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Danny Padilla is a celebrated bodybuilding champion from the golden era. Even though in 1981 Franco Columbu took the Mr. Olympia home, many people to this day think that Padilla also had amazing muscularity that year. This is why the 1981 Mr. Olympia went down in history as one of the most controversial bodybuilding events.
The Giant Killer had incredible conditioning and was not just a bodybuilder, but also an actor like Arnold Schwarzenegger. His appearance in the 1981 Mr. Olympia has always been a part of debate because fans still think that he should have won. In a recent Instagram post by the golden days, fans reignited the same debate.
Danny Padilla’s resurfaced pictures
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The Instagram page shared three pictures of Padilla during his younger years when he used to compete. It is clear that he had amazing muscularity and conditioning, which could give other bodybuilders a run for their money.
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The pictures also included one snap showing Padilla posing at the 1981 Mr. Olympia, while another showcased Padilla working out. Fans have previously commented on the fact that Padilla should have won rather than Franco Columbo, even if both of them were well conditioned.
This time as well, the discussion went towards the same point as most of the fans complimented the Giant Killer and his physique, and reminisced about the bygone eras.
The bodybuilding community brings up the 1981 Mr. Olympia
Each and every comment was about how Padilla was in his best conditioning in 1981. One of the fans who was there during the competition wrote, “I was at the 81 Olympia in Columbus. Danny Padilla is in the best condition ever. Two things. If he were just 3 inches taller and could pose better, he would’ve been Mr. Olympia.”
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Another follower complimented his muscles and said, “The most proportionally perfect bodybuilder there ever was.” One of the followers wanted him to win in 1981 and commented, “I think maybe he should have won in 1981.”
One fan commented, “He looked fantastic at the 1981 Olympia.” Finally, another fitness enthusiast wrote about his stature despite not winning the marquee event, “Uncrowned Mr Olympia. Incredible physique.”
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