Sergio Oliva Jr Interview: Destroying "The Myth" | Iron Cinema

[@tfeating]

Super Honest Guy.. Now Im gonna be His Fan

[@BodyOfLegend]

Wow, this was an amazing interview. Absolutely the best one yet

[@HansAaraas]

great interview. He was really open about everything.

[@SergioGonzaleZ-eg5xo]

Sergio Olivia and Serge nubret were 2 of the best bodybuilders of all time

[@ronaldchandler5326]

Facts

[@4mikeyd]

Truth

[@Yeah.Buddy.]

There's no filter with him, open as can be, finally a Pro comes out and tells the truth even while he's competing...great interview

[@Tain950]

This kid has grown on me a lot he has a really honest and colorful personality. I hope he does well in the bodybuilding industry we will be cheering him on.

[@realtv101]

just want to say to you guys let's just give Jr. credit for being honest. He could have been fake and tell a big ass lie but he didn't. If he didn't have a good relationship with his father let him be real and tell his story. We are always on the outside looking in and think all these celebrities are perfect and don't do know wrong. What you see in magazines and TV are fake realities of their real lives. He's trying to tell you what was going on and how his dad really was so respect that.

[@fredgardner2870]

his dad was the best. good interview.

[@fender1000100]

Shut up NEVER DISRESPECT THE GIFT. Nobody ever better than heath.

[@lloydkline6946]

@TheLusianPopa joe weider also paid Arnold Schwarzenegger , I love Sergio Olivia body in the late 1960s early 1970s body, invincible

[@jesseoliva4019]

Sergio oliva a myth .

[@lloydkline1518]

Invincible late 1960s Sergio Olivia

[@jimmyj5035]

a great interview from a good man who is the only son of the most genetically gifted Bodybuilder of All-Time...

[@lloydkline1518]

❤️ Sergio Olivia; invincible in late 1960s; 1972

[@freespeech4all757]

That interview was so revealing. Sergio was one of my favorites going back to the 60s; it saddens me to think that he dealt with so much bitterness right up until the end. I understand it, but holding on to it can really keep you back. I wonder if he realized how many bodybuilding fans thought the world of him and believed that he should have won the 'O' in '72. Anyway, his son seems to be a very bright guy and I hope he finds the success he's working for.

[@BruteStrength99]

Lots of athletes were like that. Joe Frazier's son said his daddy held on to his hatred of Muhammad Ali right up to the end. Referee Richard Steele said the late Marvin Hagler wouldn't even take a picture with Ray Leonard or him at the Hall Of Fame 2 years ago. Still bitter about that fight in 87

[@zeppafloyd]

This is probably one of the most interesting stories in bodybuilding. Very real and honest person we have here. I was a NPC judge in Florida when Jr. came and competed for the 1st time. I was introduced to him at a show in Pensacola by a masters competitor who filled me in on the strained relationship between Jr and his father. It's this kind of human interest that could make bodybuilding have more mass appeal. Would be great to d a documentary about Jr.

[@robertarnold7187]

Wow, his Dad calling the gyms and keeping junior out. That's hardcore.

[@dadbod2greekgod3]

wow, i'm shocked that someone aspiring to be mr. olympia is saying things openly like "drugs are mandatory in this sport" that is bold. If his placings are not affected by things like this I would be shocked. bodybuilding would be a different sport if the top guys talked like that with honesty.

[@richardsilverberg729]

Great guy

[@carpediem6568]

No, the Weiders are gone now. You can say what you want.

[@RecoveringGenius]

Jr. has a great attitude. So does Labrada!

[@tobyespino6016]

BOTH CUBAN...............

[@BruteStrength99]

Which Labrada? Lee or Hunter?

[@anishmathew7904]

Amazing interview. N 100% honesty. What a guy. Plain simplicity and honest. Well answered every shit. Respect

[@saraths4150]

i follow this guy in facebook.....this guy is humble....he does have potential.......god bless himm

[@mikekoz68]

Ok, I will bless him

[@mc365mc]

His dad didn't want this kid to destroy himself with steroids. The man knew what this sport is about. No matter what the kid thinks he's achieving today, his father knows you have to use steroids and when bodybuilding is done with you they will cast you aside and say you ruined yourself with steroids.

[@J0F0A0]

I like this dude, believe in yourself, YOU CAN DO IT!

[@preachinoldschool5726]

Thank-you Junior...very well spoken & respectfully get honest. Stay healthy Brother Iron

[@tomharwood1524]

so impressed at all levels with this fellow...

[@PersonalFitness3]

Wow, an eye opening interview about Sergio Oliva from his son. Hopefully he can create his own legacy. There seems to be a lot of bodybuilders lately who are disgruntled with the direction taken by modern bodybuilding competitions, from the call-outs to the posing, to the judging, etc. I think just like there is a new generation of bodybuilders, so is there a new generation of fans. And the fans (IMO) are a driving force that will affect the sport of bodybuilding like never before.

[@mahirhasan7695]

I love the presentation you bring to the stage.. and then i found out who you are. the Son of he first. and you did it all on your own.. Mad Love !!!!!!

[@TheAmazingLucas]

The only way you overcome the politics and nonsense of the IFBB/NPC, you become GREATER than it. Example would be Rich Piana, use the industry to YOUR advantage. Great interview

[@MrRossT1]

///AMG Berg Phil who? o.O

[@tlawspeaks1144]

+///AMG Berg you're an idiot bro.

[@ricardornt]

This dude just got a new big fan. What a great and honest interview!

[@jasmaart]

It's the first time watching an interview with Sergio Jr., he is such a good guy, open and honest talking man. I wish you the best in your career and life man, and go get that Mr. O title, it would be great 👍🏼💪🏻💪🏻

[@terrystrand]

Sergio Senior knew what a world of bullshit the IFBB was and is and always will be. He wanted Junior to excel in something besides the life of drugs and spending a whole life in the weight room. I wonder how much money Junior made so far in bodybuilding vs. how much he spent on bodybuilding. IFBB bodybuilding is nothing more than a money-losing, expensive 'profession'. Not hating on anybody, but if you've been in this forever like I have you do understand why Senior told his son to get the hell out of the chemical circus of 'pro' bodybuilding which leads to nowhere.

[@BruteStrength99]

Imagine Jr. as a CPD officer

[@robertarnold7187]

That's an amazing interview. Nice to hear straight honest talk. Good for you junior.

[@hungrykid1816]

Really impressive interview

[@MrDarrelln64]

I am a fan of Sergio Jr now. I like his openness and honesty.

[@silakanveli]

myth jr is a smart and humble man, father was a egoistic prick at personal level yet a bodybuilding legend.

[@richardmanuel9812]

Why

[@darktheshark30918]

It's awesome too see him compete I am a fan for life for this kid. Best of luck bro represent Chicago brother.

[@grimmer2005]

Sad and so... Good that his son can have a distance to this, and seem like a very nice & humble guy. These kind of dads can really f-kk up a sons life, mentally also.

[@irfanirshad3594]

The best Interview of this channel . EVER.

[@donaldmokgale3123]

incredibly insightful interview man!! Well done Vlad! Looking forward to the Myth jr

[@ultrafloss492]

Thanks very much!

[@giovannisocci8793]

wow! I never knew Seegio had been such a bitter man,I mean he was right to a certain extent,but he could ve made a career beyond the competition,but only if he would ve wanted...Sergio in The Predator movie,eh? but they use Carl Weathers as the second choice...imagine when Arnold shakes Weathers' hand if it hand been Sergio's humongous arm and fore arm...it would ve been epic.

[@mikemontgomery15]

great job. much enjoyed

[@davenicholson3982]

what a great guy Jr is very Humble but inspiring we could learn a lot from him as human being

[@tomasf.alvarez9556]

I met Sergio back in 86. Had the fortune to had worked with a very good friend of him from Chicago. The guy was pleasant and was very informative. I learned a lot from a long conversation that I and a friend had with him. I did however, realize that Sergio Sr did had somewhat of a huge ego and to be honest I don't blame him, because when you are just a person the comes from nothing, and all of a sudden you become this largest than life figure, your ego goes out of wack. Anyways that is the experience I had with his dad. Good interview

[@sansantos75]

viewed several times. awesome video

[@berserko2008]

I can relate to him saying "old-school" ways about his father....... my younger siblings have a hard time with my father...... our Hispanic culture is just so "old-school"....... we have to learn from the mistakes of our elders and progress.......

[@stevewise1656]

It's clear his father damaged him at a deep level. At least he's being honest about this and very open.

[@casp3rthegh0stogfan]

His father DIDN'T damage him!!!!, his father wanted him to excel at something other than BODYBUILDING, AND especially where the I.F.B.B. IS CONCERNED. HOWEVER, YOU YOUNG SOFT AND WHINNING GENERATION WON'T SEE THAT.

[@joekeenan6435]

Must be tough to be a bodybuilder and walk in the shadow of your father who is one of the top bodybuilders of all time. Everyone will compare you to your father, which isn't fair because you're talking about two different men. I hope you have a good life Sergio!

[@carpediem6568]

Maybe so, but few bodybuilders today can speak like he does. Great communication skills. Will help him go a long way as celebrity status.

[@larryjohnson2306]

Salute to Sergio Jr. for giving us the truth about his Dad. Sergio Sr. was a great bodybuilder who must have known up front that he would face racial and ethnic discrimination in the 1960's and early 70's, so it was monumental for him to have won Mr. Olympia multiple times in that era. For that reason, it baffles me that Sergio thought he would be more popular than Arnold, who personified the image that the majority of Americans identified with. He was fortunate to have been offered the role in Predator, which he should have taken for his own good. Given all the testimony I've heard on Sergio Sr., including provoking his wife to defend herself with a gun, I'm convinced he had deeper mental problems beyond just bitterness from the bias he experienced. He was not accepting reality for what it was.

[@anthonybogan9768]

Amazing interview Mr Oliva Jr has a fan in me.

[@frikandelkroket9335]

Sergio in predator. A missed opportunity.

[@mg4861]

Wonder if was for the role of Carl Weathers or Bill Duke.

[@MegaClintbeastwood]

i agree he has a good disposition, i still think to be the best is to surpass the best, to be better than your predecessors. even though you dont wanna be compared to your father, you always will be. embrace it, use it, and be better than he was, it will male you better in the long run and i think every father would want that for his son imho

[@lh9140]

Sorry Sergio about your father, but you turned out pretty great man.

[@GordonCuffe]

great interview. amazing bodybuilding the only sport where drugs are manadatory to excel.

[@MrDarrelln64]

Great interview😄

[@silatguy]

Great interview

[@sansantos75]

powerful

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

Fascinating insight

[@angeldavila4669]

5:05 he killed that shirt

[@sharonmarshall6841]

this man was underrated

[@kelo1886]

amazing interview

[@vndrevlves]

Wow, amazing story! It would make a great HBO show, lol (seriously tho)

[@dr.richardsilverberg1781]

No you will never be better.AT HIS PRIME THERE WAS NEVER BETTER..NEVER..I MET SERGIO THE FATHER SPENT TIME WITH HIM,HE WAS GREAT .VERY KIND.

[@121Sonic]

All the best Bro!

[@dr.richardsilverberg1781]

You cant destroy the myth.I met him and he was in his later years in life AND HE WAS A FINE GENTLEMAN. Compared to who else.He was not a god, but a man, and dont judge him, JERKS. IM HONORED I MET HIM.

[@jaco1318]

great video

[@brettcorbett6918]

jr seems to be a really great guy. sr was a really great bodybuilder. I don't even understand how arnold beat him. politics

[@tlawspeaks1144]

very true

[@quantum12b]

Wow! Great interview ;0)

[@steve-lovemybuckeyes-deace7723]

Also, glad to hear Sergio Jr. clear up why Arleen (his mother) shot Sergio. I heard Arleen and Sergio got into an argument because Sergio wouldn't take out the trash. So she shot him. Crazy rumors!!

[@keithfauntleroy2001]

this is amazing

[@chrisiden1]

i knew Arnold in the day and watched him buy up Main Street Santa Moncia with his wealth... hes a very sharp businessman!

[@kyndred2008]

is it me ,does he look a bit like flex wheeler

[@Yellowswift3]

Facinating to listen to. :)

[@TheSacred55]

Damn imagine Sergio playing the role performed by Carl Weathers in the Predator. Can you imagine that early bro hand clasp with pan out to the arms shot!!!!!! Sounds like it was Arnold's Mia culpa to the MYTH.

[@sharonmarshall6841]

this man was a beast and with fitness i

[@justinkase5918]

Jr. is a class act

[@Andy-yo3hd]

I think he was being diplomatic here. The report at the time said Sergio hit his wife and she ran to the bedroom to get his service revolver. He followed her and hit her again and she then shot him 5 times. It was in the Chicago Tribune July 25th 1986. Men who are abusive like that rarely only do it once. However much I admire him as a bodybuilder, as a person he was seriously flawed.

[@stonersstone1575]

this looks like the movie "creed", olivia jr should ask to Arnold Schwarzenegger to train him and make his own legacy.

[@burn4624]

haha i can see that happening

[@makasher100]

...Script Coming Soon

[@willjackson9890]

trill will his farther was great and he is becoming great look at this thou there is better technology now your vary humble you dad was awesome rip

[@robertotorresalvarez6040]

NUNCA... SU HIJO, PERO SU PAPA TENIA UNAS MEDIDAS IMPRESIONANTES...EMPEZANDO CON SU CINTURA Y CADERAS CHIQUIAS Y DE AHI PAL REAL...

[@marktracy1988]

Hey Sergio I remember you at World Gym you were probably 10 I know your mom too your dad dated my cousin good luck

[@Viking-ou8fc]

nice story

[@manrex5238]

I’ve never get to know what happened with him and labrada nutrition why he walked away?

[@weotalks2810]

He is not his FATHER,AND WILL NEVER WIN MR.OLYMPIA, HIS FATHER is a GOD IN THE SPORT, THE MYTH IS LEGEND.

[@rgjr1977]

Informative,but kind of Sad...

[@fabiobodybuilder4153]

Sérgio oliva no mather what he will always be the myth .

[@fender1000100]

For sure. He wasnt the best guy. But that physique spoke louder than any words.

[@lloydkline6946]

Sergio Olivia was the original invincible, especially his late 1960s, 1972 body, I do not like current bodybuilders their are too big fake muscles

[@Honestabe86]

So basically old Sergio was a maniac

[@MrRossT1]

You think Steph Curry let's the fact that his Dad played in the NBA interfere with his love of the game? Make your OWN MARK! Your time to shine!

[@dinan5iver]

Did you actually listen to the interview? When Jr. was forming as a young bodybuilder, his father actively worked against him.

[@zdelix11]

Petar Celik who trained with Arnold in Germany said he was a asshole but he presented him self like a nice guy..as from training and diet everyone was helpful ,and when they asked him for advice he didnt wanna help,or he just messed you up

[@1964i]

It is great to be honest. Food before supplements and muscle enhancing drugs to be a pro in bodybuilding.

[@angeldavila4669]

your dad just kept it real and asked for equal pay. nothing wrong with that.

[@lashandajones2724]

The Man exactly. He sounds like he's making his father out to be a bitch for caring about be screwed after working so hard to be the best and not being because of his skin color

[@irfanirshad3594]

its hard to judge when you're not in it. Ego and respect when both mixed together is a dangerous combination and when messed with gets you real fucked up.

[@BruteStrength99]

@@lashandajones2724 I don't think he's doing it intentionally. He said he understands his father now that he's older. But remember that a lot of what he remembers he saw through a child and young man's eyes.

[@geraldvounas2452]

💪

[@mattyinthemorning9057]

Sergio never got the respect he deserved That’s a shame for a man with great genetics for the sport of bodybuilding. Show them what you got Sergio Jr

[@rishabnegi5018]

What's that at 6:05 💨💨😷

[@thomasdietz579]

Maybe Sergio was pissed because a white Austrian man won over him even though he was not better

[@lloydkline6946]

Sergio Olivia was invincible in his prime 1960s, 1972, love Arnold Schwarzenegger super legendary body but it does not make me forget Sergio Olivia

[@steve-lovemybuckeyes-deace7723]

A very nice guy, intelligent and insightful. His mother did a great job instilling him with humility and no ego...what his father sadly lacked. Sergio totally sabotaged himself in every facet of his life....very sad he shut his son out too.

[@bodybldrmarcus]

This kid reminds me so much of Phil Heath; they look like cousins LOL!

[@edwarddorville9973]

What he described about what his dad went through is the reason cancel culture exists today, and racism and racists are being called out today. I'm really happy about it, all men are created equal not just written in a piece of paper, but in all actuality.

[@lazur1]

Sergio's really almost 80 when he died. Born in 1933? He beat 22yr-old Arnold @ 36.

[@nicholasreese7856]

Sergio was definitely a better bodybuilder and should have never lost to Arnold.

[@jhudson834]

Biscuit oliva

[@Shadowboxe]

I thought he was Phil Heath at first.

[@yannicat123]

Maybe you'll never be better than your dad because you think you'll never be better than your dad. Maybe you should elevate your thinking.

[@rolygarcia129]

Bro did Sergio jr speak Spanish?