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Lou Ferrigno is a famous bodybuilder from the United States. He has won many awards, including the Mr. IFBB Mr. America title and the IFBB, Mr. Universe title. The bodybuilder-turned-actor is a famous Hollywood star and has starred in various films and TV series such as The Hulk, Hercules, Trauma Centre, etc.

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In the late 90s and early 20s, Ferrigno also trained music icon Michael Jackson for his concerts. During these days, Jackson had shared important advice with Ferrigno, which the latter failed to follow.

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Lou Ferrigno went against Michael Jackson?

Back in the day, the legendary Ferrigno used to be Jackson’s trainer. He had helped Jackson get in shape for his various concerts until the singer lost his life.

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Later in 2017, Ferrigno was cast in an episode of the musical named Con-Man. The actor played himself in that musical and had to sing as well. Ferrigno took it to Facebook to make this announcement while also sharing a memory with Jackson.

He wrote, “Michael Jackson told me to never sing, a decade ago, after hearing me try because of my 80% hearing loss. Sorry, Michael but I am excited to be making a musical on this season of Con Man!”

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After hearing Ferrigno years ago, MJ had asked him not to sing ever again, but the bodybuilder failed to follow his advice and went on the do the musical.

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Ferrigno and his other non-bodybuilding endeavours

Besides training MJ, Ferrigno is a well-known actor. He is widely known as the green superhero “Hulk” for his role in The Incredible Hulk. The Hercules actor is also called the “hottest” on-screen Hercules.

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Apart from acting, Ferrigno has his line of fitness company called – Ferrigno Fitness. He had also featured as a contestant in the NBC show The Celebrity Apprentice.

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Although Ferrigno has tried his hands at many different things, he will always be known as one of the famous bodybuilders of his era.

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Soumya Bontra is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has been working as a sports journalist and writer for the past two years. Soumya has a Bachelor’s in Mass Media. She is a brown belt in Karate and has won a silver medal in the Maharashtra State Open Karate Championship in Kumite. She is an admirer of footballers Tobin Heath and Christen Press. During her free time, Soumya loves to watch Animé and is a die-hard fan of Naruto.

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