Taken out of FLEX nov 1999, page 90. interview by jim schmaltz with ronnie before the 99 Olympia.
Jim: What would have happened last year if Dorian Yates (recently retired winner of 6 straight Mr. Olympias) had competed?
Ronnie: Dorian would have won again.
Jim: You think so?
Ronnie: I know so. Dorian has a big physique - hard- and he's been the man to beat, and its hard to knock the champion off the block. He's a big guy and has a lot going for him. He overcame so many adversities, like his torn biceps, I couldnt see too much else stopping him.
Ronnie's first answer , no questioning himself , no second guessing its crystal clear he has NO doubts Dorian would have won
his second answer , again straight to the point no second guessing , no if ands or buts , and he states matter of factly " I know so " and he doesn't elude to politics or protocol he states why , Dorian has a BIG physique - HARD - he's been the man to beat
Now couple that with his latest comment which just reaffirms his feeling Dorian was simply the better bodybuilder and everything you can come up with is moot , you're finished , this thread is finished you're wrong and proven wrong by your own hero , talk about irony.