I feel like I am about to explain this to a couple of Clowns who know nothing about our sport but the sad reality is I think you do!
Listen close.................:
I am promting a Contest, of which I am not a judge.
I have a Title Sponsor, of which I work with and for.
I pay a Sanction Fee to have the Pro & Amateur Federation Athletes participate.
The Federation handles the Judging and the selection of Judges.
The contest outcome is determined by these people who work for and with the Federation, not by the Promoter.
That being said, Melvin is not doing the Colorado Pro.
History shows, that the Title Sponsored Athlete is not always the winner of the event: Lee Haney 1991 Olympia was with Twin Labs (Title Sponsor Weider)
Ronnie Coleman 1998 Oympia was with Met Rx (Title Sponsor Weider)
Ronnie Coleman 2005 Mr. Olympia was with BSN (Show Title Sponsor Muscle Tech)
So please, remember childeren of the sport, Promoters PROMOTE!
Judges pick the Winners!
Sponsored Athletes Compete!
Sure as a company, we'd all like our guys to win but them winning a Pro Show is their personal goal not the company that sponsors them.
School is OUT!
Peace,
S. Ray