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Title: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 30, 2006, 02:31:04 PM
Shawn at his best vs. Dexter at his best.

Who would come out on top?


Discuss.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 30, 2006, 02:32:17 PM
Shawn Ray no contest.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 30, 2006, 02:33:44 PM
Shawn would knock him off the stage....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 30, 2006, 02:34:19 PM
Shawn would knock him off the stage....

Not literally though cause he is a pussy! ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 30, 2006, 02:35:07 PM
Not literally though cause he is a pussy! ;D

Hahahaha.....gotta laugh with that one ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: vein-x on August 30, 2006, 02:41:52 PM
Holy GOD Shawn.. you're the fuckin' man!!

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vein-x/shawn_ray.jpg)

...pussy? what??? look at the arm:waist ratio... good game shawn, good game! you got new respect from me man.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: MisterGX on August 30, 2006, 02:44:47 PM
It wouldn't even be close---Shawn Ray
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Stavios on August 30, 2006, 02:48:57 PM
Shawn easy but I still would love to see them side by side onstage


photoshop masters, at work !!!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 30, 2006, 02:49:28 PM
Just to compare.....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hedgehog on August 30, 2006, 02:50:56 PM
Holy GOD Shawn.. you're the fuckin' man!!

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vein-x/shawn_ray.jpg)

...pussy? what??? look at the arm:waist ratio... good game shawn, good game! you got new respect from me man.

I'm guessing this was taken right after the 1999 Olympia?

Gold was amazing that year.

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: johnnytosh on August 30, 2006, 03:02:12 PM
Shawn Ray would win
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: dorkeroo on August 30, 2006, 03:07:42 PM
Ray for sure.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on August 30, 2006, 03:09:49 PM
Dexter has more mass, is denser, and is better conditioned. But, he also has a gut. So what gives?

Given the current judging standards, Dex would win. Now, if it was 1990, then I would go with Shawn
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Motorbreath on August 30, 2006, 03:30:38 PM
Dexter isn't in Ray's league, I feel Shawn had better genetics, better torso.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: IFBBwannaB on August 30, 2006, 03:31:45 PM
Dex will own him.
Better mass and condition.

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: unbatrainer on August 30, 2006, 03:35:21 PM
no contest shawn
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: mrbham on August 30, 2006, 03:36:04 PM
Shawn was absolutely awesome, I just wish he competed more, collected more trophies.  As much as 13 years top 5 in the Mr. O is, I think a few more wins would be better.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Jerryme7 on August 30, 2006, 04:11:28 PM
Shawn all the way!!

Plus...Shawntreats his fans way better than Action Jackson
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sami The Black-smith on August 30, 2006, 04:14:28 PM
  COME ON....... you are talking about SHAWN RAY :o not any bodybuilder.... with all DO respact to Dexter but S. Ray is way AHEAD of him head to Toe........
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on August 30, 2006, 04:26:50 PM
(http://www.testmester.net/images/kepek/nagyok/3046.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
sorry, but Shawn would easily take dexter.

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Jr. Yates on August 30, 2006, 04:58:31 PM
Shawn forsure!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Wiggs on August 30, 2006, 05:49:27 PM
Shawn any day of the week and twice on Sunday!!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: bailey on August 30, 2006, 05:59:45 PM
What I don't get is Dexters weight at the shows is listed in the high 220's to 230's, and Dex is an inch shorter than Ray. So that should make dex look far bigger than Ray. Maybe It's just that Ray did not lie about his weight. Ray was 212 lbs at his best and looks much bigger and more dense than Dexter. Just an observation.
*** My Fav pic of Shawn. ( Who would not want to look like this !!! )
You can actually call that " PERFECTION "
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 30, 2006, 06:15:25 PM
Alright, here is a thorough comparison.

Shape: Shawn - 1 (Shawn had better shape)
          Dexter - 0

Size: Shawn - 0
        Dexter - 1 (Dexter is bigger than Shawn)

Symmetry: Shawn - 1 (Shawn's symmetry slightly edges Dexter's)
                Dexter - 0

Condition: Shawn - 0
               Dexter - 1 (Dexter's condition is 2nd to none)


Overall mass: Shawn - 1
                   Dexter - 1

*Both have great mass.

Score: 3 to 3

Shawn was more complete and balanced, but Dexter is more dense and has better muscle separation.

Dexter at this point would beat the Shawn of the late 90's.

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: XS on August 30, 2006, 06:30:30 PM
Shawn then and now. No freakin' contest.   Give him 12 months and he would crack the top 3.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: bailey on August 30, 2006, 06:41:46 PM
Dexter has better separation ??? WRONG !!!! Dexters legs are one of the worst in the Ifbb. 0 striations ! I know It's genetic ( Ala Dorian )
Shawn's legs were diced. And his upper body was even more cut that Dex. So you can change that in your breakdown. Ill say It again. Dex does not look bigger than Ray. Even though he outweighs him.
Taking into account he is not lying about his weight. I loved It when the IRONMAN weighed its competitors. I'll bet Dex actually weighs 210 to 215 on stage.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: corinth on August 30, 2006, 06:52:12 PM
It's common knowledge that Dexter lies about his weight. Dexter is a good bodybuilder, but he's no Shawn Ray.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 30, 2006, 07:07:39 PM
Just watched about 5 YouTube videos of Shawn Ray.....I changed my opinion.

Shawn wins hands down!

That dude was freakin' sick! I couldn't find one bad year. Unreal!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: the choad on August 30, 2006, 07:29:14 PM
Shawn Ray without question... :o

I would also say that dexters weight is on par with Lee priest...202-210lbs come contest time..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on August 30, 2006, 07:33:37 PM
Thanks for the love guys! 8)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: AVBG on August 30, 2006, 07:46:38 PM
Dexter Jackson  ;) 
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 30, 2006, 07:53:07 PM
Shawn's 92 & 98 condition surpasses Dexter's best condition to date.

Oh, and how can we forget the calves......?!!

Shawn = 1

Dexter = -0
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: jaejonna on August 30, 2006, 07:57:52 PM
Shawn is a rat, who likes to have tea and crumpets with the cops...you do that kinda thing where im from....you dont get to a show..faggetaboutit
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 30, 2006, 07:58:17 PM
Shawn does have some badass calves....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: the choad on August 30, 2006, 08:01:14 PM
They don't call Dexter the blade for nothing..He gets ripped...

However, shawn doesn't have that GH gut....And shawn never used synthol either..Plus Shawn had awesome Calves..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: bailey on August 30, 2006, 10:59:14 PM
No need to thank us for the love. Shawn in case you don't already know, your physique is just plain considered without a doubt the most perfect physique ever presented on a stage. Even the so called mass monsters agree. Not to blow smoke up your ass but to me and countless others your physique is considered to be " Perfection" and that is quite a strong word to use. Ronnie is going for his 9th Mr. O
And big ron is simply amazing. But you would not look at Ronnie and say, " WOW " that's just a perfect physique.  My girlfriend is very into BB because of me. It's funny because she can critique all the competitors and she is usually right on. So the other day we watched a youtube video of you and I did not say a word. Her comments were,
My god that man is not only gorgeous, but there is not a flaw on his physique, and if everyone presented themselves like that and posed so beautifully bodybuilding would be looked at as an art form. So when both men and women consider it perfection, there is something to be said for that.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: AVBG on August 30, 2006, 11:02:50 PM
No need to thank us for the love. Shawn in case you don't already know, your physique is just plain considered without a doubt the most perfect physique ever presented on a stage. Even the so called mass monsters agree. Not to blow smoke up your ass but to me and countless others your physique is considered to be " Perfection" and that is quite a strong word to use. Ronnie is going for his 9th Mr. O
And big ron is simply amazing. But you would not look at Ronnie and say, " WOW " that's just a perfect physique.  My girlfriend is very into BB because of me. It's funny because she can critique all the competitors and she is usually right on. So the other day we watched a youtube video of you and I did not say a word. Her comments were,
My god that man is not only gorgeous, but there is not a flaw on his physique, and if everyone presented themselves like that and posed so beautifully bodybuilding would be looked at as an art form. So when both men and women consider it perfection, there is something to be said for that.

Hi Shawn  ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: OneMoreRep on August 30, 2006, 11:03:51 PM
I just think Shawn has a good looking face.

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vein-x/shawn_ray.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Scimowser on August 31, 2006, 01:41:19 AM
consider this, Shawn conditioning was incredible and he didnt have a single weak bodypart. As good as Dexter is, i think that he would honestly say that hes not on Shawns level. Remember when he called out Shawn and said he was gonna kick his arse at the Olympia, that was out of respect to the man. Dex has never been close to winning the O, Shawns had it twice and was robbed. No contest

Shawn Ray wins everytime
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Figo on August 31, 2006, 02:15:12 AM
Shawn, what did you do to get the huge calves, erm, cows? :o
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: IFBBwannaB on August 31, 2006, 07:55:39 AM
Shawn wont be able to match this.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: bailey on August 31, 2006, 01:08:12 PM
He already did, and more !!!! It's really not even that close.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on August 31, 2006, 01:10:48 PM
S. Ray had the better balance, proportion, posing and most important the vacuum :o (and he actually has calves ;D)

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Mr_Olympia/1996/Mr.O_1996_034.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: tweeter on August 31, 2006, 01:40:21 PM
I would go as far as to say that Shawn's worst beats Dexter's best. Dex just doesn't have the structure to hang with Shawn Ray (high lats, waist widens towards the bottom) plus bad calves, poor leg separation, distended waistline. I think Shawn's 87 Nationals physique could probably beat Dex at present, but hey thats just my opinion.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Big Worm on August 31, 2006, 01:47:21 PM
What I don't get is Dexters weight at the shows is listed in the high 220's to 230's, and Dex is an inch shorter than Ray. So that should make dex look far bigger than Ray. Maybe It's just that Ray did not lie about his weight. Ray was 212 lbs at his best and looks much bigger and more dense than Dexter. Just an observation.
*** My Fav pic of Shawn. ( Who would not want to look like this !!! )
You can actually call that " PERFECTION "
It doesn't get better than this folks !!!!!  That physique,is a thing of beauty !  Good job Mr.Ray ! Well done !!!!!!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on August 31, 2006, 04:13:53 PM
Dexter who? He ain't a match for Shawn Ray..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on August 31, 2006, 04:48:13 PM
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_037.jpg)

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_027.jpg)

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Mr_Olympia/1999/Mr.Olympia_1999_014.jpg)

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Mr_Olympia/1992/Mr.O_1992_009.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Mussolini on August 31, 2006, 04:59:22 PM
Shawn owns Dex in every aspect of bodybuilding. Its not even close.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 31, 2006, 05:23:14 PM
Broken down bodypart-by-bodypart:

Arms: Dexter

Chest: Dexter

Shoulders: Dexter

Lats: Shawn

Back: Shawn

Abs: *Tie

Quads: Shawn (due to better shape & separation)

Hams: Shawn

Calves: No contest.....Shawn

Glutes: *Tie


Anyone disagree?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 31, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Broken down bodypart-by-bodypart:

Arms: Dexter

Chest: Dexter

Shoulders: Dexter

Lats: Shawn

Back: Shawn

Abs: *Tie

Quads: Shawn (due to better shape & separation)

Hams: Shawn

Calves: No contest.....Shawn

Glutes: *Tie


Anyone disagree?

Pass me a little bit of what you're smoking!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 31, 2006, 05:31:59 PM
Pass me a little bit of what you're smoking!

Post your argument.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 31, 2006, 05:43:33 PM
Post your argument.

Allthough dexter has bigger delts and chest, Shawn smokes  him in muscle shape and seperation and everything else.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 31, 2006, 05:48:59 PM
So, we're basically smokin' the same thing?!!

BTW, Shawn doesn't blow Dexter away. He is better, but not by much. Go back and look at Dexter's photos. THAT doesn't just get blown away!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on August 31, 2006, 05:59:09 PM
So, we're basically smokin' the same thing?!!

BTW, Shawn doesn't blow Dexter away. He is better, but not by much. Go back and look at Dexter's photos. THAT doesn't just get blown away!

Money Bags Ray is built like a little Cormier (sorry Ray ;D) He is just perfect up, down, left to right 8)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 31, 2006, 06:07:47 PM
I agree. But he doesn't blow Dexter away! Dexter would hold his own against Shawn ANYDAY!

Now, if you twisted my arm for a final choice, I'd prefer Shawn's physique over Dexter's.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: tweeter on August 31, 2006, 06:12:11 PM
Broken down bodypart-by-bodypart:

Arms: Dexter

Chest: Dexter

Shoulders: Dexter

Lats: Shawn

Back: Shawn

Abs: *Tie

Quads: Shawn (due to better shape & separation)

Hams: Shawn

Calves: No contest.....Shawn

Glutes: *Tie


Anyone disagree?

Sorry but bodybuilding doesn't work this way. You can't just break it down by bodypart and then try to add up who has more better bodyparts. You have to look at the whole body, how it flows together. If you do this, you could say Art Atwood has a better chest, arms, back, legs, etc. than all these guys when you view those bodyparts by themselves, but he definately is not a better bodybuilder. In my opinion, Shawn is the most complete bodybuilder of all time. It would be Flex if he had better calves.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on August 31, 2006, 07:26:18 PM
Nice comparisons and interesting feedback.
Dexter caugh then end of my era and the criteria is a bit different.
Hat's off to him for handling his business, i can appreciate the feedback and the critque.
My strength is in my genetics.
When I started I started by winning at 17, note the attached picture.
I was driven by improving OVERALL.
Dexter on the other hand was not only short but skinny.
He had to over come a few more things and wasn't as genetically balanced I was to start.
That being said, he represents alot of where I left off and these comparison is flattering considering he is and has been a top 3 guy the last few years while comiong into his own.
Respect.
S. Ray
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on August 31, 2006, 07:27:11 PM
4 yrs later turning Pro ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 31, 2006, 07:28:03 PM
Nice comparisons and interesting feedback.
Dexter caugh then end of my era and the criteria is a bit different.
Hat's off to him for handling his business, i can appreciate the feedback and the critque.
My strength is in my genetics.
When I started I started by winning at 17, note the attached picture.
I was driven by improving OVERALL.
Dexter on the other hand was not only short but skinny.
He had to over come a few more things and wasn't as genetically balanced I was to start.
That being said, he represents alot of where I left off and these comparison is flattering considering he is and has been a top 3 guy the last few years while comiong into his own.
Respect.
S. Ray

Shawn,

Monster calves!

Sincerely,
Alexxx
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 31, 2006, 07:31:45 PM
DAMNNNN!!!! Shawn always had wheels....Never seen those early on pics of him before....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: MikeThaMachine on August 31, 2006, 07:43:32 PM
Shawn,

Monster calves!

Sincerely,
Alexxx

(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Mr_Olympia/1996/Mr.O_1996_012.jpg)


at 17
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_032.jpg)

at 18
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_034.jpg) (http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_033.jpg)


at 20
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_036.jpg) (http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Shawn_Ray/Shawn_Ray_035.jpg)

Now
(http://www.fitnesspont.hu/mass-shop/picture_gallery/Night_of_Champions/2002/NOC_2002_001.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Rearden Metal on August 31, 2006, 07:52:16 PM
Ray has the better pedigree, as he mentions in his latest post. Dex can't hang with that.

Ray was the only guy who could give up 45 lbs or more and still outclass his competition. That doesn't exist anymore.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: alexxx on August 31, 2006, 07:52:45 PM
LMAO at now!

Seriously Shawn your physique was awesome! I really hope you stay in shape. Why don't you post your natural pics for those of us who would like some motivation in staying natural.

I have this article of yours with the ab training and your abs are looking crazy! Did you train them year round?

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on August 31, 2006, 09:12:56 PM
Broken down bodypart-by-bodypart:

Arms: Dexter

Abs: *Tie


Biceps: *Tie

Triceps: Shawn

Abs: Shawn because he can do the vacumn, Dex can't and he has gut..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on August 31, 2006, 09:45:26 PM
theres solo shots are great and all, especially if i wanted to compare ray to a field of wheat.  someone post one of dex next to ray.  not fair considering the main point of the thread was dexters BEST vs ray's best.....ray's has already happpened, but we might have yet to see dex's best


overall i like dexters phsyique better, more of an X frame
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on August 31, 2006, 09:47:29 PM
Dexter in a relaxed pose looks a bit odd, but still amazing!!

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: tweeter on August 31, 2006, 10:07:12 PM
Dex's calves actually look decent from the front.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Jr. Yates on August 31, 2006, 10:28:07 PM
both are awesome and share lots of the same characteristics but shawn takes it between the 2.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on August 31, 2006, 10:30:54 PM
I wish shawn would throw down just one more time on stage....And not some "war of the worlds" bs either Shawn is far superior to that.... ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on August 31, 2006, 10:33:53 PM
Dex's calves actually look decent from the front.

You're joking right?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: tweeter on August 31, 2006, 10:57:49 PM
You're joking right?
I mean they still don't look good, but in that pic above it atleast looks like there is some muscle there.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Wombat on August 31, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
Damn shawn's picture at 21(when he turned pro) is crazy...King should just take a look at Shawn's wheels when shawn was 21 and tell himself to hang it up....

Now Dex verse Shawn...For me its not comparison...Shawn is totally complete and Dex isn't....No calves what so ever...Although Ronnies aren't to great either and he is about to make it 10 in a row but whatever..

Not to bring drugs into the discussion but for the hell of it, Dex really has no business being anymore then a light heavy weight...He just doesn't have the frame...Although i know that drugs are a huge part for every pro, when i look at past pictures of DEx as a lightweight and look at him now, its total chemicals to me...Althought im sure Shawn used his share for its part of the game, his body doesn't yell massive hormones...And i would bet my house that if both these guys agreed to go totally clen for 2 years, Dex would look closer to his lightweight days and Shawn would be just slightly smaller and less shaper version of himself...

So after all this BS, Shawn wins easily and he also beats Kevin L
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: IFBBwannaB on September 01, 2006, 12:07:17 AM
theres solo shots are great and all, especially if i wanted to compare ray to a field of wheat.  someone post one of dex next to ray.  not fair considering the main point of the thread was dexters BEST vs ray's best.....ray's has already happpened, but we might have yet to see dex's best


overall i like dexters phsyique better, more of an X frame

Dex will own him badly.Dex is the best short bodybuilder ever.
He is the only short bodybuilder that can stand next to the big boys and still look good.
When Shawn,Lee and others do that they look like litle kids,sure Im not saying Dex can go toe to toe with Ronnie but he certinly can doesnt look out of place.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: arce377 on September 01, 2006, 12:30:18 AM
SHAWN ALL DAY ANY DAY! SORRY DEX!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: the shadow on September 01, 2006, 01:17:27 AM
shawn ray any day,every day,every year and anytime of life...shawn is the man and dex is just a lil pussy next to shawn ray..ray is the man..dexter man you are still a kid next to shawn
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 01, 2006, 01:22:58 AM
I mean they still don't look good, but in that pic above it atleast looks like there is some muscle there.

again.. you're joking right?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Yorkie T on September 01, 2006, 03:19:41 AM
I mean they still don't look good, but in that pic above it atleast looks like there is some muscle there.
dex should have kept whatever was in his calves a few years back there non existant now,also ive seen dexters stomach get gradually worse over the years and that was a big disapointment as it used to be his strongpoint.i also agree with the other poster who said that the muscle on shawns frame looked much more like it was supposed to be there,IMO dex looks really unhealthy now

EDIT: i dont usually say anything about a bb looking unhealthy but for some reason dex strikes me as looking more unhealthy than a lot of others considering hes not exactly the heaviest guy out there,yet he is showing the same kind of signs that usually only the mass monsters display(just my oppinion ofc)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Wiggs on September 01, 2006, 10:16:33 AM
Dexter has too many genetic flaws to hang with Shawn.

Cons

Long torso and high lat mix.
Expanding obliques
flat chest compared to Shawns'
lacking separation in quads
Ugly small calves
No full round muscle bellies ala Shawn and Flex


Pros

Big arms
Good conditioning
Good symmetry (not as good as it used to be.)




Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 01, 2006, 10:35:43 AM
Shawn. Be honest.
You are not fool.
I know that you think you cant beat Dex on stage.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 01, 2006, 10:36:50 AM
Shawn in his prime would destroy Dexter, not even close, Shawn's legs were WAY better and he was far more complete.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 01, 2006, 10:43:18 AM
Shawn in his prime would destroy Dexter, not even close, Shawn's legs were WAY better and he was far more complete.
Then I ask you.
Shawn and Kevin. Who is better?(I mean who win on stage?)
And now, Kevin and Dex Who is better?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: vein-x on September 01, 2006, 10:44:40 AM
Shawn. Be honest.
You are not fool.
I know that you think you cant beat Dex on stage.

Kyomu. Be Honest.
You ARE a dumbass.
I know that you're fvcking retarded and don't belong posting on AMERICAN boards. You need learn Engrish.
Back to the Japan Ironman you go...


Japanese 'Ironman' 2006 - Where Your Dumbass Belongs... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kYQI6XywJk&mode=related&search=)


Shawn Ray wins, end of debate...

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vein-x/SRVYO.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: the shadow on September 01, 2006, 10:47:18 AM
shawn will always remain the better guy any day,any time in the past,future or the present.dex looks likle a lil bitch next to shawn'sting' ray
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 01, 2006, 10:47:31 AM
Kyomu. Be Honest.
You ARE a dumbass.
I know that you're fvcking retarded and don't belong posting on AMERICAN boards. You need learn Engrish.
Back to the Japan Ironman you go...


Japanese 'Ironman' 2006 - Where Your Dumbass Belongs... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kYQI6XywJk&mode=related&search=)


Shut up red neck.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 01, 2006, 11:04:31 AM
Then I ask you.
Shawn and Kevin. Who is better?(I mean who win on stage?)
And now, Kevin and Dex Who is better?
Levrone destroys both of them.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 01, 2006, 11:06:14 AM
Levrone destroys both of them.
Mmmmm ok. I can accept it.

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 01, 2006, 12:09:12 PM

look how his brachioradialis (forearm) inserts halfway up his humerus
(http://www.mesomorphosis.com/store/media/dexter-jackson/dexter-titans-dvd.jpg)

(http://www.dexterjacksonshredded.com/merchandise/side-chest.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: ToxicAvenger on September 01, 2006, 01:33:13 PM
dex isn't worthy of wiping shawns ass..the mid 90s saw the best genetics in bbing...

the new melinnium is seeing the highest dosages...
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bones on September 01, 2006, 01:45:43 PM
Shawn in his prime would destroy Dexter, not even close, Shawn's legs were WAY better and he was far more complete.
...and Dexter has those high lats that just don't look right.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: candidate2025 on September 01, 2006, 02:13:47 PM
dexter crushes on the little bitch shawn ray.     they are close from the front...    but when they turn around shawn doesnt have a back.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Jr. Yates on September 01, 2006, 04:27:06 PM
Levrone destroys both of them.
that is true news.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: OLE BIG on September 01, 2006, 07:49:43 PM
Dexter who?

Shawn all the way.

He also is one up on Jackson in personality.  Does that count?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 01, 2006, 09:29:20 PM
Yes, Shawn is the better of the two. but you guys are acting like Dexter belongs in the amatuer ranks!

C'mon now!

Oh, and Shawn has a "better personality" than Dexter?


PLEEEEEEEEEZE
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 01, 2006, 09:35:41 PM
but when they turn around shawn doesnt have a back.

Hahha.. Joke of the day..

Shawn Ray's back can stand with one of the best developed back in the history of bodybuilding..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on September 01, 2006, 09:43:42 PM
Hahha.. Joke of the day..

Shawn Ray's back can stand with one of the best developed back in the history of bodybuilding..

not really. Not even close. Everytime I saw him on tape, I was always let down when I saw him from the rear. He never had great conditioning from the rear. Dex has a better back, much thicker.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 01, 2006, 10:45:50 PM
(http://www.testmester.net/images/kepek/nagyok/3046.jpg)
Quote
He never had great conditioning from the rear
???
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 01, 2006, 10:57:40 PM
 :D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on September 01, 2006, 11:00:11 PM
(http://www.testmester.net/images/kepek/nagyok/3046.jpg) ???

Compared to DOrian and Ronnie, no he doesn't have the same conditioning. Watch the videos, it's apparent, his back just wasn't near their level.

Now, I just re-watched shawn's 99O posing routine. WOW. I reverse my vote, Ray all the way. If Shawn Ray was 5'10 or 5'11 and be 245lbs with his same shape and conditioning he would have won 10 Sandows. Out of all the competitors at the 99O he easily had the best shape and structure (relative to his height). Ronnie's simply had by far, the best conditioning (esp. from the rear) and he had the best back , combined with size.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Mobil on September 02, 2006, 01:33:41 AM
shawn owns dexter hands down. if u look at dexter's face and  his skin hes the poster boy for steroid abuse. cmon how many black pros have u seen with acne?? blacks have naturally drier skin so they dont get acne as easily. wheres the pics of other black pros with acne?? only dex.....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Scimowser on September 02, 2006, 03:49:19 AM
LMAO at now!

Seriously Shawn your physique was awesome! I really hope you stay in shape. Why don't you post your natural pics for those of us who would like some motivation in staying natural.

I have this article of yours with the ab training and your abs are looking crazy! Did you train them year round?



AAAAAAAAAAAH! the CUTTING EDGE article in Flex? My favourite Shawn pic is that very one of him doing the broom twists
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: rocket on September 02, 2006, 03:56:49 AM
What year did you start using AAS Shawn?

Somewhere inbetween 17 and 21 I'd guess
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Scimowser on September 02, 2006, 04:01:44 AM
he was natural til he turned pro apparently
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 07:05:40 AM
Quote
Compared to DOrian and Ronnie, no he doesn't have the same conditioning. Watch the videos, it's apparent, his back just wasn't near their level.

yes but it wasn't because of lack of conditioning. It was because of lat width.

Shawns back was as detailed as anyone's:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=30855.0;id=29844;image)
it was the width that was the problem. Flex Wheeler was in the same boat.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Scimowser on September 02, 2006, 07:22:55 AM
check the 92 Olympia, his back was astonishing! I didnt think Shawn could have a back that good
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Yorkie T on September 02, 2006, 07:28:53 AM
not really. Not even close. Everytime I saw him on tape, I was always let down when I saw him from the rear. He never had great conditioning from the rear. Dex has a better back, much thicker.
whaaaat? shawn had an amazing back,in fact i remember the first time i saw his back i was amazed by the conditionoing and detail.to say shawn ray didnt have good condition from the back is just ridiculous,sorry
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 07:39:40 AM
not really. Not even close. Everytime I saw him on tape, I was always let down when I saw him from the rear. He never had great conditioning from the rear. Dex has a better back, much thicker.
I agree with you 100%
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Yorkie T on September 02, 2006, 07:54:57 AM
I agree with you 100%
erm take a look at the picture 4 posts above...does that look like an out of condition back ::)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 07:59:02 AM
erm take a look at the picture 4 posts above...does that look like an out of condition back ::)
I have started BBing 1988.
And since then, I have been huge fan of Shawn and still I am.
Especialy 1994 his back is like having many snakes like unbelivably great.
But,Sharpness and thickness that Dexter own is ahead of Shawn.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on September 02, 2006, 07:59:16 AM
Description of why he beats out Dex....
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 02, 2006, 08:00:19 AM
Description of why he beats out Dex....
you forgot that Shawn's legs were 50 times better than Dexter's.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Mars on September 02, 2006, 08:01:07 AM
Yes Dexter is a little twat.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:06:23 AM
Here I see very few Photo of Dex.
Anybody can post more of him for comparison?

Sorry I am lazy.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 08:08:05 AM
Dex
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:10:21 AM
Dex
I mean...seņor mio. Back pose.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 08:14:14 AM
shawn:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267096.jpg)

Dex:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1067159517.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:18:04 AM
People,Back shot please!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 02, 2006, 08:18:52 AM
Shawn destroys Dexter in the pics Hulkster put up.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:20:45 AM
Shawn destroys Dexter in the pics Hulkster put up.
Yeah Look like.
But,Shawn is in good lighting and Dexter isnt.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 08:24:22 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1071842272.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=30855.0;id=29844;image)
can't find many back shots of dexter, but I found this one from the 2003 Mr. O, his best all time shape (?)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:26:39 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:32:02 AM
Damn,this topic began to giving me a head ache!!
So close!!

Leg : Shawn
Thickness of Back :Dexter
Sharpness Dexter.
Lat width: Shawn
Condition: Both.
Arms:Dexter
Glutes: Both
Muscle tone: Dexter
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 08:36:32 AM
shawn:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267096.jpg)

Dex:

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1067159517.jpg)

hahah, even though shawn has a professional photographing session setup here compared to dexter's backstage amateur snapshot (and shawns angle is level and dexters is from below) dexter is still owning him here.  dexter's better conditioning is a given and he's crushing shawn on the arms and width


if dexter had that same lighting as shawn itd be even more obvious
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:42:36 AM
Back stage shot
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:43:19 AM
 8)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:44:12 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:44:48 AM
 :D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:45:07 AM
Back stage shot
Sorry Shawn, I see you have lost in this"Back stage" shot.
I see Dexter better.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:47:15 AM
You have complete body.
But Dex owned you with his muscle tone in this Back stage shot.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 08:47:58 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974266989.jpg)
shawn in his 1994 olympia shape destroys anything dex has ever presented...


unless someone can show me otherwise...

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/985026560.jpg)]
the dex fans are forgetting about structure...
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:48:49 AM
I'm not trying to win anything here, comparisons are great and the present company is too!
These kinds of debates are cool because EVERYONE has a right to their opinion not just 12 judges.
Different people like different things.
Dexter and I only competed in 1 Olympia together head to head.
You know the result but nonetheless, he has improved since then and I have retired.
I'm a big fan of his by the way.
s
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:50:34 AM

shawn in his 1994 olympia shape destroys anything dex has ever presented...


unless someone can show me otherwise...


the dex fans are forgetting about structure...
Yeah. Dex has better Structure.
But,Hulk, dont post old pic of Dex.
You must post best of him.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:52:16 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:52:52 AM
 :o
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: JaggyShortBuff on September 02, 2006, 08:53:24 AM
Shawn has got the wheels hands down though!!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:54:02 AM
I'm not trying to win anything here, comparisons are great and the present company is too!
These kinds of debates are cool because EVERYONE has a right to their opinion not just 12 judges.
Different people like different things.
Dexter and I only competed in 1 Olympia together head to head.
You know the result but nonetheless, he has improved since then and I have retired.
I'm a big fan of his by the way.
s
Hey. Super bad memory you have.
At least,you guys competed head to head twice.
And you won every time and I agree.

But, I am talking about your best and Dexs best.
Dex reached his best after your retirement
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 02, 2006, 08:54:15 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974266989.jpg)
shawn in his 1994 olympia shape destroys anything dex has ever presented...


unless someone can show me otherwise...

(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/985026560.jpg)]
the dex fans are forgetting about structure...
totally agreed.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 02, 2006, 08:56:15 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: sarcasm on September 02, 2006, 08:57:58 AM
;D
that picture right there shows that Shawn had some of the best legs in the history of bb'ing.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 08:58:41 AM
;D
Dont be stupid! Ronnie is not flexin and you are!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Mars on September 02, 2006, 08:58:54 AM
I wonder if they are still that big.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:00:21 AM
I wonder if they are still that big.
I dont think so.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:01:38 AM
owww!!!!
(http://www.bodybuildingreviews.net/frontpages/dexterjackson32.jpg)

owww!!!

(http://www.bodybuilding-magazin.de/bodybuilding-forum/files/bild03_167.jpg)

hey shawn whatchu know about lats? is brian buchannan in the house?  owww!!!!

(http://www.kulturistika.com/gallery/1112086346_936.jpg)


owww!!!!

(http://www.flexonline.com/contests/IM2003/finals/images/aca0765.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: hipolito mejia on September 02, 2006, 09:01:59 AM
It's common knowledge that Dexter lies about his weight. Dexter is a good bodybuilder, but he's a good lier too..

Shawn Ray and anyone in the top 6 from the Arnold 96' would kick Mutant Dexter.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:04:38 AM
Dexters shape is better..

But,what a high level comparison!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:05:26 AM
It's common knowledge that Dexter lies about his weight. Dexter is a good bodybuilder, but he's a good lier too..

Shawn Ray and anyone in the top 6 from the Arnold 96' would kick Mutant Dexter.


shawn lies about, um, other "things"
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 09:05:36 AM
(http://www.bodybuildingreviews.net/frontpages/dexterjackson32.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
dex is good. Shawn is better 8)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:07:53 AM
Lower Body yes. But upper body not.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 09:08:49 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99905;image)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menshow1/images/aack0626.jpg)
anyone who says Dexter has better shape than Shawn is smoking some of Jay's crack!

dexter is great -awesome abs, awesome detail.

but he is no shawn ray.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:12:49 AM
(http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/dexter01.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
dex is goodbetter . Shawn is bettergood 8)


fixed it for you
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:15:13 AM
Again.Upper body is Dex and Lower body is Shawn
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:16:24 AM
Description of why he beats out Dex....
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99885;image)
i think i'm gonna "shrug" off this post as total BS
(http://www.ifbb.com/olympia/03photos/jackson.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 09:17:14 AM
off topic:

shawn, since you like these sorts of threads, I must ask you to contribute your opinion to the infamous "truce thread".

thanks.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled Shawn owning Dex program:

(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_5.jpg)
(http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/dexter01.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:19:49 AM
These two pics,I vote for dex.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 09:20:46 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99904;image)
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_216.jpg)
shawns shape is far superior..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 02, 2006, 09:23:38 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99904;image)
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_216.jpg)
shawns shape is far superior..
No no!! Shapes also Dex is better.But Again legs go to Shawn.
But, I do admit Shawn is better poser.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:24:26 AM
off topic:

shawn, since you like these sorts of threads, I must ask you to contribute your opinion to the infamous "truce thread".

thanks.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled Shawn owning Dex program:

(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_5.jpg)
(http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/dexter01.jpg)


hahah, self ownage with that post.  dex wins
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Sir William Idol on September 02, 2006, 09:25:48 AM
shawn where was that picture of you on that grassy field taken? calabasas?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: IFBBwannaB on September 02, 2006, 10:09:48 AM
Damn Hulkster you just disproved your own argument.
Dex own him on both pictures.

Dex is bigger with better condition,Shawn is sligthly more asthetic.Sorry this is BB not a beauty pagent.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 10:19:57 AM
the fact remains that:

shawn kills dex in the quads, calves, hams and glutes


Shawn kill dex in any pose where the arms are not at the side...thus revealing Dex's oddly shaped torso...
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Old-Skool on September 02, 2006, 10:26:34 AM
Dexter Jackson couldnt carry Shawn Ray's Gym bag. Get f 'n real. Next thread........
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: gmflex on September 02, 2006, 10:34:09 AM
Shawn hands down!!
 ;)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on September 02, 2006, 10:46:21 AM
Let me help you all out here. Dexter has more wins and a better winning %. Therefore, he is better :o
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: seemytree on September 02, 2006, 11:07:31 AM
if you guys really wanna see what kind of conditioning shawn can bring then i suggest you watch bfto 96, 98... simply amazing
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: IFBBwannaB on September 02, 2006, 11:19:52 AM
the fact remains that:

shawn kills dex in the quads, calves, hams and glutes


Shawn kill dex in any pose where the arms are not at the side...thus revealing Dex's oddly shaped torso...

Layoff the crack,Dex can hang with the big boys.Shawn was always pushed over whenever anyone over 230 came in with good condition.

Even with those misleading pictures Dex still looks better,on stage next to each other it will be slaugther.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 02, 2006, 12:28:52 PM
Layoff the crack,Dex can hang with the big boys.Shawn was always pushed over whenever anyone over 230 came in with good condition.

Even with those misleading pictures Dex still looks better,on stage next to each other it will be slaugther.
hahahaha

dex looks much worse onstage than he does backstage...

(http://www.flexonline.com/mro/pre_men_bb/images/FDBE0107.jpg)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99907;image)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 02, 2006, 01:04:16 PM
Ok, since 98% of the opinions (including mine) are for Shawn, let's break it down pose-4-pose:

Relaxed (front): Shawn

Quarter turns: hmmmmm, this is tough since both have awesome saratus. But this one goes to DEXTER

Relaxed (rear): Dexter

Front double bi: Shawn (sick vacuum)

Front Lat: Shawn (Dexter has high lats)

Side chest: Dexter (sick hams, glutes, quads from side. also has unbelievable bi/tri separation)

Side Tri: Shawn (small waist & great balance)

Rear double bi: Shawn (there are enough pix in this thread to smash the argument)

Rear Lat: Shawn (wide, cut and thick)

Abs & thighs: Shawn (even though Dexter has sick abs, he lacks the thigh separation to win this pose)

Most Muscular: This one is a tie (IMO). Dexter's upper body looks more muscular than Shawn's. But Shawn's legs can't be beat.


Shawn seems to beat Dexter in almost every pose.

But the $$$Million-Dollar question is:

CAN TODAY'S DEXTER BEAT SHAWN'S BEST?

*Note: Dexter wasn't as good as he is today when Shawn was competing.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: candidate2025 on September 02, 2006, 01:25:09 PM
Hahha.. Joke of the day..

Shawn Ray's back can stand with one of the best developed back in the history of bodybuilding..
your an idiot shawn ray had absolutely no taper from the back...dexter absolutely crushes him in back width, thickness, and conditioning. 
 on every single body part on the back of the body dexer beats ray.

from the front, dexer has better delts, better arms, better traps, better taper, and much better muscle seperation density and conditioning.       

shawny edges him out in legs, chest, and abs....but only because of the vaccum he does. his actual abs are no where near dexters...its just dexter cant pull off a good vacuum.


who wins? dexter. easy.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on September 02, 2006, 08:05:48 PM
Ok, since 98% of the opinions (including mine) are for Shawn, let's break it down pose-4-pose:

Relaxed (front): Shawn

Quarter turns: hmmmmm, this is tough since both have awesome saratus. But this one goes to DEXTER

Relaxed (rear): Dexter

Front double bi: Shawn (sick vacuum)

Front Lat: Shawn (Dexter has high lats)

Side chest: Dexter (sick hams, glutes, quads from side. also has unbelievable bi/tri separation)

Side Tri: Shawn (small waist & great balance)

Rear double bi: Shawn (there are enough pix in this thread to smash the argument)

Rear Lat: Shawn (wide, cut and thick)

Abs & thighs: Shawn (even though Dexter has sick abs, he lacks the thigh separation to win this pose)

Most Muscular: This one is a tie (IMO). Dexter's upper body looks more muscular than Shawn's. But Shawn's legs can't be beat.


Shawn seems to beat Dexter in almost every pose.

But the $$$Million-Dollar question is:

CAN TODAY'S DEXTER BEAT SHAWN'S BEST?

*Note: Dexter wasn't as good as he is today when Shawn was competing.

Sorry, but Dexter wins every shot from the rear. His back is much thicker and more developed. The rear lat spread was one of Shawn's worst poses.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Soul Crusher on September 02, 2006, 08:13:29 PM
Sorry, but Dexter wins every shot from the rear. His back is much thicker and more developed. The rear lat spread was one of Shawn's worst poses.

I disagree.  Shawn easily wins in the lower body department and many others.  To me Shawn has a much more classic shape.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: pobrecito on September 02, 2006, 08:23:37 PM
I disagree.  Shawn easily wins in the lower body department and many others.  To me Shawn has a much more classic shape.

Shape means next near to squat in bodybuilding. IFBB Bodybuilding is about building your body without destroying your symmetry or midsection. Just like Ronnie said if you wanna see pretty physique go watch survivor.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 09:42:08 PM
Quarter turns: hmmmmm, this is tough since both have awesome saratus. But this one goes to DEXTER

I disagree.. Dex has a gut, just like Dennis..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 02, 2006, 11:09:55 PM
I disagree.. Dex has a gut, just like Dennis..

WHAT? A gut like James? NOT!!!

Dexter has thick abs which can appear as distention. But look at his quarter turns......no gut.

Dennis' midsection is disgusting. Dexter abs are thick.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 11:12:57 PM
GH to be exact.. When you look at Dexter, his appeared to be not breathing through his stomch..
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 02, 2006, 11:17:51 PM
I'm sure there is a slight distention there, but definitely NO comparison to James.

Most pros appear to have it slightly. Some more than others. Plus, the photographers don't help by snapping the shots in between 'breaths'.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 11:23:31 PM
I'm sure there is a slight distention there, but definitely NO comparison to James.

Most pros appear to have it slightly. Some more than others. Plus, the photographers don't help by snapping the shots in between 'breaths'.

try watching the Arnold Classic 2005.. Compare Lee Priest and Dexter.. Lee was breathing through his stomach (clearly it showed how difficult to pose on stage with constant flexing) but Dex seemed to be not breathing at all even though when he gave his winning speech, you know he's exhausted
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 02, 2006, 11:25:31 PM
I didn't see the 05 AS. Did it look like Dexter's stomach was distended?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 11:27:30 PM
I didn't see the 05 AS. Did it look like Dexter's stomach was distended?

you can see his gut protruding out
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: cornebb on September 02, 2006, 11:28:13 PM
mmm wonder if Ronnie can vacuum ::)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: phyxsius on September 02, 2006, 11:29:56 PM
mmm wonder if Ronnie can vacuum ::)

He can't.. else he would lose 50 lbs of weight
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 03:39:30 AM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91658.0;attach=99904;image)
(http://www.fitplus.cz/allpic/mf/f_216.jpg)
shawns shape is far superior..

There we have it guys!  Look at the shape. Dexter is great but shape like Shawn's only arrives once in a blue moon!

Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 03:46:34 AM
Yeah. Dex has better Structure.
But,Hulk, dont post old pic of Dex.
You must post best of him.


Dexter's structure is sooooooooooooo not better it's unbelievable!!!!!!

He has no chest to back thickness and high lats with inverted abs and no calves. Shawn Ray looks perfect.
If everyone was 5.6 Shawn would be 12 time Mr O!!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 03:47:34 AM
+ Dexter has no chest!!!!!!! 

He looks wide because there's nothing in between his shoulders!
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: swolllen on September 03, 2006, 05:48:38 AM
This is a hard one to judge...before this i never thought much of Shawn, but looking at the pics Shawn was bad ass!!!! I think Shawn has him in the thigh deparment and calves, and Dex has high lats from the front that make it look weird in the front double bi....but we gotta remember that conditioning has alot to do with winning nowadays, and no won can get peeled with no skin like the blade!!!!!!!! In alot of the pics of shawn u see how "soft he looks"....Me i give it to the blade for more size and better conditioning
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 06:00:21 AM
dex could not stand next to this:

(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1634&stc=1)
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1641&stc=1)
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1656&stc=1)
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1658&stc=1)
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1659&stc=1)
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2074&stc=1)
if these shots don't make the Dex fans realize how much better Shawn was, nothing will :-\
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 06:21:36 AM
Or how Flex is better than everyone. :o
Yes actualy, Flex is better than Dex.
But,when it comes to Shawn, another story.

Honestly,Chris is better than Shawn
And Chris make good fighting against Dexter when he is on.And their level is almost same.
But,When Chris is on,Shawn is destroyed completely.Dexter is not.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Dredlock Rasta on September 03, 2006, 06:56:03 AM
Dex is more muscular than shawn and usually has better condition. As for shape I would say Dexter wins also.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Yorkie T on September 03, 2006, 07:08:24 AM
WHAT? A gut like James? NOT!!!

Dexter has thick abs which can appear as distention. But look at his quarter turns......no gut.

Dennis' midsection is disgusting. Dexter abs are thick.
am i the only one that thinks dexters abs are horrible?hes got just as much distention as anyone else.look at his pictures over the years and see how the abs started seperating in the middle over those years.i remember when i first started to notice it about 3 years ago and i was thinking" c'mon dex give it up withthat shit" but it gradually got worse and worse.how pwoplwe think hes got some of the best in the business is beyond me
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 07:10:30 AM
Quote
As for shape I would say Dexter wins also.

why? 

Shawn has lats that are not as high, a shorter and better shaped (not inverted) torso, and better thigh sweep (plus better calves).

show us some comparisons showing dexter's superior shape.

make me a believer! :)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 07:12:41 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267039.jpg)
shawn, like flex and 99 Ronnie have this great shapely look to their muscles.

man, that sounded gay! :D
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 07:16:51 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267507.jpg)
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1071842093.jpg)
they are close in some poses though...
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 07:34:19 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267039.jpg)
shawn, like flex and 99 Ronnie have this great shapely look to their muscles.

man, that sounded gay! :D

It did, but it's true. Cormier, Flex, Ronnie and Shawn are the ultimate quadrilogy of awesome muscle fullness. Guys today are so dry and hard they don't look as full and shapely as the 90s guys.

In Dexter's side tri his no chest is clearly visible.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 07:51:55 AM
Quote
Guys today are so dry and hard they don't look as full and shapely as the 90s guys.

true:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75219.0;attach=82367;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=69359.0;attach=91636;image)
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74007.0;attach=81161;image)
(http://www.flexonline.com/05contests/05Olympia/men/pre2/images/aabn0251.jpg)
guys in today's era seem to lack the shapely quality that the guys from the 90's had...
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 07:55:25 AM
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/974267507.jpg)
(http://body.builder.hu/imagebank/pictures/1071842093.jpg)
they are close in some poses though...
Actually, these photo is saying that Dex has better arm than Shawn.
Check it out. Hulky.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Yorkie T on September 03, 2006, 07:57:06 AM
Actually, these photo is saying that Dex has better arm than Shawn.
Check it out. Hulky.
yes dex has more synthol in his arm than shawn
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 07:59:56 AM
Best Chris won against Best Shawn.
Best Dex won against best Chris.
Then how about Best Dex and Best Shawn? Hulky?
Its pure logic.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 08:01:57 AM
Best Chris won against Best Shawn.
Best Dex won against best Chris.
Then how about Best Dex and Best Shawn? Hulky?
Its pure logic.


when did best chris win agains best shawn?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:02:45 AM
yes dex has more synthol in his arm than shawn
Stupid.
When somebody inject oil in his arm,it doesnt look hard as a rock like this.
And if he wants to inject,he would do it to his delts.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:03:52 AM
when did best chris win agains best shawn?
When Chris got third and second was Flex and 1st was ronnie.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 08:20:29 AM
Guys today have huge delts and gay small chests!

I'm getting annoyed now.

WTF is this?
(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2004oly_menpat58.jpg)

I'd choose this any day!
(http://ifbbtv.com/video3/images/shawn_ray.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Mars on September 03, 2006, 08:21:46 AM
Yes todays it's all drugs.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:28:08 AM
Guys today have huge delts and gay small chests!

I'm getting annoyed now.

WTF is this?
(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2004oly_menpat58.jpg)

I'd choose this any day!
(http://ifbbtv.com/video3/images/shawn_ray.jpg)
Ignorant.
Shawn was very good at this type of pose which Dex does now.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Bear on September 03, 2006, 08:29:35 AM
(http://www.ifbb.com/ifbbpro/2006events/jackson1.jpg)


(http://www.radikalfitness.com/images/clases_historia/mo_94/ray_01.jpg)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 08:32:13 AM
Quote
when did best chris win agains best shawn?

When Chris got third and second was Flex and 1st was ronnie.
 
 
 
 


 yes,  but shawn in 1999 was nowhere near his 1993, 1994 or 1996 condition.

He was holding water in comparison.

Hell, kevin, who was not in good shape that year, beat Shawn.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:35:18 AM
Liar
 Shawn have never failed his condition since 1991(Last Lee Haney wins).
OK. I will ask it to Shawn.
AM I WRONG SHAWN?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:36:37 AM
Or Hulky
Would you do me a favor that you post that "bad condition" Shawn?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Shawn Ray on September 03, 2006, 08:47:48 AM
I missed my peak in 99' I went for Size at 219lbs
That being said, thatwas the ONLY time Cormier beat me and we went head up at least 8 or nine times between the Arnold and O shows after he turned Pro in 93.
I missed my peak that year, yes. :-\
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: kyomu on September 03, 2006, 08:50:09 AM
I missed my peak in 99' I went for Size at 219lbs
That being said, thatwas the ONLY time Cormier beat me and we went head up at least 8 or nine times between the Arnold and O shows after he turned Pro in 93.
I missed my peak that year, yes. :-\
Oh no... Then I admit it Hulky.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 03, 2006, 09:59:20 AM
I missed my peak in 99' I went for Size at 219lbs
That being said, thatwas the ONLY time Cormier beat me and we went head up at least 8 or nine times between the Arnold and O shows after he turned Pro in 93.
I missed my peak that year, yes. :-\

You missed your "peak"? Let's see the pics. i can't remember you ever NOT being in shape.

Let's see what you "missed peak" looks like?
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Cold on September 03, 2006, 10:30:42 AM
Dexter's ugly lats and stomach ruin it. Kyomu needs to get glasses what a retard. Stop sucking on Dexter's cack homie you're clearly biased. Who da hell in their right mind would choose to look like Dexter instead of Shawn.
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: Hulkster on September 03, 2006, 12:22:49 PM
Oh no... Then I admit it Hulky.


you must realize that I am always correct :)
Title: Re: The best Shawn vs. the best Dexter....?
Post by: DragonsBreath on September 05, 2006, 12:40:39 AM
Oh, and i hear Dexter hates shawn.

Quote: "He's a punk-ass biatch".


ROFLMAO!!!