Tony Freeman wins 2006 IFBB Europa Show

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TONEY FREEMAN TAKES HIS 1ST PRO TITLE IN TEXAS


After three years in the pro ranks in which he never placed higher than 5th, Toney Freeman has vaulted to the top of the pro ranks with a stunning win at the 2006 IFBB Europa Supershow this evening.

At 6'2" and 289 pounds Toney scored one for the big guys, who previously this year had not fared as well as their more diminutive counterparts. His combination of size and shape, highlighted by excellent conditioning, was enough to over come 304-pound Quincy Taylor, a hometown favorite and the heaviest guy in the show.

Quincy's second place finish was one higher than last year's at this event and should signal that he too has arrived as one of the sport's elite.

Johnnie Jackson finished in third with one of the densest and most powerful physiques in the contest. Although he was somewhat disappointed with his placing, Johnnie vows to come in even crisper next week in Montreal. Johnnie was voted bodybuilding.com's "People's Champ" via online polling and received a check for $1000 from Bob Cicherillo and Dan Solomon as his reward.

Coming in fourth was Darrem Charles. You have to go back to 2003 to find a show other than the Olympia or Arnold Classic in which Darrem did not place at least second. Darrem was uncharacteristically smooth from the back but rest assured, he will tighten up by next week when he too competes in Montreal.

Art Atwood took the fifth spot, looking freaky big and extremely dry. He was both elated and disappointed with his placing: elated for returning to first callout status after a couple of years mired near tenth place, disappointed that he didn't qualify for the Olympia. Look for Art to harden up in the weeks ahead as well.

Rounding out the top six was Bob Cicherillo's dark horse, Silvio Samuel. The Spaniard got rid of the Dream Tan that muddied his physique during prejudging and showed a tight, pleasing muscularity that was hard to ignore at night.

Bodybuilding.com also presented a "Best Performer" award for the athlete who received the greatest response for his posing routine. King Kamali managed to best the rest with his trademark moves.

Kudos go out to Ed and Betty Pariso for putting on an excellent weekend of events, all executed smoothly and professionally.

2006 IFBB EUROPA SUPERSHOW
Final Results - Top 6

1. Toney Freeman*
2. Quincy Taylor*
3. Johnnie Jackson*
4. Darrem Charles
5. Art Atwood
6. Silvio Samuel

* Qualifies for Olympia

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