Melvin Anthony
Encyclopedia
Melvin Anthony is an IFBB
professional bodybuilder.
and Riverside, California
. Melvin first started working out in his teenage years and by the time he was 18 had a solid enough physique to earn a football scholarship at San Bernardino Valley College
where he was the powerback in a two running back system.
It was in his late college years that Melvin hurt his knee and started competing in bodybuilding
contests. In 1993 Melvin got his first major result, a 3rd place at the Fontana Ironman contest. His first NPC (National Physique Committee
) competition came in 1995, where he placed 1st in the heavyweight class of the NPC Palm Springs competition. His first IFBB competition came in 2000, where he placed 2nd in the Night of Champions
(Now called The New York Pro). After other various competitions he competed in his first Arnold Classic
in 2001, where he placed 2nd. His first Mr. Olympia
was in 2001, where he placed 11th.
Melvin has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, and has been featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Melvin Anthony now lives in North San Bernardino
, California
with his wife Ivette. He is a devoted Christian
and has numerous Bible
verses posted on his website.
During the early 2000s, Melvins' music routines and voice overs were mixed by David 'KrusH' Wilmore. Wilmore also provided music mixes for other top IFBB and fitness competitors including Kelly Ryan, Craig Titus, Laura Mak and Chris Cormier.
Off Season Weight: 265 lb
Competition Weight: 215 lb
Chest: 55"
Legs: 28"
Shoulders: 35"
Arms: 20"
Calves: 16"
Waist: 34"
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International Federation of BodyBuilders
The International Federation of BodyBuilders is a competitive bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by brothers Ben and Joe Weider and is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world. Currently, the IFBB consists of seven different sub-divisions for different competitors ,...
professional bodybuilder.
Biography
Melvin Anthony grew up in the lower-middle-class neighborhoods of SacramentoSacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
and Riverside, California
Riverside, California
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California...
. Melvin first started working out in his teenage years and by the time he was 18 had a solid enough physique to earn a football scholarship at San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino Valley College is a community college located in San Bernardino, California. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The two-year college has an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students and covers...
where he was the powerback in a two running back system.
It was in his late college years that Melvin hurt his knee and started competing in bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
contests. In 1993 Melvin got his first major result, a 3rd place at the Fontana Ironman contest. His first NPC (National Physique Committee
National Physique Committee
The National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
) competition came in 1995, where he placed 1st in the heavyweight class of the NPC Palm Springs competition. His first IFBB competition came in 2000, where he placed 2nd in the Night of Champions
Night of Champions
Night of Champions is a bodybuilding contest held every year in New York City, USA. It began in 1978 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
(Now called The New York Pro). After other various competitions he competed in his first Arnold Classic
Arnold Classic
The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
in 2001, where he placed 2nd. His first Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
was in 2001, where he placed 11th.
Melvin has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, and has been featured on the cover of FLEX magazine. Melvin Anthony now lives in North San Bernardino
San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California is a large city in the Inland Empire Metropolitan Area of Southern California.San Bernardino may also refer to:-Landforms:*San Bernardino , a torrent that flows through the Italian province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
with his wife Ivette. He is a devoted Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
and has numerous Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
verses posted on his website.
During the early 2000s, Melvins' music routines and voice overs were mixed by David 'KrusH' Wilmore. Wilmore also provided music mixes for other top IFBB and fitness competitors including Kelly Ryan, Craig Titus, Laura Mak and Chris Cormier.
Stats
Height: 5'7Off Season Weight: 265 lb
Competition Weight: 215 lb
Chest: 55"
Legs: 28"
Shoulders: 35"
Arms: 20"
Calves: 16"
Waist: 34"
Contest history
- 1993 Musclemania, Heavyweight, 3rd
- 1998 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 2nd
- 1999 NPC USA Championships, Super-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
- 2000 Night of Champions, 7th
- 2001 Arnold Classic, 7th
- 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 7th
- 2001 Grand Prix England, 6th
- 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th
- 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2001 Mr. Olympia, 11th
- 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
- 2002 Night of Champions, 8th
- 2002 Southwest Pro Cup, 10th
- 2003 Arnold Classic, 8th
- 2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd
- 2003 Mr. Olympia, 9th
- 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 4th
- 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 8th
- 2004 Hungarian Pro Invitational, 4th
- 2004 Night of Champions, 1st
- 2005 Arnold Classic, 5th
- 2005 Ironman Pro Invitational, 4th
- 2005 Mr. Olympia, 7th
- 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
- 2006 Arnold Classic, 5th
- 2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 3rd
- 2006 Mr. Olympia, 5th
- 2007 Mr. Olympia, 6th
- 2008 Arnold Classic, 8th
- 2008 Australian Pro Grand Prix, 2nd
- 2008 Atlantic City Pro, 1st
- 2008 Mr. Olympia, 6th
See also
- Arnold ClassicArnold ClassicThe Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
- Ironman Pro InvitationalIronman Pro InvitationalThe Ironman Pro Invitational is a IFBB bodybuilding contest held every year. It began in 1990 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
- List of male professional bodybuilders
- Mr. OlympiaMr. OlympiaMr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of the professional men's bodybuilding contest at Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness . Joe Weider created the contest to enable the...
- Night of ChampionsNight of ChampionsNight of Champions is a bodybuilding contest held every year in New York City, USA. It began in 1978 and is considered one of the top professional bodybuilding events, with the top five finalists qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest....
- San Francisco Pro InvitationalSan Francisco Pro InvitationalThe San Francisco Pro Invitational is an IFBB professional bodybuilding contest.-Winners:-See also:*List of male professional bodybuilders*List of female professional bodybuilders...
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