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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2006, 08:30:16 PM »
Hey Chick just better be happy that Benafatto is not hitting the master's scene.

a) who says he isn't?

b) am I supposed to fear competing against benfatto?

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2006, 08:34:02 PM »

b) am I supposed to fear competing against benfatto?


Apparently you fear competing in general. But I don't blame you.
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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #27 on: January 16, 2006, 08:37:18 PM »
chic,has built a very solid and pleasing larger type of physique ,in top shape he is a player at most early spring show's.afraid i think not.

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #28 on: January 16, 2006, 08:38:26 PM »
he looked great back in the day tho, from those pics
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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #29 on: January 16, 2006, 08:39:53 PM »
a) who says he isn't?

b) am I supposed to fear competing against benfatto?

Of course you don't FEAR competiing against anybody. However, you've made some very certain gurantees about your winning particular competitions. And while to fear a particular competitior would be absurd...I think at the very least you couldn't beat and in shape Vince Taylor. Benfatto, I can't say. However, his proportions and lines from days ago are exponentially better than yours at anytime. With the trend in judeging favoring mass, you may have the "epochal" advantage. But if judgeing his best physique of all time versus yours....Benfatto wins clearly. Now all this is speculative since we don't know what package Benfatto will bring. We can assume a best-worse case scenario for your showing.

None the less, I think it'll be interesting. I think it will be great for the resurrection of professional Masters shows to see you, Taylor, and perhaps Bennfatto and Groulx.

Also, how old is Jablonicky. I thing if he was eligable...he'd have to be a favorite.

Either way, I'm looking forward to what you bring to the stage this year and look forward to you adding to a competitive and interesting season.

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #30 on: January 16, 2006, 08:41:06 PM »
chic,has built a very solid and pleasing larger type of physique ,in top shape he is a player at most early spring show's.afraid i think not.

I meant health wise.
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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #31 on: January 16, 2006, 08:42:54 PM »
true ;)

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #32 on: January 16, 2006, 08:43:08 PM »
Benfatto looked sick in this pic.
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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #33 on: January 16, 2006, 09:20:03 PM »
Yeh but the guy has been away for 12 years, he could have gotten much bigger.. When was the last time someone saw him?

ironage.us has pics of him from last year.  Benefatto's website also has some. Dude looks healthy.

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #34 on: January 16, 2006, 09:53:37 PM »
a) who says he isn't?

b) am I supposed to fear competing against benfatto?

I thought Masters shows didn't exist any more.
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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #35 on: January 16, 2006, 10:10:32 PM »
Well i think he has a chance to crack the top 10, who else would fill 8th, 9h, 10th spot?








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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #36 on: January 16, 2006, 10:32:10 PM »
Ray can judge because he beat Benfatto in the 90's but did you sir?  Therefore do not count this man out.  He has some serious lines and symmetry along with nice amount of mass, but again this is my opinion and I am entitled to have one.  ;D

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #37 on: January 17, 2006, 12:38:37 AM »
b) am I supposed to fear competing against benfatto?

Yes.
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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #38 on: January 17, 2006, 01:28:11 AM »
i would love for him to crack top 10, but even WITHOUT the pec tear i doubt it.

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #39 on: January 17, 2006, 02:33:36 AM »
i just don't think he will do well. he is on the short side and he will be light, even at 10-15 heavier. they prove it with david henery placings. that they just want the bigger guys to have smaller waists. that rule isn't for the smaller guys. it will be a shame to see him come in great and still place of top 10. i wish him the best though, because those black and whites are serious inspiration to me!
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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #40 on: January 17, 2006, 04:05:59 AM »
I'm sorry, but even at his best, which those pics seem to show, he won't crack top 5. Not even 10. Time has changed. Physiques have changed (not for the better) and I think he's just a day late.  :-\

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #41 on: January 17, 2006, 05:04:14 AM »
Its clear even to someone struck with myopia that:

benfatto > chick

anyday of the week

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Re: Will Benafatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #42 on: January 17, 2006, 05:12:04 AM »


From what I recall, Benfatto usually competed under 200 lbs. I don't have the reference in front of me, but I think the heaviest he's ever competed is 215.


How much mass he has added since the early/mid 90s?


Actually at his best (1990 Olympia where he finished 6th) he was 168lbs on stage. a freind of mine is good friend with Fancis and has done business with him for a long time. He reently spoke to him and he was 98kg (215lbs) and in very good shape. He plan on comming in at around 195-200lbs, in better condition than in the 1990s... so we're talking about a full 30lbs more than at his peak. Francis said that he now has legitimate 53cm (21") arms. Now, I'll have to see that myself to believe it, but not doubt he will carry on a lot more mass than in the past.

It's a matter of seeing how badly his pec tear will affect his look and if hecan nail his conditioning.

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #43 on: January 17, 2006, 05:59:43 AM »
How can anyone say NO .Have you all seen him so none of you know.I hope he does well and makes you all eat CROW.

Hey Chic your so positive do you think you can take him :)

Least he is competing :)

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2006, 06:06:55 AM »
Well said Lee,i would love to see him place high in this show.And for the people speculating on what he used to weigh,keep in mind in 1985 he placed 5th in the World Champs in the 80kg class(under 176).This first shot is from the 89 Olympia and the next one is the following year.
Just something to remember when other guys bodyweights are mentioned. ::)

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #45 on: January 17, 2006, 07:22:44 AM »
How can anyone say NO .Have you all seen him so none of you know.I hope he does well and makes you all eat CROW.

Hey Chic your so positive do you think you can take him :)

Least he is competing :)

ha ha, Chick Is compeating against a bunch of old guys only because he thinks that is a show he can win

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #46 on: January 17, 2006, 08:48:47 AM »
Bennafatto is 48 ?

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #47 on: January 17, 2006, 08:57:34 AM »
How can anyone say NO .Have you all seen him so none of you know.I hope he does well and makes you all eat CROW.

Hey Chic your so positive do you think you can take him :)

Least he is competing :)

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #48 on: January 17, 2006, 09:03:47 AM »
oh snap.



ANyone who says that is certifiably gay.

He's a small statured guy, who's probably maintained great health in the last years. Sure he'll look great.

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Re: Will Benfatto Make an Impact @ The Ironman 06'
« Reply #49 on: January 17, 2006, 09:08:03 AM »
ANyone who says that is certifiably gay.

Talk to the hand.