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Muscleman Kills Father-Of-Two With Punch Following Nightclub Incident, Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison
Robert Owen Greenhalgh has been sentenced for an incident where he killed a man at a nightclub.
In September, Robert Owen Greenhalgh killed Robert Smethurst, 36, following an incident at a nightclub. Smethurst suffered brain trauma and succumbed to injuries later that night. Recently, Greenhalgh pleaded guilty to manslaughter and has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.
On the night of the incident, it was reported that Smethurst, a father-of-two, stepped on Greenhalgh’s foot. Later in the night, Greenhalgh attacked Smethurst, who was celebrating his birthday at Luxe Lounge in Bradshawgate, Bolton. The incident occurred around 1:30 A.M.
Greenhalgh was sentenced by Judge Anthony Cross QC. He made a comment during the portion of the sentencing while Smethurst’s wife, Amanda, also spoke.
“Not for one moment did you consider that which you had done, other than to glory in your achievement and invite others to attack you,” Cross said.
“I was robbed of my husband, my best friend, my happiness and my future all in one,” amanda smethurst said. “How could someone be so violent and hateful towards my husband who did absolutely nothing to deserve this attack?
The love for my husband is overwhelming proof of what an incredible man he is. I miss him more than words could ever describe.”
Robert Owen Greenhalgh has no previous convictions but police learned of his violent history after he claimed he “knocked out” three people on one occasion. He was also open about his steroid and cocaine use. Prior to attending the club, Greenhalgh had been drinking and doing drugs with a friend.
Greenhalgh was found at a hotel in Leigh following the incident. Police found syringes with traces of testosterone and trenbolone used for the gym in his work van. Greenhalgh referenced the drugs he was using when discussing the event.
In the end, Robert Owen Greenhalgh will spend 11 years and three months in prison. He will serve two-thirds of the term in prison. After being released, Greenhalgh will have to observe an added three years and nine months on license.
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Jim Stoppani On Modern Bodybuilding: “The Sport Is Not Causing Drug Use, The People Are”
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Jim Stoppani reacts to modern bodybuilding, drug use, and respect in the sport today.
Jim Stoppani is an Exercise Physiologist and a passionate fan of bodybuilding. While he never became a career competitive bodybuilder – he did compete in the NPC and continues to track the sport closely to this day. This passion alongside his deep education and research has made him the perfect bridge between the love of bodybuilding and focusing on health. That’s why in our latest GI Exclusive partnered with Barbend, Jim Stoppani reacts to the current state of bodybuilding – including drug use and health dangers. Is it facing a crisis? Has it lost its way?
Competitive bodybuilding as we know it has existed in some form or another for at least 100 years. It exploded in the 60s and 70s during the Golden Era and has continued to break ground ever since. However, the world changes and with it the sport changes as well. With more history behind competitive bodybuilding, more criticism is brought up comparing the present to decades past. Is drug use worse? Are more bodybuilders dying? Are physiques today better or worse? The questions and criticisms are endless.
Much of the criticism is based on gut feelings, personal experience, or mob mentality. That’s why, during our conversation with Jim Stoppani, we asked him to share his reaction to bodybuilding today – combining his personal bodybuilding experience with expert researched knowledge. Cutting the bullsh*t from facts. Does Stoppani see a crisis in modern bodybuilding?
Jim Stoppani: “The Sport Is Not Causing Drug Use, The People Are”
Despite the recent news driving fear for the health of bodybuilding athletes today more than any other time in the history of the sport, Jim Stoppani still finds competitive bodybuilding a respectable sport as it is today. Stoppani does not believe that bodybuilding as a sport drives drug use – it’s the people and athletes behind it who do. But this isn’t just to lay the blame on athletes and call the irresponsible.
In fact, Jim Stoppani believes that the drive behind people to be the best in the world is what brings individuals to dangerous drug use. That’s not just in bodybuilding. That’s in every single sport in the world. Move beyond sports and it can be found in any arena where individuals strive to be elite.
Jim Stoppani, having competed in bodybuilding, understands the rare feeling of doing anything possible, including dangerous risks, to be the best in the world. To build one extra inch of muscle at all costs. It’s this drive that many average people, even bodybuilding fans, don’t really understand. Sadly, experiencing it directly is nearly the only way to truly understand it.
No matter the regulations or laws – people with this sort of drive will always find a way to possibly endanger themselves to be the best in the world. To be bigger and stronger at any cost.
Jim Stoppani Supports Education To Steer The Drive Behind Bodybuilders
So as Jim Stoppani understands it, professional and competitive bodybuilding will always be dangerous. Is it particularly more dangerous today than at any time in history? That cannot be proven without vigorous study. But what can be done, regardless of the current risks, is bring more education behind the strategies known in bodybuilding. We can’t remove the drive or the dark corners of markets to receive drugs – but we can help educate athletes further so they understand the risks.
Jim Stoppani respects bodybuilders. He loves the mass monsters all the way through to the Bikini competitors. He respects their drive despite limited prize money and, in some cases, even respect within their own sport. Jim Stoppani will not disparage the love that bodybuilders have for perfecting their physique. He can only hope to bring more education to help those driven athletes stay safer. It can never be completely safe – but to make it as safe as possible is most important.
Wrap Up
So is modern bodybuilding facing a crisis? Jim Stoppani doesn’t see anything particularly more dangerous now compared to the past. The danger has always been there – but technology has allowed us to see it faster and due to the immediacy of social media. That doesn’t mean that things can’t be improved. All professional sports are dangerous on some level – but their can always be more effort made to make it safer.
You can watch Jim Stoppani’s thoughts on modern bodybuilding and the current state of drug use and health in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Regan Grimes Appears As Guest Poser During Chris Eaddy’s NPC SE USA 2022
Regan Grimes recently showed off his offseason physique during a guest posing appearance.
Regan Grimes is taking some time off from official competition but this does not mean that he will avoid the stage all together. Over the weekend, Grimes appeared at the Chris Eaddy NPC SE USA 2022 as a guest poser to show off some offseason progress made on his physique.
Grimes took to Instagram to thank the event for having him and share some pictures. This comes just over a month after Grimes revealed that he will not appear in a competition until the 2022 Olympia.
“Great time Guest Posing in Orlando, Florida last night at Chris Eaddy’s NPC SE USA 2022 @eaddypromotionsThanks to everyone who came out and supported the show, it was awesome meeting all of you! The show was very well ran, great energy & wicked trophies for the competitors! Highly recommend doing this show next year if you live in the area!”
Following his performance at the 2021 Olympia, Grimes began working with coach Milos Sarcev. He quickly put on some mass and qualified for the 2022 event. Just two weeks after the Olympia, Grimes won the KO Egypt Pro to earn his qualification for this year’s show. He was given 14 months to prepare and returned to the stage quickly.
Grimes competed at the 2022 Arnold Classic and 2022 Boston Pro early in the season before calling it quits. He expressed in a YouTube video that he will be focusing on the biggest competition of the year in order to make the adjustments needed to put on his best performance.
During this guest posing appearance, Regan Grimes spent some time in Orlando, FL sharing some wisdom and advice to those at the NPC level.
Grimes has become a popular name in bodybuilding and fans are continuing to grow his following after starring in ‘Generation Iron 3’ alongside Kai Greene, Chris Bumstead, Dorian Yates, Hadi Choopan and Brandon Hendrickson. He has not forgotten about the work done to get him to this level and he took the time to make an acknowledgement.
Regan Grimes has gained publicity recently and is a big name in the sport. As a young bodybuilder, Grimes is continuing to build his physique in the right way to compete at the highest level. This is the goal of this time off in order to train for the Olympia.
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IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Shane Post Shot During Argument Over A Parkin Space
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IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Shane Post has been shot following a dispute over a parking space.
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Shane Post was shot on Tuesday April 19th, 2022, according to reports from the Waxahachie Police Department. The shooting happened stemming from a dispute over a parking space. The altercation happened near a set of townhomes after 3 p.m.
Speaking with WFAA, Shane’s wife, Irina Post, stated she was waiting for her husband to get dropped off by a coworker in their gated parking lot. Shane’s coworker pulled into a neighbor’s parking spot to drop Shane off. This triggered the neighbor, Nikki Brown, to walk up and confront Shane Post over the parking spot.
“He came out in a robe, and he had already his gun loaded in his pocket,” Irina told WFAA. The Post family admits to having had two small run-ins with Nikki Brown previously – but nothing that led or presented violence.
Security cameras in the parking lot show Shane Post attempt to slowly walk towards Niki Brown. Suddenly, Brown pulled out his handgun and shot Shane in the torso. Shane is then seen stumbling and limping away from Brown.
You can watch the security camera video below:
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The official Waxahachie Police department released the following statement on the incident:
“Officers immediately began life-saving measures until AMR arrived and transported him to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waxahachie. The suspect, identified as Nikki Brown of Waxahachie, was still at the location and taken into custody.”
Nikki Brown was arrested and taken to Ellis County jail but has since been released according to posts by Shane Post’s family. Brown also did not show up on the Thursday night jail roster. It was later confirmed that Brown had posted bond out of jail.
Shane Post’s mother commented to WFAA about the incident:
“I can’t process any of it. He was shot over a parking spot.”
Shane Post is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder who’s biggest accomplishments were earning first place at the NPC 2020 USA Championships and the 2017 Mr. Pittsburgh. Post’s pro career was just getting started. Though a massive injury such as this could be a career ending situation – thankfully Post is currently in stable condition at the hospital.
Shane Post, though stable, is still in the ICU at Methodist Dallas and will be held at the hospital for at least a week. He has major injuries in his liver, colon, pancreas, and urethra.
Image via Instagram @shane_post_
The family has stated that the bullet is still in Shane Post, and the doctors find it currently too dangerous to remove. It is believed that Post will be facing months of rehab after being released from the hospital.
The Post family has set up a GoFundMe page to help support Shane Post’s recovery and rehab. You can get more information and support the Shane family by donating right here.
Generation Iron’s entire staff is wishing Shane Post a smooth recovery and send well wishes to Shane, friends, and family during this difficult time. This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Tyson Fury Knockouts Dillian Whyte in Round 6
Who won the battle between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte?
The heavyweight battle between WBC champion Tyson Fury and mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte is going to be one explosive bout. The two heavyweight boxers pack a punch and have the kind of styles that could potentially give each other fits.
Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury has the ability to switch things up with his approach to the game. He could aim for an aggressive pressuring style or he could fight on the outside. Based on the kind of fight that Dillian Whyte will likely bring to the table, you can be sure that Fury will heavily rely on his jab. His jab can easily disrupt Whyte’s rhythm and throw him off his game. That jab coupled with his heavy reliance on feints can completely take Whyte out of his game.
Dillian Whyte
Dillian Whyte on the other hand will have to look to get on the inside. His hooks are extremely powerful and could give Fury fits in an inside fight. Of course in order to get there he’ll need to be diligent with his jab and cut off the ring. A pressuring jab, getting his head off the center line then punishing the body with hooks should prove to be an effective approach to breaking down Fury.
So who will be victorious? Find out the results below.
Fight Results
Tyson Fury defeats Dillian Whyte by knockout.
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‘A Bum In The Making’: Chris Bumstead Looks Crazy Impressive During Recent Physique Update
Chris Bumstead is working for a fourth consecutive Olympia title.
Chris Bumstead continues to make improvements to what already is a championship physique. The reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion recently shared an update on social media where he is looking insanely impressive.
Bumstead looks primed and ready to make a run at his fourth consecutive title. After missing some time in the gym at the beginning of 2022, Bumstead is back and is showing crazy strength and progress.
The Classic Physique competitor contracted COVID-19 and was forced to miss time time in the gym while losing a significant amount of weight. After a few weeks on the shelf, Bumstead returned and is clearly back to his normal self once again.
“A bum in the making.”
Chris Bumstead remains active on social media sharing different workouts and diet plans, including his bulking diet during this phase of prep for the Olympia. Bumstead recently shared a massive chest workout that he uses to gain size. It is no surprise that Bumstead is one of the most popular bodybuilders in the sport given the rise of Classic Physique.
This is a division that some believe might take over bodybuilding. Bumstead won his first Olympia title back in 2019, defeating reigning two-time champion at the time Breon Ansley. Terrence Ruffin has risen to the top as well along with some newcomers. Ruffin has won back-to-back Arnold Classic titles and finished as the runner-up to Bumstead at the Olympia.
Bumstead knows that there is more talent coming and he continues to stay ahead of the game. Urs Kalecinski and Ramon Rocha Queiroz both finished ahead of Ansley during the Arnold Classic, which means there are two more elite competitors to watch out for.
At this point, there is not a competitor that has been able to top Bumstead and he wants to keep it that way. By the looks of his training and physique updates, Bumstead is right where he wants to be at this point in the offseason.
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First INBA Australia Pro Natural Bodybuilder Kristy Graham-Kumabe Signs Multi-media Contract
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The first pro INBA Australia natural bodybuilder, Kristy Graham-Kumabe, signs a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and the INBA PNBA.
International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Australia athlete Kristy Graham-Kumabe signs a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, INBA/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Associaton (PNBA), and Iron Man Magazine. She’s the first INBA Australia athlete to join the other multi-media natural bodybuilders who have signed.
Kristy Graham-Kumabe is a 4x pro natural physique Australian champion. In the year she’s been competing in natural bodybuilding, she’s had great success. In addition to the multi-media contract, Graham-Kumabe was the PNBA Australian national Pro Figure champion and PNBA Australian national Pro Physique champion in 2021.
Kristy Graham-Kumabe published a post on Instagram expressing her gratitude for signing the contract. Graham-Kumabe stated:
“I’m overwhelmingly excited, proud, honoured and grateful to be able to announce I have been selected, offered and have signed a multi media contract with
@inbapnbaglobal_official @generationiron and @ironmanmagazine
To represent the biggest and most prestigious natural bodybuilding federation in the world is a dream come true.
A huge huge thank you to @inba_australia@inbapnbaglobal_official @ironmanmagazine @generationironfor this huge opportunity.
I would not be here doing what I do at the level I am without the day in day out support, guidance and next level coaching from my coach @s.hipwell and the gym community @muscle_hut_sc
Love and endless appreciation to my husband and 3 boys, my family and friends who support, encourage and allow me to go next level!
I will be hitting the international stage this year flying our Australian flag with pride.
Look forward to meeting the @inbapnbaglobal_official family and fellow athletes.
Thank you”
Below you can see Kristy-Graham-Kumabe’s complete statement regarding the multi-media contract.
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Multi-media Contract Details
INBA PNBA athletes who sign this multi-media contract will have many benefits. First, these athletes will get more exposure and promotion, including branding building – social media posts, write-ups, photoshoots -, special guest appearances, and posing and seminar sessions. For example, multi-media athletes Derek Joe and Peter Cichonski gave posing tips to Bunthoeun Ham before the 2022 INBA Capital City Championships. As a result, Ham went on to win the Classic Physique Open, won the Best Poser Award, and earned his PNBA pro card.
Furthermore, athletes will get Iron Man Magazine nutrition ads and endorsements. Every INBA PNBA competitor that signs a contract has a good standing with the league and agrees to follow the World Anti-Doping Agency guideline – the best drug testing standards in professional sports.
The INBA PNBA said the following statement concerning the multi-media contract:
“An opportunity for a natural bodybuilding athlete to acquire renown and recognition in the sport of natural bodybuilding, exploiting association’s promotional campaign via the iron man magazine, news and events, and the generation iron platform.”
Natural Bodybuilding’s Expansion
The INBA PNBA is the largest federation in natural bodybuilding, and it’s aiding in expanding the sport. The INBA PNBA gives out the most considerable cash and prizes to their athletes, hosts the most significant natural bodybuilding show – Natural Olympia – and has represented athletes in 60 countries. In addition, the INBA PNBA is now giving natural bodybuilders more publicity through the most prominent bodybuilding outlets – Generation Iron and Iron Man Magazine.
Generation Iron will be tuning in to every INBA PNBA show throughout the year. Click here to see INBA PNBA’s upcoming competition dates!
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Philip Ricardo Jr: How To Become A Successful Pro Natural Bodybuilder
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Philip Ricardo Jr. discusses the INBA/PNBA and how bodybuilding lovers who do not want to use drugs can become successful as a pro natural bodybuilder.
Philip Ricardo Jr. has his own promoted INBA/PNBA natural bodybuilding competition coming up this month. The Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends International is set for April 30, 2022 and will be the first major event in the INBA/PNBA 2022 season. That’s why we decided to reconnect with Ricardo Jr. and discuss his upcoming show and other trending topic sin both natural and untested bodybuilding. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Philip Ricardo Jr. goes into detail on how become a successful pro natural bodybuilder.
For many fans in the bodybuilding world, it’s seen that an actual bodybuilding career or success can only happen in the IFBB Pro league. That in order to become a successful bodybuilder, one will have to use PEDs such as steroids to become a bodybuilding superstar. But Philip Ricardo Jr. wants bodybuilding lovers to know that this isn’t true. The leading league in natural bodybuilding, INBA/PNBA, is taking strides to make pro natural bodybuilders super stars in their own right.
That’s why we reconnected with Philip Ricardo Jr. – to discuss the tactics and paths that aspiring natural bodybuilders can take to find success and a career in bodybuilding without having to resort to PEDs. With Ricardo’s very own Pro/Am show around the corner kicking off the INBA/PNBA season – there was no better time to inform those on the fence how they can go from aspiring bodybuilder to natural bodybuilding champion.
The INBA/PNBA Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends International is set to be the first major show of the INBA/PNBA season. Not only is this the first pro/am show of 2022 for the league, Philip Ricardo Jr. has personally worked to ensure that some of the biggest names in the INBA/PNBA will be competing. Former Mr. America and Natural Olympia champions will be in attendance to make for a superstar weekend (that Generation Iron will cover and provide a full recap later this month).
But how does one become an INBA/PNBA superstar? Is it possible to make a full time career out of being a pro natural bodybuilder? Philip Ricardo Jr. took some time with us to detail how the INBA/PNBA qualification system works and how the major pro shows handle prize money and promotion.
The INBA/PNBA is not unlike the IFBB/NPC. The INBA league (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) is the amateur division of the league. The PNBA (Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association) is the pro division of the league. Amateurs compete in INBA shows to eventually earn their pro card.
But unlike the IFBB Pro league, once a natural bodybuilder receives a pro card – they can continue to compete in the INBA amateur league as long as they want. This allows for flexibility in the bodybuilder’s career – they can continue to compete until they feel their physique is prepared for the pro level. Yet, while they prepare they can still gain experience (and cash prizes) by competing in the amateur league as they transition into pro.
The Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends International is the first pro/am of the season and a perfect showcase for what kind of success a pro natural bodybuilder can really achieve. In addition to this – you can witness the INBA amateur league strive for the next round of pro card qualifications.
Check out Philip Ricardo Jr.’s full tips and info on how to become a successful pro natural bodybuilder by watching our GI Exclusive interview segment above! And for more information on the Pro/Am Philip Ricardo Legends International – visit the official INBA/PNBA website right here.
Nick Walker Continues Moving Big Weight With 185-Pound Incline Dumbbell Press For 10 Reps
Nick Walker is showing off incredible strength with recent lift and sharing a physique update.
Nick Walker made it clear that he is going for the 2022 Olympia title and nothing else. During his offseason, Walker continues to put up big weight in the gym and shows why he will show up in better shape this time around. In a recent workout, Walker was able to lock out 185-pound dumbbells on incline press for 10 reps.
Walker has turned into one of the biggest competitors in bodybuilding. The mass monster finished fifth at the Olympia in October and was not satisfied with his performance. Now Walker, who chose not to defend his Arnold Classic title, has put all of his focus into the Olympia prep.
This particular workout featured a combination of chest and biceps. Walker performed incline bench presses with dumbbells along with low cable curls. When hitting incline bench presses, Walker was able to get the weight up.
This is not the first time that Nick Walker has put up big weight in recent weeks. He recently went through a shoulder day where he put up 165-pound dumbbell shoulder presses. Walker has been able to put on some size and does not look like he is going to slow down.
Nick Walker turned in one of the best rookie seasons in recent memory. He was able to earn qualification to the Olympia last year with a victory during the New York Pro. Walker followed this up with a victory during the Arnold Classic before heading to the Olympia two weeks later.
After his fifth-place finish, Walker expressed how he felt like it was a loss rather than a strong performance in his first Olympia. Walker made sure that he would place all of his attention into the 2022 show and not compete during the season.
This recent training session proves that Nick Walker has the strength and determination to get where he wants to be. It will be interesting to see how he will stack up this time around against the likes of Big Ramy and Brandon Curry, who won the Arnold Classic this year without Walker in the lineup.
The Olympia is set for December and will return to Las Vegas. This will be the site for the biggest competition of the year in bodybuilding with the elite talent in all of the sport.
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Up and Coming Russian Bodybuilder GoodVito Has Moved to Brazil
Russian bodybuilder GoodVito has made the move to Brazil.
It looks like popular bodybuilder Vitaliy Ulgonikov, better known as GoodVito, is moving to Brazil. The Russian bodybuilder is looking to make a big change and compete in the NPC and eventually the IFBB Pro League. It appears that his desire to be the best in the world is the reason for such a drastic move.
In order to become number one an individual must have several qualities. You have to have discipline, something that is nonnegotiable. You must also be willing to sacrifice in some way in order to obtain your ultimate goal. The sacrifice could be anything from sacrificing your time to getting outside your comfort zone and trying something new. It appears that Russian bodybuilder GoodVito has decided to do the latter.
Looking to become an IFBB pro and the best bodybuilder in the world, GoodVito has decided to take a different approach. That’s no small task, becoming the best of the best. The Russian bodybuilder decided to get outside his comfort zone and start fresh.
Big Move
GoodVito has moved to Brazil leaving his native Russia. The bodybuilder recently posted about the move on his Instagram page.
Friends, I arrived in Brazil ??, thanks for your hospitality. I will make a video in Portuguese. what are you interested in knowing??
I came to Brazil, my goal is to improve my form and put it in pro tournaments. @ugrinovv and I have a lot of work to do. In the near future I will tell you more about my move and general preparation plans. In the meantime, you can write your questions in the comments, I will try to answer them ?
This move is no doubt a major transition for GoodVito. The change of scenery and culture could exactly what he needed to become a top level pro. There will no doubt be more opportunities for him to compete in NPC and eventually IFBB shows. Time will tell if the move will produce benefits or drawbacks.
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