dated maybe August of 2003.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2022, 08:41:36 PM »
I think I got that right...I recall reading the article in Kingston, Ontario when I was Army training.

If I'm not mistaken, Paul Dillett discusses racist judging in the IFBB in the same magazine. That's when I found out he was half Black / half White. His dad must be French Canadian.

As I keep saying - his physique is very Goodrum-like. I think this magazine has the Dennis Newman interview, but I could be wrong:
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2022, 08:43:56 PM »
The 5th competitor murdered it!

But honestly Newman and Hernon looked the best to me there.

I can't believe ESPN and CBS used to cover bodybuilding.

Old times lol
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2022, 08:50:43 PM »
Quote from: Never1AShow on August 31, 2022, 08:07:55 PM
That video was recorded on a TV using bone marrow for an antenna?
Lol ;D
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2022, 09:02:03 PM »
Dennis was good. Really good.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2022, 09:11:55 PM »
Bro...
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2022, 09:26:57 PM »
Quote from: Royalty on August 31, 2022, 07:43:31 PM
And Newman’s fiancé abandoned him as soon as she found out that he was sick

Female nature. Why stick around when your guy is in a weak state when there are plenty other healthy males. Every woman is repulsed by weak men. It doesn’t matter if it’s sickness. The hotter she is the sooner she’ll bail. Nature is cruel.   
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2022, 09:34:58 PM »
Quote from: kreator on August 31, 2022, 09:26:57 PM
Female nature. Why stick around when your guy is in a weak state when there are plenty other healthy males. Every woman is repulsed by weak men. It doesn’t matter if it’s sickness. The hotter she is the sooner she’ll bail. Nature is cruel.

Hoochie
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2022, 09:58:35 PM »
Quote from: kreator on August 31, 2022, 09:26:57 PM
Female nature. Why stick around when your guy is in a weak state when there are plenty other healthy males. Every woman is repulsed by weak men. It doesn’t matter if it’s sickness. The hotter she is the sooner she’ll bail. Nature is cruel.
Brutal if true
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2022, 02:42:13 AM »
Titus was 'on fire' back in those days.

Lee Priest: "Titus had a BBQ in the desert and didnt invite me"...
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2022, 02:46:57 AM »
Quote from: Wiggs on August 31, 2022, 07:23:54 PM
He is the first pro I ever met. It was at an NPC show on summer of 96. Shawn Ray was guest posing. Really nice guy and to me is a modern Steve Reeves.

Looking at his physique, this guy had it all. Ultra good looks, (no homo), height at 5'11 a legit top 6 Olympia physique at the peak of bodybuilding. It's insane and unfortunate that happened. Could have won An Arnold and if the judging was based on best overall package of size, shape and aesthetics, possibly an Olympia.

Start at 1:14 just like many 90s guys, insane for an amateur.



Have you heard of Brian Hankins? Guy's unreal. Definitely insane.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2022, 03:27:57 AM »
Looked damned near perfect....a total shame that he got sick.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2022, 06:10:20 AM »
Quote from: Matt on August 31, 2022, 08:41:36 PM
I think I got that right...I recall reading the article in Kingston, Ontario when I was Army training.

If I'm not mistaken, Paul Dillett discusses racist judging in the IFBB in the same magazine. That's when I found out he was half Black / half White. His dad must be French Canadian.

As I keep saying - his physique is very Goodrum-like. I think this magazine has the Dennis Newman interview, but I could be wrong:
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2022, 06:13:27 AM »
His best ever look was 1993 Nationals

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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2022, 06:18:38 AM »
A modern day Steve Reeves in terms of handsomeness. Man, I’m not gay I swear.
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Re: To me, Dennis Newman is the greatest bodybuilder that never was
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2022, 06:54:02 AM »
Quote from: Rambone on September 01, 2022, 06:18:38 AM
A modern day Steve Reeves in terms of handsomeness. Man, I’m not gay I swear.

As much as guys want to front, they know when another man is extremely good looking. Especially if their girl is with them. They'll get insecure asf, grab her closer, ensure they avoid contact with said extremely good looking guy etc...

If we can spot an ugly sob, we can spot a handsome one.
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