Bob and Berry are both so much better than Chris Bumstead today.

@usamnmusclenut

5 ай бұрын

A thousand times…don’t forget Steve Reeves.

@joestrongtv

4 ай бұрын

Chris who?

Berry and Bob were physique artists. They didn't huff and puff around the stage with their guts hanging out like many today.

Bodybuilding reached its peak with these two guys on that stage in 1983...

The second best era after the golden era for me. These guys still had the beautiful physiques of the 70's guys with maybe a bit more size and definitely more conditioned. Paris and DeMey are definitely two of my favorites. Ralf was huge and you can tell Arnold worked with him on posing.

Berry looked great, better than those today, and his only weakness was , perhaps, in the back. Bob was just beautiful. The face and looks can also go a long way.

@konus-qr4kb

3 жыл бұрын

the posing of bob paris gave him the win .. berry .s legs .. chest .. back .. are mutch better than bob paris

@jonathansmith9235

3 жыл бұрын

@@konus-qr4kb Bob just had the all round skills of a bodybuilder. Plus so educated and intelligent.

@themarcos150591

2 жыл бұрын

Bob's tiny waist was beyond what opponents could achieve... He was indeed a living art, so perfect. A God's sculpture.

@sirpreece9355

2 жыл бұрын

bob had better symmetry

@BradLydiaP

3 ай бұрын

I'm a Bob fan, but I have to admit, this was a VERY, VERY close competition. Berry looked phenomenal. It could have gone either way.

Fantastic era. The 80´s were just magic.

Barry was phenomenal. Then in '84 he barely lost to Mike Christian. I was at that show in Las Vegas. Bob Paris was perfect.

Bob Paris totally amazing

This is during 1983 Mr. Universe held in Singapore when i was 18yo at that time, i started pick up body building in 1986/87. My first ever contest was 1989

The physiques of these guys is, too me, real bodybuilding. I know a lot of people will not agree with me, but the posing of DeMey and Paris is what real bodybuilding posing should be. Some of the pros, like Kai Greene, though, their posing is entertaining, they look more like male strippers on stage than professional bodybuilders. I like Paris but DeMey should have won that show.

@alexveri4166

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he had to win because he is 2 inches taller!

@konus-qr4kb

3 жыл бұрын

chest ..back ..legs... from berry are way better he should have won ..

@rpc717

Жыл бұрын

I tend to agree. Both were fantastic, but Berry was just about perfect. I think his posing left a little to be desired

@ronaldmccutcheon1329

Жыл бұрын

Amen.

The Mr. Olympia would have lasted longer on TV had Bob Paris, Mohammed Makkawy, (and others with SYMETRICAL PHYSIQUES) been voted as the winner

@bobfisher-zd2lt

6 ай бұрын

Notttt!

DeMey got my vote. He looked phenomenal. More aesthetic than even Paris. How did I never hear of him?

After being blown away by the 1983 NPC Nationals, seeing Demey for the first time on stage with Paris that year was the icing on the cake. That was an amazing year. I was more impressed by Demey and so was my circle of bb friends. Paris was great but there were a number of guys at that time in the US who had similar size and symmetry....guys people today have never heard of, ie Rory Leidelmeyer. Those who say Paris and Demey lack size...comical. They were monsters in the off season.

both of them where outstanding in their look they brought and posing.

This is a fabulous clip, John. Thanks so much for uploading. Paris was supreme here and that's saying something given the quality of DeMey. When physiques looked aesthetic and beautifully put together. The presentation was incredible too. What a pity the sport didn't follow this path into the future.

For a natural athlete your physique is incredible John . You did your homework no doubt. Congrats on the nmo Title.

This was art.

They were fantastic

Berry DeMey...one of the best posers of my time, and he deserved to be up there ...what a body!. Bob Paris was shorter but in every way worthy too.Awesome.Mohamed Makkawy was one of my faves too..

The new guys need to watch these posing routines and how they move to the music the posing today is even close

Thank you John. This channel brings back great memories. Incredible to see how the sport has evolved

Thank you for that video, it was a pleasure to watch. Bob and Berry were outstanding.

Gracias x subir esta joya este Mr universo fue increíble daba gusto verlos posar a cada uno Bob París tdo una escultura viviente arriba del escenario y Berry Demey con una gran estética y Symmetria explendida !!!

I miss the 80's.

I got into bodybuilding around this time. I remember reading the contest report in FLEX. Bob Paris looking like the next big thing since Arnold back then.

Thank you for posting old contest vids like this, im 22 and feel like i was born a lil too late. Dont get me wrong i love bbing but these guys are on a whole different level, ppl say bob paris was small....... the guy weighed 223lbs at 5’10 lol small but hes 10lbs over the classic physique weight cap smh

@naturalolympia

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t Bob about 6 feet?

@fender1000100

3 жыл бұрын

@@naturalolympia Yes John he was 1.80cm which is 6 foot. But some sites like THE GREATEST PHYSIQUES have him down as 5 10". He was 6 feet and 215--225 competition weight. A beautiful man and physique. And where bodybuilding needs to go back to. Today they look like lab experiments. Even you had a better physique John at your best than any of these guys today. It's all gone wrong since GH and INSULIN came onto the sport. Terribly wrong. Today physiques have no personality. Just big. And bloated mid sections. We want the more classic look back. Mass with class. REEVES ARNOLD SERGIO MENTZER ZANE SAMIR HANEY PARIS That's what real bodybuilding is all about. Once a man goes over 250lbs at under 6 foot tall. Which most bodybuilders are. Something has to give. And that something is the proportion and flow of the physique. No bodybuilder should ever have a waist over 34". Never. Arnold's waist was 34". But he was 6 2" with a 57 inch chest So he still had the classic look. It's gone wrong. It really has.

@bobjoe7637

3 жыл бұрын

@@naturalolympia google said 5’10 and ive heard chris aceto say that before but i may be wrong, you’re the historian i would t dare correct you😂

@konus-qr4kb

3 жыл бұрын

@@fender1000100 .. dont forget .. mohammed makkaway .. one of the greatest poser together with ed corney

@keithgriffiths9864

Жыл бұрын

I've got a photo of myself and Bob Paris at a seminar in the UK in the very early 90's, and he was BIG. And really nice. And really handsome.

Now, this is bodybuilding.

@JerkVegas86

Жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

Their posing got even better in the Pro’s!

Bob Paris was always fantastic!

De Mey had one of the best crab poses.

I was a junior in high school in 83" , these guy were my inspiration!

Bob Paris has one the best physiques of all-time with perfect size, shape and symmetry, but judging from this video⏫⏫ I had Barry DeMey winning. Barry was taller, had longer muscle bellies, and had more separation in almost every body part, but especially his legs.... ✔✔✔

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. These guys really look like Greek gods!

Love Bob--of course--but Berry really was on another level, in spite of never really making it big.

Is no one going to point out the Steely Dan/Michael Jackson mashup in the background. This was 1983, people!

Amazing video

As always great content most guys back then could pose

Bob Paris perfecto bodybuilder

Wish it were better quality!!!

Berry had it on posing and condition

@rpc717

Жыл бұрын

His conditioning was perhaps the best I've ever seen for a show. He peaked perfectly. I think his posing was a little subpar, though. He didn't hold many poses long enough and some of his transitions were a little clunky. I actually believe that's what dropped him to second.

I think I read somewhere that Paris wasn't feeling well here. He was cramping up badly. That's why he was stumbling a couple of times.

John have you tried to get Bob Paris on your channel? I've heard he's moved on and isn't interested in talking about bodybuilding....Currently a screenwriter and novelist.

god bless u john

Berry had that one on conditioning he was ripped up

@10:01 Rachel McLish. The first public indication that maybe something wasn't totally right with Bob.

@joetoth5465

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean since that was a GIRL that he kissed...

What’s the name of the song Bob posed too?

I remember this well, I’m a big fan of both. Notice we can have great bodybuilding without striated glutes. Tough call Paris over DeMay.

How Bob Paris didn't win at least one MR.O is unbelievable and unfair because he was gay what he does behind closed doors is his business and it might have helped the sport by having the first open gay champ I am straight but he is still one of my all time favorites because great poser and came in great shape but they didn't know they had crowned one already Chris Dickerson who was gay but hid it I wonder if they thought can we strip him of it say he cheated give to 2nd place winner .

Qual o nome da música da apresentação do Bob Paris?!

Berry pissed all over Bob, Berry was in a different class, sooooooo much better than Bob here and continued to be better than Bob throughout the 80's and 90's and even today look at Berry, he looks amazing still, Berry was ROBBED of this title and you could even hear the crowd boo'ing, they know

@jtdilauro

Жыл бұрын

Came down to posing , let’s be real bob is a better poser lol

@herrlip72

Жыл бұрын

@@jtdilauro The crowd knew that Berry was being fucked

@jtdilauro

Жыл бұрын

@@herrlip72 I’m sure they would’ve boo’d if berry won as well ; bobs fans

Moeller was huge. 7.0 ft I believe. Paris wasn't as tall as Demey but his conditioning was better imo. Better flow to his physique. Better more squared pecs and Superior calves.

@dkes6049

29 күн бұрын

Moeller was only 6'6" at his prime but still a huge blonde giant to behold, towering over the rest. Nevertheless, the top 6 line-up represents the physical beauty and perfection that can only come from superior genetics. These guys were all tall (Chavez-6', Janatsch-6', Paris-5'11", Kainrath-6'2.5, DeMey-6'1"), with good looks---muscle beasts with full heads of hair, proportional body parts, and incredible strength ---things you don't find that often nowadays among bodybuilding champs.

Berry hätte gewinnen müssen.

Hmmmm... the contest is not won just by the evening show... You’d have to look at the prejudge, too.

@dubyuellem7534

3 жыл бұрын

VERY true, the prejudging is the show. The constant comparisons tell the tale. The Night show is more entertainment

@kenlasky3904

3 жыл бұрын

@@dubyuellem7534 That’s how I see it, too.

Berrys posing leaves a bit to be desired…but his physique is outstanding!!!

Was that Betty Weider on stage at the end?

@wilsonchay

2 жыл бұрын

No, that was Rachel McClish, the first Ms Olympia. Btw, the 1983 Mr universe was held at the national theatre in Singapore. I was there in the crowd. Amazing nite!

@naturalolympia

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Betty was up there with Ben Weider giving out the awards

Moller is a giant

I think Berry De May was beter than Bob Paris!

It looks awkward when you have a guy like Ralph Moeller standing around 6'8.. He towers over the other competitors and just kind of throws the whole stage out of whack.. It's not his fault, just saying it doesn't look right..

Didn’t look like Berry Demey was very happy he didn’t shake hands(he did with everyone else)or congratulate Bob ....

Bob Paris had the fuller physique and could pull off poses showing thickness Berry De May did not possess on that day.

Joe Weider System Forever.

Berry did look better than Bob that day.

صاحب المركز الثاني هو الأول وصاحب المركز الثالث هو الثاني وصاحب المركز الأول هو الثالث ظلم التحكيم

Ralph sembra biancaneve coi sette nani.

No sintol

Here you can see he's on his way to being Mr Olympia. But Joe realized Bob is gay and wants him to keep quiet about it .but Bob is stubborn

No faith in ?!

After 80s bodybuilding disparate

2 ULTIMATE STUDS.......totally not gay, but these are 2 ridiculously good-looking dudes. Other chiseled-muscle gods (70's, 80's 90's) that come to mind_____ STEVE REEVES FRANK ZANE GARY STYRDOM FRANCIS BENFATO DENNIS NEWMAN MILOS SARCEV