Can you get a Pro Card in Mexico?

[bigbiceps]

I see people from all over the world competing in their countries and obtaining pro cards.  I've seen bodybuilding shows in Mexico like state, city and the Mr. Mexico but I've got no clue if they go Pro and get an IFBB card to compete in the U.S.  Can someone answer this for me please.  They also have the natural show of Musclemania which is its own list of different competitors of course.

[CQ]

Yes, a Mexican national can achieve pro status in the IFBB,although it is fairly difficult.

First they would have to win/place well in the national Mexican competition. Then they would have to win the overall in the Caribbean and Central American Championships....which 38 countries are eligible for - and only 1 pro card is given out. For these nations - it is the only pro qualifier for the year - so there is only 1 pro card up for grabs per year. Past winners include Darrem Charles and Gustavo Badell. This years championships are the same weekend as the Olympia and will be in Jamaica.

I have no clue about Musclemania

[RAT MCBAT]

you can get anything you want in tiauana, like roids, aids, pro cards, dead fitness skank in a burnt out car... the list goes on and on

[hillbilly]

you can get anything you want in tiauana, like roids, aids, pro cards, dead fitness skank in a burnt out car... the list goes on and on

wow all that! who says the grass isnt greener on the other side

[bigbiceps]

Just like in any big city alot of things happen. 

[timfogarty]

The IFBB can give a pro card to who ever they want.  There is no requirement that you win a contest.  If they think that you'll help them make money, then they'll give you a card.  But perhaps to give people a reason to enter their amateur championships, they say "the winner of this contest or that contest will get a pro card".  But does it really mean anything?

Mohamad Moussawi was living in southern California for years, entering both the NPC USA and NPC Nationals.    Then he goes to New Zealand, enters a few contests but fails the drug tests.  (the IFBB is suppose to be drug free everywhere outside the US).  Now he's a pro, placing 14th in last weekend's Ironman.

Tamer El Shahat competes for Egypt in the World Amateur Championships, and is DQed for failing the drug test.  He then wins Musclemania (also suppose to be drug free).  Now he's a pro.

Wong Ngai Hong wins his class in the IFBB Asian championships in 99, moves to the US (without the permission of the INS), comes in second in Musclemania in 2000, then enters various NPC contests in New York.  Then he competes as a pro in 2004.  Unfortunately, his first show was in Toronto and when he tried to reenter the US, the INS said no.  Kind of hard to be a pro bodybuilder when you're not allowed to enter the US.

The IFBB in Mexico is suppose to be drug free.   Pretty much impossible to win a pro card if you're truly drug free.  Might have better luck entering NABBA or WABBA contests, making your mark there, then asking the IFBB for a card.

[Cavalier22]

wong hong, throw him in jail

[Victor VonDoom]

The IFBB can give a pro card to who ever they want.  There is no requirement that you win a contest.  If they think that you'll help them make money, then they'll give you a card.  But perhaps to give people a reason to enter their amateur championships, they say "the winner of this contest or that contest will get a pro card".  But does it really mean anything?
Mohamad Moussawi was living in southern California for years, entering both the NPC USA and NPC Nationals.    Then he goes to New Zealand, enters a few contests but fails the drug tests.  (the IFBB is suppose to be drug free everywhere outside the US).  Now he's a pro, placing 14th in last weekend's Ironman.
Tamer El Shahat competes for Egypt in the World Amateur Championships, and is DQed for failing the drug test.  He then wins Musclemania (also suppose to be drug free).  Now he's a pro.
Wong Ngai Hong wins his class in the IFBB Asian championships in 99, moves to the US (without the permission of the INS), comes in second in Musclemania in 2000, then enters various NPC contests in New York.  Then he competes as a pro in 2004.  Unfortunately, his first show was in Toronto and when he tried to reenter the US, the INS said no.  Kind of hard to be a pro bodybuilder when you're not allowed to enter the US.
The IFBB in Mexico is suppose to be drug free.   Pretty much impossible to win a pro card if you're truly drug free.  Might have better luck entering NABBA or WABBA contests, making your mark there, then asking the IFBB for a card.

What a mockery.

Doom disapproves.

[onlyme]

Yes you can.  Just go to a pharmacist and ask for a prescription and a IFBB Pro Card,  It will cost you about $35.  Or just go to Kinkos. 

[Dnizneer]

I see people from all over the world competing in their countries and obtaining pro cards.  I've seen bodybuilding shows in Mexico like state, city and the Mr. Mexico but I've got no clue if they go Pro and get an IFBB card to compete in the U.S.  Can someone answer this for me please.  They also have the natural show of Musclemania which is its own list of different competitors of course.

You gotta win the regional Mr. Burrito
Then the ChimiChonga championships,
Finally the guy internationals.

[AMNIMAL]

D. Henery is stationed close to Mexico...who thinks he is ALL NATURAL? Well gear is allegedly banned in the military right? Hmmmmm

[bigbiceps]

You gotta win the regional Mr. Burrito
Then the ChimiChonga championships,
Finally the guy internationals.

Hmmn those are some interesting names which moreover correspond to anglo-americans in anglo-america since they enjoy and eat those foods more in the U.S. than the United Mexican States. 

[CQ]

Mexican nationals are also eligible for the North Americans, where overall goes pro.

[LittleRob]

Hmmn those are some interesting names which moreover correspond to anglo-americans in anglo-america since they enjoy and eat those foods more in the U.S. than the United Mexican States. 

I'd have to agree