Archive for March 19th, 2008

By Millard Baker

Pro Bodybuilding Weekly interviewed IFBB Pro bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi today for the first time since his release from jail. Hide Yamagishi was arrested and charged with steroid possession and distribution in December 2007; he was released after 65 days in jail after his attorney had all felony charges dismissed. His travel visa was revoked.

Yamagishi told Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo of Pro Bodybuilding Weekly that he is currently working to obtain a visa so he can compete at the 2008 IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships in Tampa, Florida on August 9, 2008 and possibly the 2008 Europa Pro show.

Hide is not angry or bitter and the events that have occurred over the past few months. He continues to be grateful for every opportunity bodybuilding has provided him. He told listeners his relationship with Milos Sarcev is good and he hopes to work with him in the “future forever.” He thanked his fans for their support while he was in jail with special thanks to Silvio Samuel and Mitsuru Okabe.

He continues to take full responsibility for everything that has happened to him and implores fans to learn from his mistakes repeating sentiments recorded a video message last month for his fans upon his initial return to Japan.

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IFBB New York Pro Fitness Classic – April 12, 2008

The 2008 IFBB NY Pro Fitness Classic will be held in conjunction with the National Qualifying NPC New York Metropolitan Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Last year Tracey Greenwood took top honors at this show. I spoke with Trixy yesterday and she informed that she won’t be back to defend her title. Thus far, thirteen IFBB pros have confirmed that they will be after the title. Three competitors will qualify for the 2008 Fitness Olympia at this show. There are a few veterans as well as a couple rookie debuts taking place in the Big Apple.

Here is the “non-official” list of fitness competitors:

• Maggie Blanchard
• Myriam Capes
• Nicole Duncan
• Kendra Elias
• Heidi Fletcher
• Oksana Grishina
• Donna Louise Jones
• Michele Mayberry
• Lisa McCormick
• Tami Ough
• Bethany Wagner
• Trish Warren
• Nicole Wilkins

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Dexter Jackson signs with Weider Publications
2008 is looking good for Dexter, he recently beat Phil Heath and won the Arnold Classic and just signed a contract with Weider.
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