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2005 Ironman Pro Information
Updated: February 3, 2005


  • Notes on the Ironman Pro

      The Ironman Pro show is always the first IFBB Men's pro bodybuilding competition of the year, and the start of who has improved over the months and who hasn't. This contest can spotlight the latest rookie competitors, or showcast the regulars. Combined with a Fit Expo, lots of seminars, tons of booth giving away supplements and samples, and a great press conference, the 2004 Ironman was the best ever yet. We expect more with the 2005 event!

  • So who is competing in 2005?

      2005 promises to bring an interesting lineup, and so far, the pro men's competitor tentative list is (with more to follow):

        1. Troy Alves
        2. Melvin Anthony
        3. Jason Arntz
        4. Gustavo Badell
        5. Paco Bautista
        6. Jimmy Canyon
        7. Chris Cormier
        8. Mark Dugdale
        9. Youssef El Zein
        10. Derik Farnsworth
        11. Anthony Freeman
        12. David Henry
        13. Milton Holloway
        14. Rusty Jeffers
        15. Heiko Kallbach
        16. King Kamali
        17. Christian Lobarede
        18. Jeffery Long
        19. Patrick Lynn
        20. Francesco Mazzotta
        21. Mike Morris
        22. JoJo Ntiforo
        23. Jocelyn Pelletier
        24. Lee Priest
        25. Frank Roberson
        26. Rodney St. Cloud
        27. Thomas Stellander
        28. Craig Titus
        29. George Turmon
        30. Massimo Valli
        31. Eduard Van Amsterdam
        32. Idrise Ward El
        33. Hidetada Yamagishi

  • What is the Ironman Pro?

      The IFBB IRON MAN Pro Bodybuilding is the biggest and longest-running IFBB professional bodybuilding event on the West Coast. It is the only pro show in Los Angeles, the mecca of bodybuilding. The top 3 finalists will qualify to compete in the next Mr. Olympia. The Obusforme NPC Figure Competition features the most beautiful female bodies in the country. The FitExpo is California's premier consumer fitness expo featuring educational seminars and workshops from renowned experts, interactive classes and workouts with celebrity instructors, and exhibits of the latest fitness products and services.

  • Where is it being held?

      Pasadena Center Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, California. Centrally located just 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. No video or flash photography allowed.

  • When is the competition?

      The schedule is as follows for the weekend:

      • Press Conference and Men's Check-in: Friday, Feb 18 at 4:00pm: (Expo Stage)
      • Men's Judging: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10:00 am. (Civic Auditorium)
      • Figure Judging: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2:00 pm. (Expo stage) **Free with Expo ticket
      • Men/Figure Finals: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:00 pm. (Civic Auditorium)
      • FitExpo Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun, Feb. 18-20 - visit www.thefitexpo.com

  • Official Hotel Information

      Contact Georgia Baker at Plaza Travel 1-800-347-4447. Host hotel, the adjacent PASADENA SHERATON, is $135 a night for singles, doubles or twins. Mention Iron Man FitExpo to get this special rate by calling them at 626-449-4000.

  • Where do I buy tickets?

      You can click here: Buy Tickets for the Event, or call 1-800-447-0008, or go to www.ironmanmagazine.com. Ticket prices are as follows:

      • Men's Judging + FREE Saturday Expo ($40, $25)
      • Figure Judging (FREE with purchase of Expo ticket, visit www.thefitexpo.com for more info)
      • Finals + FREE Saturday Expo ($75, $50, $30)

      • *VIP Package ($125) includes Judging/Finals + 3-Day Expo pass, first 15 rows Orchestra seating and the 2005 IRON MAN Pro DVD. Limited seating. First come first serve.
      • **Gold VIP Package ($299) includes everything from regular VIP Package plus personalized training and nutrition sessions, special functions with the pros, POF training DVD, and tons of free stuff from our sponsors. Package is limited to 200 people.

      Orders placed before 2/1/05 will be mailed to billing address. After this date, tickets may be held under the bill-to name at the box office. Questions about your order, please call 1-800-447-0008 or 1-805-385-3500. Schedule subject to change. Restrictions may apply. All seats sold on a first come first serve basis

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