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Roelly Winklaar Rethinking Retirement: “I Never Thought I Would Have Ended It Like This”
Egberton Rulove “Roelly” Etienne-Winklaar‘s official retirement status has yet to be decided. In a recent The Menace Podcast, Winklaar, joined by Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and Chris Cormier, discussed injuries, protein intake, and whether or not a comeback is on the horizon.
As a standout Men’s Open competitor, Winklaar quickly garnered attention in the IFBB Pro League with cartoonish muscle density, size, and pronounced triceps. The Curaçaoan/Dutch native has proven himself against elite talent, having earned and competed at Mr. Olympia a total of 10 times.
Fans of bodybuilding will be amazed but not surprised to hear that Roelly Winklaar has the most impressive and colossal triceps in bodybuilding history. Roelly’s triceps are so enormous that they redefine what is possible in bodybuilding.
What’s more, Roelly’s triceps are massive even when his arms are at rest. But he also knows how to show off his triceps with perfect posing. Whether he’s doing his signature side triceps pose or a cross-body arm pose, Roelly has unparalleled triceps that make him stand out as the best in the business. No one else even comes close to his impressive physique.
In 2018, Winklaar recorded his best Mr. Olympia performance, where he pushed the late Shawn Rhoden in the first call-out. He ultimately finished third but also received the Olympia People’s Champ Award. Well-respected for his active schedule, Winklaar’s last competition saw him reach ninth at the 2021 Romania Pro.
Questions surrounding Roelly’s retirement have lingered for some time. Last year, fans noticed he downsized his physique, which spurred rumors of his departure from the sport online. In addition, he helped fellow compeittor William Bonac prepare for 2022 Mr. Olympia.
Following a five-hour left shoulder rotator cuff surgery, Winklaar voiced that his future in bodybuilding was uncertain. He said the healing process would factor into his decision to make a comeback. And while he admits he may never build the physique he carried in his prime, Winklaar isn’t ready to close the door on his career.
Roelly Winklaar Hints at Comeback, Talks Injuries and Retirement
When explicitly asked if he was officially retired, Roelly Winklaar had the following to say:
“I can’t answer that no, [officially retired] I don’t want to retire. I don’t want to retire but the injuries that I have I think I can do better to be my best back on stage. I was fighting with myself to train so I can compete with myself even training to look good, but to be the best and what I want… I think it could be never anymore but,” Roelly Winklaar said.
“If I go back, I’ll be smarter and just control the muscle, the pump, and everything,” said Winklaar. “It was after Tampa, after my surgery, exactly. It was… I was training light weight but I was still feeling fit. It was after my surgery [where I decided to stop]. I was just trying to but it wasn’t going.”
Winklaar believes his heavy training likely caused the shoulder injury that has prevented him from working out and competing.
“I don’t know how to call it in English, rotator cuff, it’s done. It’s too much, third-grade [tear]. I tried food, I tried. No, it’s only from the gym from all the years of heavy training,” said Winklaar. “Yeah [I had surgery] that was in 2020 when I did it. I started training back again. And exactly all my last shows, 2021, I didn’t want to eat well. I don’t exactly know, that’s why I placed bad.”
According to Dennis James, ‘The Beast’ has nothing left to prove as a bodybuilder.
“Roelly doesn’t have anything to prove anymore, your name is cemented in the IFBB Pro League forever. People will talk about ‘The Beast’ for the next 100 years. You’ll never have to worry about that. Maybe, I would have loved to see was you getting off stage and telling your fans ‘This is it for me, I’m going to hang it up.’”
Winklaar would have preferred to leave the sport on his own accord instead of an injury forcing him to stop.
“Exactly, I’ve never had a chance to do that. I never thought that I would have ended it like this, you know,” says Winklaar.
Regarding his career’s best physique, the 45-year-old believes his greatest look came in 2018.
“The Arnold Classic Australia,” added Roelly.
During his tenure, Roelly was over 300 pounds but said pushing the limits of his size never helped at shows.
“The heaviest I have ever been was maybe 138 kilos (305 pounds),” said Winklaar. “I can’t go heavier because in that time, I was like heavier on stage. I was like 128 and nobody was liking my shape anymore. That’s why I don’t be heavier anymore.”
To maintain muscle mass, Winklaar discussed common proteins he consumed.
“I was eating in my prep I was always eating fish. No more, like two kilos, two kilos of chicken,” said Winklaar. “I don’t have protein [shakes] no, shakes. No shakes. With eggs [and chicken] for breakfast.”
This isn’t the first time Roelly Winklaar has reflected on his career. In a special appearance on William Bonac’s Gye Nyame podcast, Winklaar revealed that politics affected his placings at contests ‘a lot.’ However, he made it clear that his exit from bodybuilding was a direct result of his recent shoulder injury.
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While it doesn’t appear to be final, Roelly Winklaar is heavily considering a comeback. Given his abrupt departure, fans would love to see him back on stage.
You can watch the full video below from the Muscle and Fitness YouTube channel:
Published: 8 May, 2023 | 11:50 AM EDT
Roelly Winklaar Unsure of Bodybuilding Comeback After 5-Hr Left Shoulder Surgery: ‘We Will See’
For the past few months, bodybuilding fans have wondered about Roelly Winklaar’s retirement status after noticeably downsizing. Recently, Winklaar underwent left shoulder surgery and said his bodybuilding comeback will depend on his recovery. Winklaar, a Curaçaoan/ Dutch mass monster, turned heads the moment he started competing in the IFBB. His full chest, huge arms, and 3D musculature made him stand out even on some of the sport’s most competitive stages. Roelly was revered for his activity levels and made a career out of competing often. In fact, Roelly took his talents to the Mr. Olympia event a total of ten times. In addition to a number of Pro show victories, his best Mr. Olympia performance came in 2018. He pushed seven-time winner Phil Heath and the late Shawn Rhoden on his way to finishing third. His bronze performance also earned him the first-ever People’s Champ award. Roelly Winklaar last competed at the 2021 Romania Pro, a competition that saw him place ninth. Over time, he’s made no mention one way or another about retirement. However, speculations about him stepping away from the sport grew in Feb. after the bodybuilder showed off a massively downsized physique.More questions loomed about where his career stood in August when he was spotted training/helping William Bonac for his latest Olympia prep. Now, Winklaar is directly addressing these concerns in his latest YouTube video. Roelly Winklaar’s Downsizing Caused by Shoulder Injury, says Recovery Will Decide Potential ComebackAccording to Winklaar, his recent weight loss came as a result of not being able to train properly. “I want to explain to everybody what’s happening with me and hope everybody [don’t] ask me things. I hope everybody sees this so they don’t ask me more of what’s happening with me. I don’t train like more than a year. I don’t train anymore. Why, because I have a shoulder injury that’s [been] going on for three years. Exactly last year, I had to completely stop [training] because of too much pain. I find somebody that can fix it for me in Brazil. I want to thank Arrieta for that and the doctor too who brought me to those solutions,” Roelly Winklaar said. He added that his chances of coming back to compete will depend on the success of his latest five-hour surgery. “Everybody asking me why I lost weight, what’s happened, when will I compete again, when will I train again — it’s not allowed. I have too much pain. We will see if it will be better or not.” “I [went] to the surgery. I waited for the doctor. I’m very healthy but my shoulders don’t work with me. That’s why I needed the surgery. It’s the left shoulder and we’re going to do it [heal successfully]. I’m going to be fine again.”After the lengthy operation, Winklaar checked in to give fans a health update: “The surgery [went] perfect. Surgery is done. It was a long surgery, like five hours. To find things that no one was accepting to be there. I want to thank the doctor who helped me out with this. Let me see where it ends,” Roelly Winklaar said. “I’m done and I go home. It was successful because I don’t have the pain that I had before. I feel great. Just gonna say to the doctor [again] thanks.” Despite his struggles to train, Winklaar continues to shape up-and-coming talent in the Men’s Open division. His last collaboration saw him pump iron in the company of rising star Andrew Jacked. They pushed each other through a high-volume leg workout. Again, the workout prompted more questions about whether ‘The Beast’ will one day return to his old stomping grounds. RELATED: Roelly Winklaar Blasts Arms With Larry Wheels In Recent Training SessionBelow you can find a full list of Mr. Olympia finishes by Roelly WinklaarHaving competed against names like Phil Heath and Kai Greene, fans would love nothing more than to see Roelly Winklaar back on stage. In the coming months, Winklaar will assess his comeback chances while healing from the extensive shoulder surgery. Watch Roelly Winklaar’s full YouTube video below:
Milos Sarcev: The Biggest Weaknesses Roelly Winklaar Must Improve To Dominate
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Milos Sarcev reflects on Roelly Winklaar’s struggles in 2021 and what he needs to do to dominate on the bodybuilding stage once again.
Roelly Winklaar is a beloved pro bodybuilder and often called the people’s champ by many fans. This is due to Winklaar’s enormous mass monster size that nearly shakes the earth whenever he steps on stage. Though he’s gotten close, the competitor has never earned a Mr. Olympia title. However, he has often been a top 5 competitor that many hoped would rise up to win one day. These hopes were somewhat dashed in 2021, with Roelly Winklaar placing lower than expected and also dropping out of select shows. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Milos Sarcev breaks down Roelly Winklaar’s 2021 physique and explains what needs to improve for success in 2022.
Many fans were shocked when Roelly Winklaar placed 11th at the 2021 Mr. Olympia. It was a large drop down for the elite competitor – who placed 5th in 2019 and 3rd in 2018 at the Mr. Olympia. However, the moment Winklaar stepped on stage last year, it was clear something was off. It wasn’t the people’s champ mass monster physique fans were used to.
That’s why we turned to bodybuilding coach and guru Milos Sarcev to give his thoughts on Roelly Winklaar’s 2021 physique. He pinpointed the two biggest weaknesses Winklaar is facing – and how he needs to improve them to become a dominant force on the stage once again. Milos believes it’s possible and even spoke briefly with Winklaar sharing his advice.
Roelly Winlaar’s biggest weaknesses
Milos Sarcev starts off by stating one big weakness that Roelly Winklaar has always suffered from – his conditioning. Much like Big Ramy, Winklaar is one of the biggest mass monster in the Men’s Open division. And also like Big Ramy, Winklaar often suffers from controlling his stomach and maintaining dry shredded conditioning. This was still evident in 2021, perhaps even slightly worse than in previous years. That lack of conditioning – in combination with another weak lagging body part – was the key element to his lower placing.
So what was that second weakness? Milos Sarcev believes that Roelly Winklaar’s legs were lacking. Of course, bringing up legs is always the hardest body part for most pro Men’s Open competitors. But when you are competing on the elite stage and battling the top five in the world – lacking in the leg department will knock you out of the top 5 or even top 10 at Mr. Olympia. That’s what seemed to happen here.
Milos Sarcev reveals during our interview that Roelly Winklaar spoke to him after his low placing at the Chicago Pro. According to Sarcev, Winklaar was actually worried that his size had gotten too small which is why he was placing low. Sarcev admitted that Winklaar had downsized slightly – but this was not in fact his weakness.
“He asked me what is my opinion and he thought he was much smaller. I said like, yeah. As smaller as he was he was still big enough. That wasn’t the problem. But he needed conditioning and he needed legs. So in other shows that he entered he tried to put size back on and by Prague he was humongous… but still the conditioning was not there.”
– Milos Sarcev
Milos Sarcev went on to say that Roelly Winklaar putting back on more size might have actually hurt him for the rest of his competitive season that year. Sarcev explains that for him to put on so much size so quickly – he lost even more control of his midsection.
Roelly Winklaar may have had a tough year – but we wouldn’t count him out just yet. Yes, he has been competing for quite some time and comes from an older era of the sport. But athletes like Dexter Jackson have proved that age is just a number. And while Big Ramy is somewhat younger – it did take him nearly a decade to become the Mr. Olympia champion. Winklaar is an experienced competitor with a passion for the sport. We are excited to see what he brings to the stage in 2022.
You can watch Milos Sarcev’s full comments on Roelly Winklaar (and some talk abotu Chris Bumstead’s dominance as well) in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Roelly Winklaar is Looking Considerably Downsized
Roelly Winklaar has lost some mass.
Roelly Winklaar is looking very downsized in a recent update. The veteran bodybuilder has lost a considerable amount of mass since his last day m stage performance.
Carrying around a considerable amount of muscle on your frame isn’t particularly healthy. It’s one of the reasons so many people refuse to become bodybuilders. The health risks involved are just a bit insurmountable for the average Joe. Those in the Men’s Open division in particular pack pounds and pounds of mass onto their frames.
The recent rash of deaths in the bodybuilding community has been causing major concerns. Even the relatively younger Antoine Vaillant has had to deal with recent health scares. One can only imagine that it has to do with the profession that these competitors are in.
Roelly Winklaar however appears to be going for a different look these days.
Known for having an extremely massive physique, Roelly Winklaar has never been a small man. That said Winklaar is looking much different than he has in the last decade.
Recently Roelly Winklaar has resurfaced, but he doesn’t look anything like we’re used to seeing him. The veteran bodybuilder looks considerably downsized. Winklaar has gone from looking like this…
To most recently looking like this…
While it’s certain that Roelly Winklaar has lost a ton of mass, the reason why isn’t yet known. But what is certain is that this is a Winklaar we’ve never seen before. Hopefully it’s not because of a health risk of some kind. If it’s because he’s looking to retire it would also be pretty shocking. We’ll see how this story continues to develop.For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Could This Be the End of the Road for Roelly Winklaar?
Roelly Winklaar has fallen on tough times.
After his last few performances were less than impressive, the notion that the career of Roelly Winklaar could be on borrowed time is been floating around. After coming in ninth place at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro, is the end of the road near for the bodybuilding veteran?
Competitive athletes all have a shelf life. No one can compete forever in their chosen sport. It takes diligence, the right game planning, the right nutrition, a multitude of elements to compete at the highest levels. Knowing this high level athlete give it their all with every opportunity they can. But the clock is always ticking and no one can compete forever.
Every athlete faces the crossroads of competing and retiring. Its exactly where Roelly Winklaar may find himself currently.
After disappointing showings in his last several stage appearances, Roelly Winklaar appears to have lost a step. The last two years have been tough on everyone, but appears to have been particularly trying for Winklaar.
After being stuck in Turkey due to the pandemic Roelly Winklaar couldn’t train like he usually does. It’s likely that the bodybuilding veteran faced other undisclosed trials as well. But what is clear is that Winklaar hasn’t been in top form as of late. His most recent showings at the Prague Pro and the Romanian Muscle Fest Pro left onlookers with questions. Could the best years of Roelly Winklaar be behind him?
Roelly Winklaar couldn’t crack the top six at the Romanian Muscle Fest Pro. In fact the veteran bodybuilder had to settle for ninth place at the show. It’s a far cry from his dominant victory at the 2018 Arnold Classic Australia or his strong showing at the 2018 Olympia taking third. Even when he wasn’t cracking into the Olympia top three Winklaar was still able to acquit himself well. But now it seems that he just can’t find his stride.
So there’s a couple of ways Roelly Winklaar could maximize his efforts to give it his final push. His recent performances could be a long game to rack up points to qualify early for the 2022 Olympia. If he’s able to qualify early it will allow him to work on his physique ahead of the 2022 show. But perhaps stepping away from the stage could be the one thing Winklaar needs. The rest and recovery could do his body good and the time off could allow him to train and work on things rather than burning the candle at both ends.
So could these recent showings be a sign of Roelly Winklaar slowing down? Or could we see the bodybuilding veteran bounce back?
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Roelly Winklaar Allegedly Out Of Arnold Classic 2021
There have been rumors that Roelly Winklaar will not compete at the 2021 Arnold Classic.
Roelly Winklaar was set to be one of the biggest names on stage on Saturday at the 2021 Arnold Classic but that might not be the case. Winklaar is allegedly going to miss the contest with an undisclosed medical issue.
On Tuesday, a list of competitors was released on the official website of the Arnold Classic. Winklaar was not one of the athletes listed. This event will take place on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Winklaar has not yet officially said that he is out but an Instagram post on Tuesday could be telling.
“As the saying goes: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”.I believe there’s a higher purpose and a far bigger reason for everything in life. Notwithstanding that, I am far from done ? @yamamotonutrition“
Roelly Winklaar officially joined the list of competitors for the Arnold Classic on June 29, along with New York Pro winner Nick Walker. With less than a week until competition, Winklaar appears to be out and there has not been a replacement named.
Winklaar is now the third name to withdraw from the competition. 2017 AC champion Cedric McMillan pulled out of the competition with an injury while Lionel Beyeke was forced to dropout because of travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
Over the years, Winklaar has put together an impressive career with 11 total victories. He has appeared in the Arnold Classic five times and is a nine-time Olympia competitor.
Winklaar is qualified to compete in this year’s Olympia. He will look to return to the biggest stage after a difficult year. Winklaar pulled out of the 2020 Arnold Classic to train for the 2020 Olympia. He was forced to miss that as well after testing positive for COVID. Winklaar was able to return during the Chicago Pro, where he placed fifth, and finished second to Nathan De Asha during the Europa Pro.
As of now, there are still 11 names set to compete on Saturday. Here is the full lineup as of Tuesday afternoon:
William Bonac
Maxx Charles
Seung Chul Lee
Mohamed El Eman
Steve Kuclo
Hassan Mostafa
Sergio Oliva Jr.
Justin Rodriguez
Iain Valliere
Akim Williams
Nick Walker
We will have to wait and see if Winklaar is able to get healthy in order to step on the biggest stage in 2021. The Olympia is set for Oct. 7-10 in Orlando.
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After Taking Second At The Europa Pro, Where Does Roelly Winklaar Go From Here?
What is the next move for Roelly Winklaar after taking second at the Europa Pro?
Well it seems that Roelly Winklaar has come up short once again. While taking second at the Europa Pro was an improvement in pacing, Roelly has once again missed an opportunity to qualify for the 2021 Olympia.
Nathan De Asha gave Roelly Winklaar all he could handle and more at the Europa Pro. While Roelly looked much improved at this show, he still wasn’t able to nail his conditioning at the show. The best man won, and while many have brought up the stage lighting as an issue at the show, it must be said that Roelly hasn’t been at his best in these last two shows.
It begs the question, what does Roelly Winklaar have left in the tank?
After showing such incredible promise at the 2018 Olympia, Roelly Winklaar has been backsliding a bit. That said, he had still acquitted himself well at the 2019 Olympia. His 2020 opportunity was unfortunately knocked off course due to getting sick. Since that time we haven’t seen Roelly step on stage until the Chicago Pro. His conditioning and size were both off at the show. But he vowed to come back much improved.
At the Europa Pro we saw a much improved Roelly Winklaar, one far more in tune with the usual “Beast” we’re used to seeing. Yet he was unable to overcome Nathan De Asha who himself hasn’t been on stage for quite some time. But Nathan was truly impressive and deserving of the victory. That said, Roelly was certainly no slouch at this show.
Should Roelly Winklaar Compete at The Arnold Classic?
At this point there’s only one option left for Roelly Winklaar if he hopes to step onto the Olympia stage. Roelly would have to compete and win at the Arnold Classic Ohio. But with only a few weeks to prep and lagging behind in his recent shows, it could be a tall order for the veteran bodybuilder.
While competing at the Arnold Classic is an option, Roelly Winklaar may be better off skipping the show and the Olympia. Instead a better strategy would be to win a show after the Olympia and qualify for the 2022 show is the ideal best option for Roelly at this point.
Roelly Winklaar still has plenty left in the tank, but taking the smart approach is ideal.
What do you think of Roelly Winklaar and his recent performances?
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PREVIEW: Roelly Winklaar vs. Nathan De Asha Highlight The 2021 Europa Spain
Roelly Winklaar and Nathan De Asha will be back in action this weekend attempting to gain qualification to the 2021 Olympia.
There will be more qualifications to the 2021 Olympia handed out this weekend and two big names will be back on stage at the forefront.
Both Roelly Winklaar and Nathan De Asha will compete in the 2021 Europa Pro Spain hoping to gain an automatic bid to the biggest event of the year. This competition will take place on Sunday, Aug. 15 in Alicante, Spain. Winklaar and De Asha will headline a long list of competitors in the Men’s Bodybuilding division.
For Winklaar, this will be another competition where a big performance is expected. He returned to competing during the Chicago Pro 2021 but finished fifth after entering the contest as one of the favorites. Winklaar was then originally listed on the competitor list for the Tampa Pro 2021 but was a late scratch and ended up out of the competition.
Winklaar has been put on the list for the upcoming Europa Pro Spain and he is not the only headliner that is present.
Nathan De Asha will also headline the competition. Since earning his pro card in 2013, De Asha has been one of the top performers in the sport. He competed in three-straight Olympias from 2016-2018 with his highest finish being seventh in 2017. It has not always been a smooth road for De Asha. He has dealt with some legal issues during his career but is ready to get back on stage and show that he is still a force.
2021 Europa Pro Spain Competitor List
The addition of Winklaar and De Asha makes this competition one to keep an eye on. There will be plenty of action over the weekend with different competitors vying for qualification to the Olympia.
Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed! For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Roelly Winklaar Appears To Be Out of Tampa Pro
Is Roelly Winklaar out of the 2022 Tampa Pro?
It appears that an interesting development has occurred in regards to veteran bodybuilder Roelly Winklaar. The long-time competitor had set his sights on the Tampa Pro after a disappointing showing at the Chicago Pro. That appears to have changed now as it appears that Roelly could be out of the show.
Recently a new competitors list went live to build some hype ahead of the Tampa Pro. With saw some familiar names on the list, namely Iain Valliere who is looking impressive heading into the show. We expected to see Vailliere face off against Roelly Winklaar at the show. The problem is Roelly’s name was nowhere to be found on the competitors list.
But with his absence from the list of competitors, many have speculated Roelly Winklaair is out of the Tampa Pro. Below is the competitors list for Men’s Open Bodybuilding.
2021 Tampa Pro Competitors List
With Roelly Winklaar potentially out, that leaves only Iain Valliere and Maxx Charles at the top of the heap. Both competitors have what it takes to earn their opportunity to compete at the 2021 Olympia. While Charles has been very impressive in recent showings he’ll have all he can handle taking on Valliere.
As for Roelly Winklaar it’s unclear where he stands. If he doesn’t compete here his chances of being able to qualify for the Olympia will grow even more slim. For now we’ll have to wait and see. Rumors have surfaced that he could compete in Spain, but that has yet to be confirmed.
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After Taking Fifth at the Chicago Pro, Roelly Winklaar Vows to Compete at Tampa Pro
Roelly Winklaar vows to return to competition in two weeks.
What a wild turn of events. Roelly Winklaar took fifth place at the Chicago Pro. The veteran bodybuilder was unable to qualify for the 2021 Olympia. Instead it was Hunter Labrada who was able to take the top spot at the Chicago Pro and punch his ticket to the big show.
To say that it was a shock to see Roelly Winklaar not only miss his opportunity to win the Chicago Pro, but end up in fifth is an understatement. It was truly one of the bigger upsets in recent memory.
With the placing it certainly seems as if a changing of the guard is occurring in bodybuilding. Think about; no longer do we see names like Victor Martinez, Kai Greene, Dexter Jackson (for obvious reasons) and now Roelly Winklaar win shows. It’s now names like Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker who are taking top honors.
Next Stop: Tampa Pro
With that said one show alone isn’t enough to declare Roelly Winklaar finished. The veteran bodybuilder took to social media to inform fans of his next move.
First of all, I would like to send a huge thank you to the @ifbb_pro_league, @wingsofstrength, and @timgardnerproduction for putting on such an amazing and incredible show!
I would also like to congratulate @hunterlabrada on his WIN… It was a fun and great battle amongst us bro!
Even though I came up short this time, the fight doesn’t stop here… Tampa Pro here I come!!!??
It looks like Roelly Winklaar has his sights set on Tampa Pro.
While it’s great to see Roelly Winklaar continue to fight the good fight, he’ll have a tough line up to contend with at the Tampa Pro. Namely, Roelly will have to face off against opposition like Iain Valliere who is absolutely no slouch. Perhaps Roelly can turn things around and show the bodybuilding world that his recent loss was a fluke rather than a trend.
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