Shawn Ray's War On Dorian Yates | Bodybuilding Chronicles

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  • @kurtbarlow5408
    @kurtbarlow5408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Shawn should be incredibly proud of everything he accomplished, he was one of the top guys in the 90’s which is undoubtedly the greatest era the sport has ever seen

    • @spec24
      @spec24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have doubts.

  • @cj2075
    @cj2075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    When everyone bashes Shawn for his self-centered, narcissistic, behavior, they need to watch this touching tribute Dorian. I was very moved by it. Thank you Shawn

    • @Bucelcpsdr
      @Bucelcpsdr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah you noticed he Said "dorian yates physique was nothing to me" "he shouldn't have won so many titles"
      HE says one bad thing about him according to his physique then he says something good about him in another aspect so he doesn't look like an asshole

    • @user-px1cr6fu5l
      @user-px1cr6fu5l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      bucel cpsbr you are an asshole

    • @kungfuman82
      @kungfuman82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      People don't like Shawn Ray because he tells it like it is and bodybuilders (and bodybuilding fans) have fragile ego's, so they lash out. I say this as a wannabe bodybuilder myself.

    • @Bucelcpsdr
      @Bucelcpsdr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-px1cr6fu5l Pay attention to what Shawn Ray is saying

    • @cj2075
      @cj2075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You bring up a very good point. Ii seems like everyone has become sensitive babies

  • @ogs1mpson609
    @ogs1mpson609 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1395

    Shawn Ray gets an A+ for humility, well done sir.

    • @eugenemalush9284
      @eugenemalush9284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Shawn is the biggest piece of garbage. He is a piece of shit.

    • @kevgh3869
      @kevgh3869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@eugenemalush9284 Why?

    • @eugenemalush9284
      @eugenemalush9284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kevgh3869 Because of how he treated my friend.

    • @eugenemalush9284
      @eugenemalush9284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elsenort3164 Because of how he treated my female friend.

    • @eugenemalush9284
      @eugenemalush9284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@elsenort3164 You are correct. She willfully allowed him to use her for sex. Multiple times. You are correct. I just don't think a real gentleman would do that.

  • @dukenukem9770
    @dukenukem9770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Shawn Ray's self-analysis was profoundly deep. I've always thought that he seemed intelligent. However, it wasn't until I came upon this video that I realized how intelligent, respectable, and humble he truly is.

  • @williams2652
    @williams2652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    I’m 54 years old and to me this was the golden age of bodybuilding, a great time.

    • @leehollebon3393
      @leehollebon3393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who cares

    • @Nindoty231
      @Nindoty231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally agree! I’m 45 and grew up reading those magazines cover to cover. Kids these days join a gym and immediately start roids. No building a base or anything.

    • @shaundouglas2057
      @shaundouglas2057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah, i remember when Dorian burst onto the scene, reading those muscle magazines we were like look at this guy. I followed much of Dorians training advice especially cutting back on sets and putting more into the sets i was doing and it helped in getting me stronger and bigger.

    • @Enkelriktad123
      @Enkelriktad123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Cardone 66-75;)

    • @M.J.D.R
      @M.J.D.R 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Enkelriktad123 the era when nobody has leg...

  • @brianbachmeier34
    @brianbachmeier34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I started bodybuilding in 1999 and it was due to Shawn Ray. One of the most complete physiques ever.

    • @KletoReese
      @KletoReese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree! Shawn really had that complete grainy physique

    • @levanmuradashvili2769
      @levanmuradashvili2769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KletoReese come on. complete physique must not be 5'5 tall, narrow and long torso on the ugly short legs. one of the worst proportions and ugliest structural flaws in bodybuilding

    • @KletoReese
      @KletoReese 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@levanmuradashvili2769 so your perspective is based on you condemning his short stature not on his overall physique development. Get the fuck outta here.

    • @juicelord4792
      @juicelord4792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KletoReese exactly. What an idiot. Shawn Ray had on the best physiques on stage

    • @dmoney7784
      @dmoney7784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@levanmuradashvili2769 this shit is so gay lol.

  • @turtleho
    @turtleho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Shawn Ray, thank you for being the guy that you are. This sport needs honest people like you!

    • @deny73
      @deny73 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes honest people, using illegal substances

    • @BrockSampsonNA
      @BrockSampsonNA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@deny73 Man, shut the hell up. Why watch it if you don't agree with it? We all know they use PEDs. Nothing new Einstein

    • @BrockSampsonNA
      @BrockSampsonNA 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@deny73 Man, shut the hell up. Why watch it if you don't agree with it? We all know they use PEDs. Nothing new Einstein

  • @WeSkatePN
    @WeSkatePN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Shawn Ray is a great ambassador for this sport. Salute to you

  • @mrsandura78
    @mrsandura78 6 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    Hate the man all you want, Shawn ALWAYS speaks his mind regardless..salute!!

    • @scottyfox6376
      @scottyfox6376 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Continually cheats on his wife & family...great guy..not !

    • @rhdtv2002
      @rhdtv2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Still sounds like a sissy

    • @stefanick378
      @stefanick378 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No one likes him

    • @HarmonicGrunt
      @HarmonicGrunt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not Bitter in any Way!

    • @carlosbernalism
      @carlosbernalism 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shawn said nothing hateful or bitter, he was speaking candidly.

  • @charlesonuoha5504
    @charlesonuoha5504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    That’s the best I’ve heard from Shawn Ray. Paying homage to Dorian Yates recognizing that Dorian helped Him to be at his very best through competition. Love it.

  • @Tokoa144
    @Tokoa144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm even a bigger fan of Shawn Ray after this interview. The rivalry between these two back then was epic. Nice to know they settled there differences and are now great friends.. Awesome interview..

  • @ClarkPotter
    @ClarkPotter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Beautiful retrospective by Ray here.
    He's still still second to none for aesthetics.

    • @mannymotta2174
      @mannymotta2174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bob Paris?

    • @caboclooliveira8978
      @caboclooliveira8978 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I' m not and because...

    • @quinnwehrman
      @quinnwehrman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaun Rhoden?

    • @ClarkPotter
      @ClarkPotter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wouldn't argue with Bob Paris. It just depends on how much mass you allow.
      I'm a big fan of Serge Nubret for aesthetics as well.
      For Olympians, Dex at his peak.

    • @jasonwilson556
      @jasonwilson556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Flex Wheeler was more aesthetic.

  • @daedevillewrestling
    @daedevillewrestling 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The most humble interview of Shawn I’ve ever seen. Nice to see that after 20 years of perspective, he is able to get past the bitterness of defeat and really appreciate the journey he and Dorian shared.

  • @FloridaManMatty
    @FloridaManMatty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have a new found respect for Shawn after seeing this. It takes an incredible humility to lay it all out like he does here. I grew up on 90s bodybuilding and, now I’m my 40s, it does me a lot of good to see the legends of those years continuing to grow as human beings and MEN.

  • @Tomn8er
    @Tomn8er 6 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    This was great! Would love to hear Dorian's version of the story and also the takes of Levrone (who also placed second behind Yates on two occasions) and Wheeler (perhaps in relation to Ronnie who was probably more a nemesis to him than Yates).

    • @jerrylewis4934
      @jerrylewis4934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I always overlooked Shawn until i started watching your videos bro! Keep it up.

    • @bobkurtz7076
      @bobkurtz7076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Shawn should have beat Dorain at least once, that is a fact , shawn is a legend for sure

    • @Marko28Venom
      @Marko28Venom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheLusianPopa Kevin yes in 95 but Flex actually never...in 93 he was still a kid to the sport...98 Flex beats 93 Flex more easy than Dorian actually beated him in 93.

    • @Marko28Venom
      @Marko28Venom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TheLusianPopa 232 Flex, not Dorian, do you get it?? If Flex was 257 and diced he would be so more dominant then Yates like Phil Heath is more dominant than Juan Morel.
      Flex's shape was different, his 232 is much more then that od Dorian..man, Dorian at 232 wasn't a threat, and at 216?? Was he even a pro? I know by looking at myself and other guys at the gym, me at 203 or something am looking much more dangerous than guys that are up to 30 pounds bigger but with no quality or muscle bellies..that's why Flex and Kevin are considered to have the best genetics. Could add Ronnie, Phil and maybe Victor Martinez into combo. Yes, forgot about Sergio Oliva and believe he had even the best genetics of them all.

    • @jonjoe138
      @jonjoe138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tomn8er oh yeah, loved every second of it... Yes Dorian flawed with his injuries, but still came in hard, the bubble gut thing was inevitable because of the substances he started using. A full intact Dorian Yates at 5'10 - 5'11 is one hard bodybuilder to beat. Plus I like his humbleness too.

  • @abcd-ur8fo
    @abcd-ur8fo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    None of the current guys have the small waist and ripped obliques of Shawn Ray.

    • @nusultantuylyakby2126
      @nusultantuylyakby2126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He wouldn’t place now lmao

    • @ramtrucks721
      @ramtrucks721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Who cares.. Shawn was a midget

    • @mrmurphypiers1241
      @mrmurphypiers1241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or the musculature of Dorian yates which is why shawn is a loser

    • @blacklevo9989
      @blacklevo9989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they would only let people with small waist win mr olympia would be dead years ago ... I think that was the time to change the era and it went wrong yes. But don‘t forget people are not machines

    • @MrKid351
      @MrKid351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ramtrucks721 The People on the stage nowadays arent that tall either. Most of em.

  • @stevenserial4080
    @stevenserial4080 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Every word Shawn said had me glued. A real insight into these guys minds and how they thought.

  • @triston5515
    @triston5515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Much respect Shawn. Spoken like a true champion! 💪🏼

  • @audio05
    @audio05 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Shawn has an amazing way of describing and detailing his competition with Mr Yates....i remember having pictures of Shawns on my walls in room when i would work out....you deserved an Olympia win señor ....✊✊

  • @wataboutya9310
    @wataboutya9310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That was very well said by Shawn Ray! A great ambassador for the sport of Bodybuilding.

  • @chrisbentley6254
    @chrisbentley6254 6 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Awesome episode, very insightful! I grew up watching these two 👌😃

  • @ishmaelhope2482
    @ishmaelhope2482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a class act. Terrific storytelling by Shawn Ray.

  • @edwardfortae2350
    @edwardfortae2350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I have new found respect for Shawn after this. Great video. 2 great champions.

  • @jaycenthomas5232
    @jaycenthomas5232 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Shawn Ray you have my respect

    • @razoredge6476
      @razoredge6476 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shawn Ray is a sore loser and whiner. Dorian was bigger and just plain out muscled Shawn Ray. ( The short little guy)

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@razoredge6476 Lol 'little'

    • @djKoitz
      @djKoitz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy Wiseau “midget”

  • @erikverstrepen3373
    @erikverstrepen3373 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Great one champ. It takes a King to acowledge the other one’s crown. Rest assured, we will always salute you as the most complete package that was overlooked by the Weider money game. We salute tou Shawn !!

  • @capcomfan82
    @capcomfan82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The amount of work these guys put into bodybuilding is astounding. To even place is such an accomplishment.

  • @kineticzealfitness4738
    @kineticzealfitness4738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    That turned out to be very positive.

  • @vladimirgrubetic8720
    @vladimirgrubetic8720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Big Respect to Shawn Ray after watching him talk. He's all class

    • @rishidatta007
      @rishidatta007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      he is just a jealous ass btich

  • @compaq4810
    @compaq4810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Beautiful replay ! This is why you cannot ignore Shawn

    • @mosesvera2030
      @mosesvera2030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pavan amen to that brotha!

  • @patrickwayne1010
    @patrickwayne1010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That’s a great hommage to Yates made by Ray. Really enjoyed this video. They are two great bodybuilders.

  • @timjones7336
    @timjones7336 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well done Shawn, I enjoyed that. Both you, Levrone and Flex saying that without Dorian, you wouldn’t have been the bodybuilders you were. He pushed himself harder, set new benchmarks for what was possible, and forced the rest of the 90’s golden era to lift their game to try to beat him.

  • @decarlocalloway01
    @decarlocalloway01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Shawn’s 3 inches taller he wins 5 or 6 Olympia’s.

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      If 212 existed in their day... Him and Lee priest would be fighting for a title every year.

    • @mikebird5148
      @mikebird5148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Nobodyyoucarabout Shawn would have smoked Lee in the 212,, Shawn would have more trouble with Flex Lewis than Lee Priest.

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikebird5148 Lee Would be able to put on less size in the 212 and go for more aesthetics.

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mikebird5148 and no lee smokes flex

    • @mikebird5148
      @mikebird5148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Nobodyyoucarabout Flex would beat Lee in front lat spread, side chest, both rear shots, most muscular, front double would be close and so would abs and thigh, but the thing with Flex is, he's WAY more consistent, always shredded, Lee was usually soft from the rear....

  • @Bwaresparks
    @Bwaresparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shawn ray is a character that’s essential for the story of body building.. a complete mind of his own and full love for the sport

  • @lbsummer7921
    @lbsummer7921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome. It takes a big man to take a step back and admit they were wrong. Love it.

  • @bthomas6685
    @bthomas6685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video Sugar Shawn Ray...I grew up watching you, Kevin, Flex, Chris Comier and Dorian competing against each other. Your era will never be duplicated!

    • @carlosblackburn2753
      @carlosblackburn2753 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      that the reason kai green stop going to the Olympia when they pick a guy u can cone how good u will not win

  • @Havisham1
    @Havisham1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's one of the best interviews Shawn has ever done. I respect him so much more for being truly open and honest (as always). Good man, that was a great retrospective look into his career ❤️.

  • @thefatmanmx
    @thefatmanmx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Woah. Now this is quality content.

  • @pedrocols
    @pedrocols 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    96 Shawn was pretty impressive!

  • @michaelnightingale3792
    @michaelnightingale3792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovin' the more respectful and modest Shawn Ray!! Shawn had such beautiful lines, flawless abs and overall bodybuilder outline shape!

  • @AbhishekVankit
    @AbhishekVankit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have never heard someone build such high castles of praises for another bodybuilder. Kudos to Shawn Ray! 🙌🏻

  • @brettoday6480
    @brettoday6480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great story Shawn,,I grew up a huge fan of Dorian, and modeled much my training and work ethic from him. Love to hear you both came away with a deeper understanding of things.Your both true champions. All the best.

  • @johnsirko4
    @johnsirko4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shawn one of the best most pleasing and flowing physique of all time.....

  • @andrescanas6622
    @andrescanas6622 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great video! Really enjoyed it, gave me a bigger perspective of how it was being Shawn Ray and Dorian Yates during those years. Two legends!

    • @blainjones2372
      @blainjones2372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how do you think Labrada felt?

    • @anabolicdopeboy7413
      @anabolicdopeboy7413 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Blain Jones but Labrada was losing to Haney, Haney leaves Yates in the dumps. Can't compare Dorian to Lee Haney cause that's a humongous insult to 8 time Mr O

  • @Paappii256
    @Paappii256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The more I watch all the body builders story’s , and how truest dedicated the were to the sport and for the goal they had .

  • @danielzayn7228
    @danielzayn7228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing but huge respect to Shawn Ray. Look at the way he is putting those kind words to what happened during his war with DY , to after life when he met DY personally.

  • @digipeeper
    @digipeeper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for NOT giving up and continue for the fans that support and believe in you.
    To some of us YOU are Mr. Olympia!!!!

  • @phoenixrisin2269
    @phoenixrisin2269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You just had to be there! Dorians physique can’t be judged on video! People gasp in the first three rows when Dorian came out in 93 at 257 peeled to the bone, hard as granite! No one had ever seen anyone like that. It was shocking! He didn’t look human and every other man looked average standing next to him. In person, he looked inhuman and like he was from another planet. I feel for Ray. Dorian was so dominant even injured he was unbeatable, especially from the back! People say Shawn got robbed. He was never robbed. Dorian was that extraordinary!

  • @davidddoan
    @davidddoan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an honest and humble man. Great for bodybuilder sport

  • @georgewilkie3580
    @georgewilkie3580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    SHAWN! Once again You have proved Yourself to be a Champion, and a Gentleman. Your stunningly supremely sculpted body speaks for itself.
    And, Your outstanding graciousness toward Dorian Yates is awesome. I think both Yourself and Dorian are a tremendous credit to our Sport.
    Again, I thank You for showing us what a true, disciplined, and confident Champion is all about.
    BRAVO!

    • @DrGreenthumb820803
      @DrGreenthumb820803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was average, thought he was the best but was never good enough to look like Lee Priest and that was always a sore point wasn't it Shawn!!!

  • @angelomelville9084
    @angelomelville9084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bravo Shawn Ray, you show high class sportsmanship here...congratulations!!

  • @weedseeds5211
    @weedseeds5211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Being a bodybuilder back then must have been awesome since there was no social media. You would have just been focused 100% on your training and diet without the pressures of everything you see on instagram, fb, etc. I'm gonna deactivate my social media for 3 months and go on a mass gain phase ;)

    • @Standing_on_the_word
      @Standing_on_the_word 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I might do that too 👍🏼😁

    • @theguy8242
      @theguy8242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol idk why but that reminded me of when quagmire discovered internet porn

    • @theshipoperator7227
      @theshipoperator7227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There were magazines, kid. We still closely followed...Shawn was my fav back then. Still shadow was also big time favorite

  • @Atypical82
    @Atypical82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Asthetically Shawn was almost unmatched but it’s just that Dorian looked like shredded rock. Even with a bit of bloat on his gut I think it was honestly because his abs were just that brick hard.

    • @keosbay
      @keosbay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      double back Dorian mentioned that when the body building pros started to use insulin they began to bloat out on the stomach & he retired shortly afterwards.

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flex was more aesthetic, at least just as much. and Kevin should have won cuz he had the perfect balance IMO. No back, but meh. Best front.

    • @GuitarHikki
      @GuitarHikki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nobodyyoucarabout what a story, Mark)

    • @spec24
      @spec24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, and about as shapely as rock. The guys build was crap. Yeah, he was big. But bodybuilding was supposed to me more than a full blown all out drug contest to see who can pack the most muscle on, symmetry be damned.

    • @spec24
      @spec24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nobodyyoucarabout any of them were better than Dorian.

  • @ultratrump8189
    @ultratrump8189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first time i every here Shawn Ray voice i am now 48 years old . I use to read M&F , Flex , Iron Man magazine i still have my first M&F magazine 1990 and a lot more magazine with theses great bodybuilder . I train like these old school bodybuilder with little new generation bodybuilder training. You are all Champion and Legend For Life
    🏋️🙏😎

  • @proffesordick4589
    @proffesordick4589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sean, you're a True Gentleman!!! I've been a Fan of yours for a very long time. I really always admired you!! You should've been Mr. Olympia 3 times I would say. You are Mr. Olympia in my book!!!!

  • @izzyjujitsu
    @izzyjujitsu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Shawn Ray great video

  • @marcusecurtis2247
    @marcusecurtis2247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this. What a true class act Shawn. To be so honest and respectful was amazing. To speak honestly publically is so much a breath of fresh air in this modern era of social media. I'm a fan of Dorian and of you Shawn. A true pro brother.

  • @PosiVibes_Hub
    @PosiVibes_Hub 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is beautiful; especially coming from Shawn Ray. I believe Dorian Yates respects him as well

  • @michaelwhourican
    @michaelwhourican 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    SR is sometimes unfairly maligned. He's articulate and honest.

    • @michaelwhourican
      @michaelwhourican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Denatra Lewis And one hell of a bodybuilder.

  • @smokedperch
    @smokedperch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great video. Need more content like this and less about social media superstars.

    • @beeleigh23
      @beeleigh23 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Cirillo agreed

  • @CENTURION.CARPATIC
    @CENTURION.CARPATIC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shawn Ray, a living human sculpture!... He was a piece of art in his bodybuilding days!

  • @mr.skeptical3071
    @mr.skeptical3071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    I think Shawn got screwed a couple of times

    • @Elbowspurs
      @Elbowspurs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Doriens lats and back weren’t matched until Ronnie in his prime!!!💪🏼💪🏼

    • @joeltaveras229
      @joeltaveras229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he did!

    • @Nobodyyoucarabout
      @Nobodyyoucarabout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Elbowspurs I always thought dorian looked sloppy from the front tho. But olympias are won from the back, always have been.

    • @HUGEbanks
      @HUGEbanks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Xx Yy agreed. Nasser looked way better than Dorian. Shawn was too small and his delt width wasn’t there. He looked narrow from the front. Amazing physique but not big and thick enough for the ifbb. Plus he ran his mouth all the time. Bitching about everything. Yeah that’ll win ya shows lol

    • @cruedust
      @cruedust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bodybuilding is about being complete.there is no reason or anyway in hell a bodybuilder should win a contest on having one major body part.ray definitely got pushed aside in what is mostly a popular contest rather than a bodybuilding contest.yates had a great back but that shouldn't be enough.ray won those two runner up and as long as the fans(not Yates fans cuz to them he can do no wrong even win with one arm smh)know that is the truth then fuck the judge's n their popularity bullshit so called contest.

  • @noelderekhillier8075
    @noelderekhillier8075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely story & great to hear such sportsmanship.

  • @brettoday6480
    @brettoday6480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great story Shawn. This went deep. You are both tremendous sportsmen, I salute the both of you

  • @bendyman_72
    @bendyman_72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Yates looked a mess on at least one of those shows.

    • @salazarklopp3732
      @salazarklopp3732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah okay 😂

    • @sjeb1967
      @sjeb1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Stay off the crack 👍

    • @bobo0202
      @bobo0202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      94 and 97 were his worst years to me. But 93 he was the best all time.

    • @jordanreynolds1498
      @jordanreynolds1498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DY is king

    • @tommysmith6181
      @tommysmith6181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are a twat.

  • @sergeshow4292
    @sergeshow4292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No matter what, your the best bodybuilder, you didn't scared by heavier physics, you stood on stage with your symetry while you getting bigger. didn't get injured like all those guys. you have positive mind and you stayed humble, you and lee labrada, were a model for the sport until today.

  • @edwinthomas618
    @edwinthomas618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shawn Ray was an aesthetic genetic gift. Everything was symmetrical.

  • @patersul
    @patersul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow.Such a great story from a great person.Much respect!!

  • @davemuckeye
    @davemuckeye 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent summation of a tense period in both their lives... I'm happy they each became 'civilised' and are great friends nowadays...
    👍🏼🏋🏽‍♀️✊🏼👍🏼

  • @cleciusferreira8417
    @cleciusferreira8417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Great video Shawn Ray. Nice self-positioned before your burden stones along your pathway. Cheer from Brazil and sorry for any English mistakes.

    • @l_ChillZone_l
      @l_ChillZone_l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said brother.

    • @ricardoferreira2038
      @ricardoferreira2038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didnt understand it. Can you say it in other language?

  • @paulhughes9724
    @paulhughes9724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant interview by Shaun Ray. Spoke well of Dorian

  • @mjc3502
    @mjc3502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing how Shawn grew as a person. People can learn from this testimony..

  • @simoncrockford5702
    @simoncrockford5702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shawn is a true champion and on any given day he could beet anyone physically but he is easily the most articulate and one of if not the best at breaking down the difference of each competitors best and worst shape and judging it from someone who knows what’s up better than anyone alive

  • @mattg3696
    @mattg3696 6 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Wow I changed my opinion on Shawn

  • @radupaulalecu4119
    @radupaulalecu4119 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shawn, write a book, a history of those glorious ages of bodybuilding, you have the talent, the words,the knowledge and many more experiences that few people on earth do in this lovely sport.

  • @S4TANAS.
    @S4TANAS. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Shawn Ray's is well spoken

  • @2ndlieutenantcaptian
    @2ndlieutenantcaptian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shawn you are a winner in my eyes ..
    You and Dorian were standout bodybuilders and now you are both standout human beings .💪👍🙏

  • @saftsuse9060
    @saftsuse9060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a good talk. I will always remember bodybuilding with the good "fights" of Kevin, Dorian and Shawn. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ashtarfelipe8148
    @ashtarfelipe8148 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To me Shawn Ray is a legend he competed in 3 different era and was succesfully in all, independent if he won sandow or not ( it is very discutible *cof* *cof* the hand on the strings in the backstage), your physic is incredible. bless from Brazil 🟢🟡

  • @gobbel600
    @gobbel600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video. Your a brilliant story teller

  • @carlosbernalism
    @carlosbernalism 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Ray, thanks for all your contributions to the sport.

  • @andrewnapolitano6787
    @andrewnapolitano6787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a classy classy dude, that's a true sportsman, and someone to aspire to. Shawn Ray didn't make excuses even in the face of loss, he still pushed and came back as hard as he could each time and didn't give up. Even though he never achieved Mr.Olympia at least he can say, that he fought and tried as hard as he could, in my opinion he didn't fail, not when you go as hard as he did. Shawn Ray, I salute you.

  • @Paulvon128
    @Paulvon128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shawn Ray and Dorian Yates are both classics

  • @apmm4209
    @apmm4209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I agree the year dorian yates tricep was injured he shouldn't have won ie: no symmetry! But the other years he
    was just the "best"

  • @raggaeldestro
    @raggaeldestro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so far away from being a bodybuilder and two weeks ago TH-cam suggested a bodybuilding video which eventually led me to this video. Bodybuilding is more interesting than I’d thought it would be. That rivalry seemed intense. Movie worthy IMO.

  • @richbrake9910
    @richbrake9910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great story Shawn. Very articulate.

  • @kemsolid
    @kemsolid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did not expect this story to take that route. Hats off to Shawn Ray and Generation Iron for making us see the different side of someone's story.

  • @neilsmith7547
    @neilsmith7547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to love your symmetry shawn. Brilliant.

  • @kashifmalik08
    @kashifmalik08 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best from you Shawn. This is true sportsmanship.

  • @arnoldprathap
    @arnoldprathap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Amazing words Shwan you are no less amazing physique and amazing presentation. Dorian is just out of the world

    • @gv4476
      @gv4476 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prathap,,, u are delusional
      Shawn had one of the best bodies,,, Dorian had tore up body but he was a mass monster,, and it was rigged

  • @gullybop1695
    @gullybop1695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big up Shawn Ray!! A great bodybuilder during his career and great ambassador to the sport.

  • @anotherstart1
    @anotherstart1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    One of the greatest of all time. I love Dorian but Shawn had him at least 1 time.

    • @mrmurphypiers1241
      @mrmurphypiers1241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How many Sandows does he have to prove your point ?

  • @Libertarianmobius1
    @Libertarianmobius1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shawn Ray....One the best of very best of body building. We salute you sir...

  • @andremare7869
    @andremare7869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shawn Ray. A true uncrowned Mr. Olympia💪

  • @Klinkerklunk
    @Klinkerklunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shawn Ray is a very charismatic and well spoken man, and also level headed to see and understand things from a different perspective with new knowledge.

  • @realbrush
    @realbrush 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dorian was heads and shoulders above shawn all the way, everytime, but good that shawn came to learn about Dorian's great personality as well. I thought I would see the crybaby version of Shawn, but he spoke his heart in this one. Good video, I am glad I listened to it to the end.

  • @albertmcclaren5571
    @albertmcclaren5571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only a real champion could ever make such a tribute to another especially in such humbling situations through time! You Rock Shawn and you are a true champion for sure! Ps. Maybe your the trainer Nick Walker needs for the edge he's fighting for... What a great video! Godspeed

  • @isitwasit8756
    @isitwasit8756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a really good honest and humble interview by this guy..

  • @lancemilliken9078
    @lancemilliken9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You cannot deny how symmetrical and shredded this guy was

  • @kingj6626
    @kingj6626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was great

  • @victorkrese6727
    @victorkrese6727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He may have never been Mr.O, but he has the physique that I’d most like to have.