Mike Matarazzo

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Michael Richard Matarazzo is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Born on November 8, 1965 and originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matarazzo moved to Venice, California to further his bodybuilding career. Formerly a boxer, Matarazzo first won the 1989 Gold's Gym Classics in Massachusetts. He eventually competed for the first time in the Mr. Olympia of 1991. Known for his electric performances on stage and his massive arms, earning him the nickname of "Big Guns", his best placing in his 7 total appearances in the Mr. Olympia competition was 9th place in 1998.

Matarazzo's last appearance in a professional bodybuilding event was the 2001 Mr. Olympia, where he placed 21st[1]. He was forced to retire due to having open heart surgery on December 8th, 2004 as a result of clogged arteries. This is the result of eating as much as 5 lbs of red meat per day. He is currently residing in Modesto, California[2] and was last reported to be working as a bail bondsman for AJ's Bail Bonds[3]. On November 8, 2007, Matarazzo suffered a heart attack, his second cardiac-related problem since his surgery in December 2004[4].

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[edit] Contest history

  • 1991 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
  • 1991 Mr. Olympia, Did not place
  • 1992 Arnold Classic, 15th
  • 1992 Ironman Pro Invitational, 5th
  • 1993 Arnold Classic, 6th
  • 1993 Night of Champions, 8th
  • 1993 Mr. Olympia, 18th
  • 1993 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational, 2nd
  • 1994 Arnold Classic, 9th
  • 1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 8th
  • 1995 Florida Pro Invitational, 7th
  • 1995 South Beach Pro Invitational, 7th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 9th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 9th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 9th
  • 1996 Night of Champions, 5th
  • 1996 Mr. Olympia, 13th
  • 1997 Canada Pro Cup, 2nd
  • 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 11th
  • 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 10th
  • 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 10th
  • 1997 Night of Champions, 4th
  • 1997 Mr. Olympia, 13th
  • 1997 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
  • 1998 Night of Champions, 3rd
  • 1998 Mr. Olympia, 9th
  • 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 7th
  • 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd
  • 1999 Mr. Olympia, 11th
  • 2000 Night of Champions, Did not place
  • 2000 Toronto Pro Invitational, 6t
  • 2001 Night of Champions, 5th
  • 2001 Mr. Olympia, 21st

[edit] References

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  3. ^ 4
  4. ^ 5

1. http://www.bodybuilders.com/mike.htm
2. http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/mikematarazzo2004-12-23.html
3. http://www.flexonline.com/news/265
4. Schmidt, Juilan. "Births & Bonds." Flex, April 2006.
5. http://www.muscletime.com/news/latest/mike-matarazzo-has-heart-attack/

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