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'''Kevin Levrone''' (born [[July 16]], [[1968]] in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]) is a former [[IFBB]] professional [[bodybuilding|bodybuilder]], [[musician]], and an [[actor]]. Kevin is half-Italian and half-African-American.
'''Kevin Levrone''' (born [[July 16]], [[1968]] in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]) is a [[IFBB]] professional [[bodybuilder]], [[musician]], and an [[actor]]. Kevin is half-Italian and half-African-American.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==


Kevin Levrone was born to an Italian father and African American mother. He lost both parents to cancer at a very young age.
Kevin Levrone was born to an Italian father and African American mother.
Levrone is currently making a career for himself as an actor.

Levrone is currently trying to make a career for himself in Hollywood. Reportedly, after meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and being his guest on the movie set End of Days, Kevin Levrone was inspired to move to Hollywood.
His first film was Backlash, following up with Redline.
His first film was Backlash, following up with Redline.
He was known as the singer of the band, FullBlown.
He is known as a Pro Body Builder, World Gym owner , Producer, Actor and as the singer of the band, FullBlown that sold 200,000 copies in two weeks of there first CD .
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Kevin was known to take over the stage from his presents and posing ability .It had been rumored around the bodybuilding community that Levrone took up to 7 months off of his normal bodybuilding routine (no weight training, dieting, etc.) between Olympia contests. Many people believe that this is not an impossible claim because of Levrone's genetics for bodybuilding. Fans consider his genetics best suited to bodybuilding. There is no scientific study/evidence to support this. This opinion is based on the observation that he has shown the ability to transform his physique in a small time frame(usually months).
Kevin Levrone was mainly recognized for for his long bellied triceps and well-developed deltoid muscles. He was mainly recognized for the very "Full" look that he presented on stage.
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It had been rumored around the bodybuilding community that Levrone took up to 7 months off of his normal bodybuilding routine (no weight training, dieting, etc.) between Olympia contests. Many people believe that this is not an impossible claim because of Levrone's genetics for bodybuilding. Fans consider his genetics best suited to bodybuilding. There is no scientific study/evidence to support this. This opinion is based on the observation that he has shown the ability to transform his physique in a small time frame(usually months).

Kevin Levrone never won a Mr. Olympia contest despite his reputation as the owner of one of the best physiques of all time.

Kevin is one of a small handful of bodybuilders considered by many to be the "Un-crowned Mr.Olympia", Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler are the others. These men competed during and era dominated by Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman.

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Kevin holds 20 professional IFBB wins the most by any IFBB pro except only Vince Taylor and Ronnie Coleman. He's won the prestigious Arnold Classic 2 times ('94 and '96) and came second at the Mr.Olympia 4 times over the span of a decade('92, '95, '00 and '02). His loses in '00 and especially '02 were highly disputed.


He has not officially announced his retirement from bodybuilding. Kevin was recently a guest on Bodybuilding Talk radio, where he made the statement that he isn't done with bodybuilding. He claimed that it would take him only 18 weeks to get back into his previous contest shape of 245lbs. Though impossible for most, many agree that Levrone is one of the few bodybuilders who can actually accomplish this feat. Kevin went on record to say that he still intends to win a Mr.Olympia title.


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Kevin has 22 professional IFBB wins and holds the best record in pro body building history to date . He's a 8 time world champion and won the Arnold Classic 2 times ('94 and '96) and came second at the Mr.Olympia 4 times over the span of a decade('92, '95, '00 and '02). His loses in '00 and especially '02 were highly disputed. He has not officially announced his retirement from bodybuilding.
== Sprinting ==
== Sprinting ==


In a bid to gain respectability from other sports, Levrone proclaimed himself to be the world's fastest man, based on a hand-timed 40m of 4.1 seconds. A challenge to race Olympic champion [[Maurice Greene]] was never met, but instead, British sprinter [[Dwain Chambers]] raced, and comprehensively beat Levrone over 60m.
In a bid to gain respectability from other sports, Levrone proclaimed himself to be one of the world's fastest man, based on a hand-timed 40 yard of 4.1 seconds. A challenge to race Olympic champion [[Maurice Greene]] was never met, but instead, British sprinter [[Dwain Chambers]] raced, and beat Levrone over 60m.


== Stats ==
== Stats ==


'''Height:''' 5 ft 10 in<br>
'''Height:''' 6'<br>
'''Weight:''' current 185 lb (as stated by himself on an M&F interview)<br>
'''Weight:''' current 210 lb (as stated by M&F interview)<br>
'''Weight:''' heaviest off season 280 lb heaviest contest 256 lb
'''Weight:''' heaviest off season 280 lb heaviest contest 256 lb


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* 2007 Redline
* 2007 Redline
* 2008 I Am
* 2008 I Am
* 2009 Links

== See also ==
== See also ==


Revision as of 13:04, 21 August 2008

Kevin Levrone
professional bodybuilder
Best statistics
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight(current Weight) 220 lb
(In Season): 250-256 lb
(Off-Season):275-280 lb
Professional (Pro) career
Best win
  • IFBB Arnold Classic Champion
  • 1996
PredecessorMichael Francois
SuccessorFlex Wheeler
ActiveNot active since 2004

Kevin Levrone (born July 16, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a IFBB professional bodybuilder, musician, and an actor. Kevin is half-Italian and half-African-American.

Biography

Kevin Levrone was born to an Italian father and African American mother. Levrone is currently making a career for himself as an actor. His first film was Backlash, following up with Redline. He is known as a Pro Body Builder, World Gym owner , Producer, Actor and as the singer of the band, FullBlown that sold 200,000 copies in two weeks of there first CD . . Kevin was known to take over the stage from his presents and posing ability .It had been rumored around the bodybuilding community that Levrone took up to 7 months off of his normal bodybuilding routine (no weight training, dieting, etc.) between Olympia contests. Many people believe that this is not an impossible claim because of Levrone's genetics for bodybuilding. Fans consider his genetics best suited to bodybuilding. There is no scientific study/evidence to support this. This opinion is based on the observation that he has shown the ability to transform his physique in a small time frame(usually months). .


Kevin has 22 professional IFBB wins and holds the best record in pro body building history to date . He's a 8 time world champion and won the Arnold Classic 2 times ('94 and '96) and came second at the Mr.Olympia 4 times over the span of a decade('92, '95, '00 and '02). His loses in '00 and especially '02 were highly disputed. He has not officially announced his retirement from bodybuilding.

Sprinting

In a bid to gain respectability from other sports, Levrone proclaimed himself to be one of the world's fastest man, based on a hand-timed 40 yard of 4.1 seconds. A challenge to race Olympic champion Maurice Greene was never met, but instead, British sprinter Dwain Chambers raced, and beat Levrone over 60m.

Stats

Height: 6'
Weight: current 210 lb (as stated by M&F interview)
Weight: heaviest off season 280 lb heaviest contest 256 lb

Competitive history

  • 1992 San Jose Pro Invintaitonal, 3rd
  • 1992 Night Of Champions, 1st
  • 1992 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
  • 1993 Grand Prix France (2), 5th
  • 1993 Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st
  • 1993 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd
  • 1993 Mr. Olympia, 5th
  • 1994 Arnold Classic, 1st
  • 1994 Grand Prix England, 2nd
  • 1994 Grand Prix France (2), 1st
  • 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
  • 1994 Grand Prix Italy, 1st
  • 1994 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd
  • 1994 Mr. Olympia - , 3rd
  • 1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
  • 1995 Grand Prix England, 2nd
  • 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
  • 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 1st
  • 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
  • 1995 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
  • 1996 Arnold Classic, 1st
  • 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd
  • 1996 Grand Prix England, 4th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd
  • 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 5th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 4th
  • 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd
  • 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
  • 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st
  • 1997 Arnold Classic, 8th
  • 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st
  • 1997 Grand Prix England, 1st
  • 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 1st
  • 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 1st
  • 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 1st
  • 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 2nd
  • 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 1st
  • 1997 Mr. Olympia, 4th
  • 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd
  • 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd
  • 1998 Night of Champions, 2nd
  • 1998 Mr. Olympia, 4th
  • 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
  • 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd
  • 1999 Arnold Classic, 2nd
  • 1999 Grand Prix England, 3rd
  • 1999 Mr. Olympia, 4th
  • 1999 World Pro Championships, 3rd
  • 2000 Arnold Classic , 3rd
  • 2000 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
  • 2001 Grand Prix England, 1st
  • 2001 Mr. Olympia, 3rd
  • 2002 Arnold Classic, 5th
  • 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 4th
  • 2002 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
  • 2003 Arnold Classic, 5th
  • 2003 Mr. Olympia, 6th
  • 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd

Movies

  • 2006 The Forest
  • 2006 Backlash
  • 2007 Redline
  • 2008 I Am
  • 2009 Links

See also

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