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Active. 1991-2001. Michael Richard Matarazzo (November 8, 1965 – August 16, 2014) was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matarazzo, took up boxing after being inspired by Rocky. He turned to bodybuilding and won the first contest he entered: the 1989 Gold's Gym Classic in Massachusetts. [1]
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Somerville, Massachusetts is a working-class city adjoining Boston. That’s where Mike Matarazzo, Jr. grew up. “I wouldn’t change a thing,” he said of his hometown. “My family didn’t have any money, but the buddies I grew up with were the closest friends I’ve ever had in my life.” Inspired by fellow Italian-American Rocky Balboa, he boxed. He won th...
Mike Matarazzo got noticed in Gold’s Venice in the spring of 1991 as he prepped for that summer’s USA Championships. How could you miss his Olympia-quality arms and calves? But what had he done? His complete résumé consisted of winning a local show 2600 miles away. Legends and future legends in Venice dismissed him as “that Maserati guy”—just anoth...
Two months later, with the same confidence that had fueled his USA quest, Mike Matarazzo jumped into the 1991 Mr. Olympia. Why not? He was undefeated and the talk of bodybuilding, and, as with the USA, he needed to see just where he stood. He saw alright. He learned firsthand how great the schism is between the best amateurs and the best pros. Whil...
Mike Matarazzo had grown increasingly lethargic for years. Then in December 2004, he woke up straining for breath and coughing up blood. His fiancée rushed him from their Modesto, California home to the hospital. There he underwent triple bypass heart surgery. He was only 38. In the aftermath, Matarazzo did two interviews with FLEX magazine that re...
Mike Matarazzo suffered a heart attack in November 2007. He underwent bypass surgery again and had a defibrillator installed. In the aftermath, his heart worked at only 20-25% of typical functionality. He focused on his wife Lacy and their three children. Returning to his blue-collar roots, he worked as a bail bondsman. He did cardio, sometimes on ...
He won the 1985 Massachusetts Golden Gloves light-heavyweight championships. But while working out for the ring, Matarazzo discovered he liked hitting weights more than getting hit. “Dave Draper, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Sergio Oliva, and Frank Zane,” Matarazzo answered when asked to list his early iron influences.
Aug 21, 2014 · Analyzing how that person lived and the personal decisions that person made seems incredibly unfair. I’m not sad for Mike. I'm sad that not enough people live the way they want to—happy and on their own terms. Just sayin’. I’m sad that not enough people live the way they want to—happy and on their own terms.
Aug 17, 2014 · Regrettably, we have just learned of the passing of former IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Mike Matarazzo. Mike Matarazzo had been suffering from heart problems since his open heart surgery in December of 2004, and according to Wikipedia, was admitted to the intensive care unit of Stanford hospital in Palo Alto due to heart complications.
Jun 20, 2023 · Recently, a video from 1991 featuring Mike Matarazzo was shared on the popular Instagram page of ‘The Golden Days.’ The footage showcased his undeniable talent as he posed and dominated the stage with his massive, muscular physique. The glimpse of Matarazzo in his prime was enough to explain his popularity among the fans.
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About Mike Matarazzo, IFBB Pro. Mike Richard Matarazzo was born on November 8, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts. He moved to Venice, California to pursue the bodybuilding dream. He but did 7 Olympia contests over his career. competed for the first time in the Mr. Olympia in 1991. His best placing (out of seven Olympia competitions) was 9th, in 1998.
