"Black Panther" is a superhero in Marvel Comics, in the bodybuilding circle, there are also two strong,corpus black people called "Black Panther", one is Serge Nabre, a bodybuilder who was equally famous with Schwarzenegger in the 70s, and the other is Terrance Ruffin, who is called "Black Panther" because of his perfect body proportions (1.7 meters tall, but gives people a déjà vu of 1.8 meters), and he has won the Arnold Classic Classic Classical Bodybuilding Championship twice. Reaching the peak of the sport at a young age, during a recent Ins Q&A session, Terrance acknowledged the risks of bodybuilding and revealed plans to retire within the next three years.
First, "Black Panther" Terrance Ruffin
Terence Ruffin, born on October 22, 1993 in Beatrice, Alabama, USA, began practicing weightlifting at the age of 13, began training in the gym in his first year of high school, after graduating from high school, Terrance Ruffin joined the U.S. Air Force, received avionics training at Kitsler Air Force Base in Mississippi, for him, it is easier to work out in the military than full-time, because he can eat on time in the army.
Terrance Ruffin first competed at the age of 19 and two years later won his IFBB Pro Card at the 2014 NPC National Championships, making him one of the youngest professional bodybuilders ever.
For her outstanding performances in the competition, Terence Ruffin won the 2016 Tampa Pro championship and finished 9th in the first Olympia competition in 2016, 6th in the Olympia bodybuilding competition in 2017 and 9th in 2018. (He competed in the 2016 and 2017 Olympia tournaments while serving in the army.) ）
From 2020, "Black Panther" ushered in the highlight moment of his life.
Acknowledging the risks of competitive bodybuilding, it is planned to retire within three years
For "Black Panther" Terence Ruffen, on his way forward, his biggest competitor is "C Treasure" Chris Bambstead, in the 2020-2021 Olympia Classical Bodybuilding Competition, "Black Panther" relegated to "C Treasure" twice and won the runner-up, while in the Classical Bodybuilding Competition of the Arnold Classic, "Black Panther" won the championship twice, and the limelight was in full swing. Many believe that the "Black Panther" is the classical bodybuilder who is most likely to beat Chris Bambstead in the future.
The news of the unfortunate death of Cedric McMillan, who was only 44 years old on the last anniversary, still caused a huge impact on the bodybuilding circle, leaving countless people shocked and saddened. While the specific details surrounding McMillan's death are limited, that hasn't stopped fans from re-emphasizing the sport's risks.
While Terrence Ruffin doesn't have to work on gaining weight as much as traditional male bodybuilders, he conveys his plans to stay away from bodybuilding for years to come. Terence Ruffin said: "My plan is to retire within the next three years. ”
" Did the recent death in bodybuilding worry you?" Ins netizen asked.
Terence Ruffin acknowledged the risks of competitive bodybuilding and responded thoughtfully, saying, "No, I always knew the risks of fitness and took steps accordingly. Due to my physical limitations, I chose classical bodybuilding and plan to retire in the next 3 years or so. People are usually afraid of the unknown. So, when a person doesn't understand what they're doing and doesn't do regular tests and tests, I can understand why they're worried. ”
According to Ruffin, he has long been aware of all the risks associated with bodybuilding, and given the increasing number of deaths in the sport, Black Panther believes concerns are justified when athletes don't do the necessary check-ups on a regular basis. Terence stressed that when it comes to death in motion, "the environment is key."
As fans of classical bodybuilding have grown, many have begun to question whether the sport is moving away from the "mass monster" of traditional bodybuilding. At last month's 2022 Boston Pro, classical bodybuilders performed their finale at the show, suggesting that the department's popularity is surpassing that of traditional men's bodybuilders.
Although Terrence has yet to win a classic bodybuilding Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, he is struggling to come up with a plan that can compete with Chris Boomstead's physique in the offseason. The 2022 Olympia Bodybuilding Competition will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., on December 16-18, 2022, where he will attempt to topple three-time Olympia Classical Bodybuilding Champion Chris Bambstead. Although not yet 30 years old, "Black Panther" believes he will quit the sport within the next three years.