Written by Peter McGough
09 August 2014

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Victor & William Battle It Out

PBW Championships: Prejudging Report

 

It’s often been said bodybuilding is an illusion (which probably explains why many times I’ve been asked to disappear) and the truism of that was proved today (August 9) at the prejudging of PBW Championships men’s open staged in Tampa, Florida.

 In the countdown to the contest the buzz was all about could Victor Martinez reach back into the past and resurrect the physique hat had brought his so much glory and do and complete a mini U-turn in his career after a succession of bad luck misadventures. When he drew number 13 at the competitors meeting it was difficult not to stifle a “here we go again,” sigh. His biggest threat seemed to be in the Bertil Fox like package of Holland’s William Bonac.

 After all the 22 competitors had completed their mandatories it seemed that Bonac might indeed spoil Victor's day, even though he was his best for maybe two or three years. But when they stood next to each other to go through the eight comparisons the tables were turned as Victor’s greater shape. width and physique flow won in these aging peepers the round. Still this evening’s finals will allocate the final 50% of the voting rights so anything can happen,

 It looks like the hulking aircraft sized upper body of Maxx Charles will take third with a ripped Mohammad Al Bannout following him. After his Sacramento third spot of last week Manuel Romero faded, but an emerging star could well be Paraguay’s Pablo Zayas who came out like a beast in Big Ramy style. He wasn’t in contest condition, but if he gets there, look out world.

 WE’RE STILL AT ONLY HALF TIME FOR THESE CONTESTS, WITH 50% OF THE MARKS TO BE AWARDED THIS EVENING. STAY TUNED TO MUSCULARDEVELOPMENT.COM, BODYBUILDING’S #1 MEDIA DESTINATION, FOR CONTINUING COVERAGE (PLAY-BY-PLAY, VIDEO INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS) OF THE 2014 PRO BODYBUILDING WORLDWIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS. TONIGHT’S FINALS COMMENCE AT 5.00PM EST.

 

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