Author Topic: Richard Jones has official retired from competitive pro bodybuilding (Read 41560 times)

sgt. d · « **Reply #25 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:08:41 PM »

What happen to the RJ and L-Train team?

MattT · « **Reply #26 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Lee_a_priest on June 11, 2007, 05:00:02 PM

GOOD LUCK RICHARD SMART MAN ......

He is smart, with the type of physiques the IFBB is rewarding ie Jay Cutler and Ronnie.. There's no point.. The IFBB needs to be revamped..

Ron · « **Reply #27 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:18:05 PM »

Richard Jones had great potential to become a top athlete after he won the USAs in 2003, and then placed 3rd at the 2004 Night of Champions. But after a dismal 18th place later that year at the Olympia, that was it.

His choice. Changed careers, went back to the university to get a degree, much props to that, but he will be missed.

CF · « **Reply #28 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:57:19 PM »

Good luck Rich. I had the pleasure of having him stop in my restaurant the evening before the night of champions. I was impressed with his kindness. He was definately the best-spoken pro i've ever had a conversation with.

Carlo

leaky_frog · « **Reply #29 on:** June 12, 2007, 12:02:54 AM »

Roddy Piper wrote in his book about "the sickness," where guys become addicted to the spotlight, and run their bodies into the ground chasing that last bit of glory. Props to Jones for avoiding "the sickness" and moving on.

Alex23 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 12, 2007, 12:33:50 AM »

Quote from: Ron on June 11, 2007, 11:18:05 PM

Richard Jones had great potential to become a top athlete after he won the USAs in 2003, and then placed 3rd at the 2004 Night of Champions. But after a dismal 18th place later that year at the Olympia, that was it.

His choice. Changed careers, went back to the university to get a degree, much props to that, but he will be missed.

How much do you think the John Wayne Airport / winstrol tabs incident played in?

Bigger Business · « **Reply #31 on:** June 12, 2007, 03:24:33 AM »

way too many sunglass smiley's in this thread

so gay

dawakaman · « **Reply #32 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:18:13 AM »

Quote from: Alex23 is Back on June 12, 2007, 12:33:50 AM

How much do you think the John Wayne Airport / winstrol tabs incident played in?

What are you talking about Alex, I never heard that story.

Peace
D

Pollux · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2007, 05:06:42 AM »

Quote from: Nordic Beast on June 11, 2007, 10:04:49 PM

young Richard Jones------------------

Wow!

Good find!

Nordic Beast · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2007, 05:27:56 AM »

Quote from: Alex23 is Back on June 11, 2007, 10:33:17 PM

Brutal Grace Jones look

good fing though.. I wish they were still reports like that on ESPN...

seriously bro-------------I remember when I just started lifting and I was able to catch shit like this on ESPN------------as a kid it got me pumped to lift

now kids have....a fucking spelling bee on a sports channel

210 and growing · « **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2007, 05:31:00 AM »

Quote from: MattT on June 11, 2007, 11:14:56 PM

He is smart, with the type of physiques the IFBB is rewarding ie Jay Cutler and Ronnie.. There's no point.. The IFBB needs to be revamped..

The next few years is the perfect opportunity to change things - ronnie will soon be gone - jay has said hes only gonna do another couple yrs from what i have heard - they could take it back to where it was in the 90's, awarding aesthtics aswell as size - - but will they - i doubt it

. They will now be on the lookout for the next monster to crown Mr O

BIG ACH · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:58:41 AM »

Amazing bodybuilder!!! Really liked the package he brought!

Condor · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:07:45 AM »

I loved the package he brought. Probably top 1-3 physiques I'd like to have.

On the BFTO 04' he at least showed some personality, contrary to most of the others.

This pisses me off. He came in at the wrong time.

Good luck Richard! You will be missed!

HowieW · « **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:11:11 AM »

Quote from: AVBG on June 11, 2007, 04:33:49 PM

Although I love bodybuilding, it's just not the same anymore. In retrospect, after the 2004 Mr. Olympia, just merely competing at the event fulfilled much more than I ever hoped for.

So walking away was really no big deal to me. After all, I walked away with my health and lots of pride for what I had already accomplished and that means more to me than a potential first place award somewhere down the road. I don't and haven't been keeping up with the current events of the whole bodybuilding world due to my other passions and obligations.

But you have heard it from me. I have officially retired from competitive bodybuilding.

Sincerely,

Richard Jones

When an incredible physique like this walks away from the sport and states "HEALTH" as one of his reasons, we all need to think about the absurd drug use and freak standard.

Bigger Business · « **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:17:41 AM »

Quote from: HowieW on June 12, 2007, 08:11:11 AM

When an incredible physique like this walks away from the sport and states "HEALTH" as one of his reasons, we all need to think about the absurd drug use and freak standard.

i go to shows to see these people you condemn

more drugs!!!

HUGEPECS · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:24:54 AM »

isn't Richard Jones shawn ray's little brother

. Well, I was hoping to see Richard grown into one of those mass monter. I guess that will never happen. Good luck, Son

knny187 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:11:52 AM »

Chris Cook....now Richard Jones

If I was someone up & coming....I would not want Flex labeling me as the next big thing

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Alex23 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:13:21 AM »

Quote from: dawakaman on June 12, 2007, 04:18:13 AM

What are you talking about Alex, I never heard that story.

Peace
D

Richard allegedly got caught with some winstrol tabs when flying back or out of Orange County some years back....

robocop · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:17:33 AM »

Finally

MindSpin · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:20:31 AM »

Great move...smart man. Good Luck!!

Pollux · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2007, 01:14:08 PM »

Quote from: Condor on June 12, 2007, 08:07:45 AM

He came in at the wrong time.

But ironically left at the right time.

War-Horse · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2007, 02:14:11 PM »

Bodybuilding is really nothing more than lifting weights. It should be used to train for legitimate sports. It's as boring, as watching water boil.....

The public is confused when we just flex our muscles on stage...they quickly wonder "Whats the use of these muscles, can you use them for function?"

All you kids out there, save yourself and use the weights as a tool to get somewhere worth getting to. (football, swimmimg, soccer, gymnastics...etc.

MindSpin · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2007, 02:51:47 PM »

Quote from: War-Horse on June 12, 2007, 02:14:11 PM

Bodybuilding is really nothing more than lifting weights. It should be used to train for legitimate sports. It's as boring, as watching water boil.....

The public is confused when we just flex our muscles on stage...they quickly wonder "Whats the use of these muscles, can you use them for function?"

All you kids out there, save yourself and use the weights as a tool to get somewhere worth getting to. (football, swimmimg, soccer, gymnastics...etc.

Could not have said it better myself!

Cold · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:43:21 PM »

Today's professional bodybuilding is nothing but a freak show full of wackos and weirdos (with the exception of a few). There's not a lot of money to be made, and everybody sacrafices so much health. The few who refuse to trade health for success, get beat by drug-abusing mass monsters with pregnant stomachs. If i was RJ, i'd quit too.

ARMZ · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:55:25 PM »

I'm glad we all agree that bodybuilding sucks so bad..

I wonder why everybody wants to get big muscles..