Bodybuilding is one of the most competitive sports in creation. But it has often been considered an unfair sport, primarily due to the subjective nature of valuation. Often athletes like Lee Priest have complained about the same. Some have even quit because of it. Despite this and his height of 5’4 inches, the ‘Giant Killer’ defeated Ronnie Coleman five times in just one year.

Recently, a video got attention on the internet where the sports fanatics came together to support this fearless, courageous bodybuilder, Lee Priest. Throughout his career, he has been in many controversies, regardless of this he gained popularity because of his generosity.

The reason why Lee Priest was banned from IFBB

This Youtube short video was shared by a page dedicated to bodybuilding, called Bodybuilding Beast. In this short clip, they showcased plenty of reasons why he got banned from the IFBB, the pinnacle of bodybuilding federations for a lifetime showcasing the injustice that floats in the realm of bodybuilding. 

During the 2003 Mr. Olympia Press conference, the host Wayne DeMellia asked Priest about his consideration to share his prize money with athletes who didn’t win money. He confidently said, that if he won prize money, he would share it with lower-placing bodybuilders, who worked just as hard but didn’t earn any money. But this is not the reason why he got banned. It is believed Priest allegedly violated an IFBB contract forbidding athletes from competing in other federations.

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“When he left the IFBB for another federation, the IFBB banned him for a year.” He didn’t accept and spoke about this unfair decision, and as a result, he got banned for another year. Later, the federation banned him for a lifetime. However, it’s not only Priest, who got banned, recently before 2023 Mr. Olympia 212 bodybuilder Mazin Al Rahbi was suspended for violating the rules of IFBB pro leagues. IFBB’s decision were not accepted by the audiences,  however, they commented in the post enraging against IFBB and supporting the athletes who have stood up for themselves.

People are outrageous after getting to know the reason!

Priest fans couldn’t themselves against talking about the double standards in the sports, However, one praised Priest, and wrote, “Lee always speaks the truth,” One felt more inspired and said, “Makes me respect him more!” Another highlighted the unfairness in the game, “Shows you how corrupt the world stage is.”

One user added the names who suffered from these rules, “Lee Priest, Tom Platz, Mike Mentzer, I say enough victims of the corrupted IFBB!!.” Many individuals were in shock, “He shared his prized money with those who’ve placed lower than him. This is incredible. This ban is so unfair.” No matter the controversies you face your generosity will always speak for you. Do you think he could have won Olympia contests if not been banned? Share your thoughts.

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