I was around around IFBB PRO contests near three decades ago. I am european (spanish) and a lot of times I donīt understand which were the factors that made champions in these championships. Here in Europe looks like there are another criteria of judging. In USA is impossible to get this along these period of time. In 80īs definition was very important; Gaspari came and get this standard (ripped look); in 90īs the championīs way was only to get bigger and bigger (and not for this to be best...) Dorian was an exponent of bulk times. And then came 2000, and looks like the bigger game looks go down, very slow but bullies wasnīt as frecuent; and 202 class looks go back to more classics physiques. Then ulitmate times shredded bodies can be the nš1 factor to win... I know bodybuilding is a mix of shape, size, proportions and definition (at least here in Europe) but the lasts two or three shows ; judges looks like they donīt have any idea of all this; the first place can be the real winner but from this point to 15th place, looks like the points were given in a fools game... I donīt understand how Alvisi was 2nd, Cedric 4th, Kefalianos 5th and overall Curry 8th...