The Curious Case of Bertil Fox | From Champion Bodybuilder To Death Row Inmate

[@yahainHotPink]

Never heard of him until today

[@FrancescaA00]

Same here.

[@camecex]

Same here

[@generalinformation3507]

You had to be into body building in the late 70s and 80s. That's when I started working out And fox was one of the people I looked at👀

[@xldjvista]

I was today's years old when I found out about him and I'm from the Caribbean.

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

Shame on you

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

I remember Bertil Fox from the mid-80s. He was one of my fave bodybuilders.

[@Pulsonar]

I was into bodybuilding in the early 80s. Every man, woman and dog who even looked at a barbell back then would’ve heard of Bertil Fox. Same for Albert Beckles one of the oldest bodybuilders to win a professional bodybuilding contest in the prime category. They were top flight professionals and were in nearly every bodybuilding mags during the 1980s. Bertil was heavily tipped to win the Mr. Olympia several times in his career. But he just didn’t want to play the game the Weiders wanted him to play and instead protested. Bertil Fox, Sergio Oliva and Serge Nubret grumbled about the Weiders and their corrupt IFBB long before Lee Priest famously stepped out of line and was banned from IFBB competitions.

[@warren14567]

I suspect IFBB was involved in destroying Bertil fox since they hated him included the elite black bodybuilders like Monson ,Sergio, black prince who had to be put in the closet....

[@vivalarazausarmyvet4453]

Didn't think Brutal Fox would be covered in a channel like this.

[@jamillawebb3567]

Wow I’ve never heard of him. This story was so well told!!❤❤❤❤ . 2 things: I had a close girlfriend who started bodybuilding and the money and time they spend on competitions can lead to major debt if they don’t win. Also black competitors often face discrimination. She eventually quit competing and now just supports women as a trainer. 2, ROID RAGE is very real and men who take high levels of those steroids and androgens can be very abusive and violent. I definitely feel he should be included when it comes to black history and bodybuilding and that his life is a cautionary tale.

[@RochellB46]

Black people actually dominate in bodybuilding they are genetically built better than white men they usually have small waist and big upper body so not sure who said that I’m actually in the community my bf is white he literally just lost a show to a black guy 😂 I’m also black myself not sure where you heard that

[@giminist]

Nobody in this story was loyal

[@kenhoward100]

So the gun accidentally went off multiple times?

[@CJCrump]

Sounds suspect....

[@lichi1244eva]

I was waiting for that to be answered by his so-called detailed letter. How was Violet shot twice?

[@tattypoo]

Yeah, I smell the bull💩 thru the screen

[@Stevelives13]

And both times the shot fatally hit a person.

[@omegawicked1]

I'm thinking the same thing. By it self

[@brandonspencer4993]

I'm familiar with Bertil Fox! Largely because I follow bodybuilding. He was before Ronnie Coleman, Flex Wheeler, and Kevin Levrone etc. Thanks for the upload!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I never followed bodybuilding, per se, but I always was aware of a Lee Haney growing up. At that time, I thought he was the only black guy in bodybuilding. What happened to him?

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

​@@TheRetroWoman80lol I can list at least 20 black pro bbs off the top of my head 😂

[@TheRetroWoman80]

@@ThouSwell-zx3fd I'm sure you probably could. There were just certain things I did not keep up with or I'd be able to as well.

[@thebrownbaldy]

I remember reading about this guy in bodybuilding magazines around the same time the Craig Titus/Kelly Ryan story was happening.

[@KNByam]

I read that same magazine because that's how I found out about him.

[@AlGoresRythm]

How does a gun accidently, yet precisely, shoot 2 people- especially one person in the leg then fatally in the neck?

[@mikeybynature]

When are you going back to covering behind the scenes of 70s - 00s TV shows?? I love those posts so much. Please bring ‘em back!!!

[@KornyKornball]

The other competitors were laughing at his disappointment in 5th place in Mr Olympia.

[@ericmatterson9905]

He looked like he wanted to strangle the judges

[@MoneyMuscle_]

Great video, thanks

[@yodalayheehoo5447]

I don't understand why certain words such as , ""Murder" and "Death" cannot be fully spoken instead of being distorted.

[@ItsMeShaniceG]

KZbin guidelines. Those words suggest that you’re talking about something controversial. Controversial videos get demonetized. If they want to get paid for their views, they have to distort certain buzz words.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

It's this "newer generation" of people. They CAN'T live in reality.

[@brooklynbred1460]

Judges who don't even compete is mind blowing. Like Katy Perry judging on America's Got Talent

[@opulence_prime]

😮 oop

[@Henri-b4p]

IT DOES NOT TAKE A COMPETITOR TO BE A CAPABLE JUDGE IF THEY UNDERSTAND THE STANDARDS.

[@lichi1244eva]

Great reporting!

[@TMGettingMoney]

This Brother situation is unfortunate. However, his explanation of events sounds very suspect…they were both fatally shot by accident? Come on now.

[@theleroyford]

What a really sad story. All I remember is that Bertil Fox was one of the big-name 80s bodybuilders I used to watch on TV and in magazines when I was a teen and was first gettingt into BB. I never knew any of this. Such a tragic ending to such potential. I think getting that undeserved 5th place had a seismic effect on him, and possibly led to his mental downfall. Very sad indeed. I'm not sure if he was guilty or not, there certainly was some questionable parts to his story, especially just leaving without calling for medical assistance. But he served 25 years. I hope he lives out the rest of his days with peace in his heart. As far as his BB legacy, he certainly was one of the true greats.

[@damianhowland6984]

Thank you great video I needed a follow up on a bodybuilder I once followed in my early days of competing.

[@mrmorpheus9707]

Bertil Fox was pardoned by St. Kitts-Nevis Governor-General Sir Tapley Seaton and has been released from prison after serving a 25-year sentence. In light of this major news, Fox's son, Shaun Fox, confirmed that his father was released from the penitentiary, where he served over two decades.

[@BrisLS1]

He regrets moving to the smallest country in the world to find a lover half his age. What could go wrong?

[@thoughtbodymanifest]

Bertil was indeed a great bodybuilder whose outspokenness lead to low placings.

[@hiphopjewels]

He should take accountability for his actions. He got involved with an immature 19 year old who couldn't think for herself and had a greedy mother. Then, he left her in charge of his property while he was away. After realizing the property was stolen, and that the women had it, instead of making a police report, he started a confrontation about it. His story doesn't add up, with the gun "accidentally" going off not just once, but several times. Then, he confessed the whole thing right after it happened. It is what it is, and 25 years means he got off pretty easy for the death of two people. Choose your relationships wisely.

[@kentcarmack5879]

So you are admitting that adult women can't think for themselves, or are you using a double standard?

[@hiphopjewels]

@@kentcarmack5879 I made a comment about a specific woman, not women in general. Are you admitting you can’t read? Don’t be a wise guy.

[@lMP5602]

Maybe the unreleased Johnathan Major film Magazine Dreams is based on him.

[@aderonx]

That's what I was thinking

[@transformationinprogress]

Crazy a movie that was briefly privately released has never been released to the public 🙄

[@lMP5602]

@@transformationinprogress it will be in early 2025. He just won't get the Oscar like he was originally expected to.

[@transformationinprogress]

@@lMP5602 thank you for the info

[@Justin-mb4ql]

He's free now

[@visionoracle3504]

Bertil Fox was an awesome bodybuilder and arguably the strongest in his era. He was in incredible shape and won the 1982 NABBA Universe. At the 1983 Mr Olympia he was in magnificent condition, but the judges placed him 5th and audience boos were so loud it rocked the Olympic Hall. That day, he was superior to those before him including second place Mohamed Makkawy and third place Lee Haney. Only the winner Samir Bannout could have edged him. Bertil never recovered from that robbery. Cries of beef it Bertil from crowds, must still ring in his ears.

[@jamiemcquain5576]

Met him back in the 90's guy was huge sad the path he took

[@SkyVega-lp7rq]

More stories like this would be appreciated. 😇

[@darrenleppard875]

I remember Bertil training at Shape & Health gym in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. Always seemed a nice guy who kept himself to himself.

[@ItsMeShaniceG]

I believe he was guilty as sin but he didn’t get a fair trial 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@vegasloveforever2486]

I would like to see what Brutal Bertil looks like nowadays.

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

He's not half the man he used to be.. literally 😁

[@walkerswayweighttrai]

Sad....good video yah

[@PeterpanSyndrome_]

Ya, I'm sure there was quite a struggle between an old woman, and a 240lb body builder know for his Crazy strength. Kills 2 people and gets a pardon. Wtf is wrong with people.

[@lsk8308]

I heard this story once before but not in so much detail. Aside from how sad this situation is for the victims, it blew my mind to find out the man started juicing at 14 years old. I thought it was only Gen Z tik tok tren kids that did that. I can't imagine how much damage he did to his body and mind .... That story he came up with was complete cap. I think he flipped out and probably had a lot of remorse after. In situations like this where the person already has a history of extreme abuse, its hard to believe those hail Mary situations.

[@generalinformation3507]

There's a lot of politics in body building. Those on the outside of this think it's just about who has the biggest biceps and triceps. But him griping after he lost he sealed his fate. And he did have an amazing physique💪🏿

[@majortwang2396]

'Politics' is the wrong word. It was business. Joe Weider employed all the pro bodybuilders to advertise his products & appear in his magazines. The contests were officially independent, but the IFBB was run by his brother & part of the business, so he had a lot of influence, and guys who wouldn't play his game were sidelined. I trained at the same gym as Fox in the late 70s, and knew him slightly. The guy wasn't likeable at all - he was grumpy & had a chip on his shoulder. Admittedly, it wasn't the best time to be a black guy, but others in his circle like Al Beckles & Brian Buchanan managed to rise above it.

[@breaks3085]

​@@majortwang2396just cos you got talent doesn't mean your meant to make it, you got to have a likeable personality an like being told what to do, otherwise people will block you.

[@NIKI_E]

They don't do the unalive penalty in the British West Indies anymore from the 80s. The UK cut that out.

[@45321jussus]

This is a sad story to be told this body bluider was gigantic before the shit hit fan

[@AggravatedMan365]

From the thumbnail I thought he was Kali Muscle

[@Duane-tl2zc]

I ordered a workout video tape from Bertil back in the 80's, I still have the personal little note he signed.

[@keithgray4891]

Brutal Bertil Fox , in every sense of the word

[@KadeemG61]

Oof, Netflix should make a documentary about him.

[@chosenhandles]

What’s the opening beat?

[@mrsam0496]

Him and Arnie wer the most aesthetically pleasing champs

[@Thenextrealm]

Bertil was good but Robbie Robertson had better biceps although being from the UK the best V taper belongs to Brian Buchanan

[@JosephMiller-gh6mv]

He could've been another Lee Haney the 8 time Mr.O if you look at them side by side he was worthy of standing on the same stage ,

[@breaks3085]

Size n cuts yes structure an proportions lee haney is better an a better height to look aesthetic

[@Scorch1028]

Bertil Fox did the crime - and he did the time. 😆

[@SPL0869]

I remember his rise and fall.

[@Romario864]

A true Mr Olimpia without crown...múltiple Mr Olimpia he should win...what a Phisyque

[@omegawicked1]

He is fked. All this dancing around words. This man is rambling nothingness

[@todayiwasblessed1512]

Must have been one of the cheapest guns ever produced! That being said, the prosecution’s freedoms in this case are insane.

[@ronaldblack-zb4yn]

Dang I forgot about this dude.

[@stevenwigley8989]

This story is incorrect I stand by my word. The nicest person I ever met I'm a kittian friend training partner (Mervin)

[@cadillacdeville5828]

😮😮

[@rodneyedwards3431]

Them women plotted to kill him but it went the other way

[@levidiaz3074]

Brawn doesn't necessarily mean brains

[@ChassityNOubre_88]

So he was set up?

[@kerry-j4m]

I doubt it. Fox shot both of them for what ever reason,then made up an some bull&&&& story to save himself from prison. Which didn't happen,fortunately.

[@kernalization]

Sounds it

[@ItsMeShaniceG]

No, he wasn’t set up. He actually murdered them. He admitted to that much. He just claims that it was an accident. I don’t think they had enough proof to say that it was on purpose so they started to embellish the facts. This is more so a case of not getting a fair trial vs. him being set up.

[@devinrivers5808]

@@ItsMeShaniceGI was thinking the same thing.. I find it odd that Bertil wasn’t allowed to even testify in his own defense and why wasn’t an autopsy performed 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MegaIronwing]

if the audio is going to be edited what's the point talking about it

[@taureanmay1411]

1:19 beril fox 🦊🐊, honsome bodybuilder.

[@taureanmay1411]

2:39 yeah 👍😁.

[@davidanderson3684]

His ex and her mom stole over 40.000 dollar's and they confront him with a gun !

[@allenwilliams5524]

Wow! Simp behavior! His life is worth more than a gun. He got too emotional over gun. He could have let them have. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SwitchB]

5:01

[@harryyarrow4110]

A great hero. He turned out,to be human, after all.💙💛💙

[@Hendrix.Robinson]

Why do you have to keep blocking out “death” “murder” “abused “ “racist” when this platform offers all this as content

[@ItsMeShaniceG]

Monetization. Those words imply that your video is going to be controversial. Controversial videos do not get monetized. Channels that use those words typically have independent sponsors like better help or raid shadow legends. If you want to get paid from KZbin, you have to omit certain words.

[@warren14567]

Bigger than Schwarzenegger

[@GerhardGeficky-jg4ok]

Foxy is in Jail because he killed his GF. Sad story

[@GerhardGeficky-jg4ok]

Incredible physique.

[@terrywrightjr4545]

Different cover on here but interesting nonetheless. I follow bodybuilding to an extent and his name doesn't come up but then again who wants to bring up something so dark.

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

He was enormously popular in the 80s. The muscle magazines loved him!

[@terrywrightjr4545]

@ThouSwell-zx3fd I was a little kid then so I imagine your a little older than me.

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

@@terrywrightjr4545 Sadly, yes 😄

[@melaniecampbell3509]

Who??

[@MakaylaWilliams-y3c]

People who do body building like that are gross

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Steroids kill. Yet they still go hard with it...smh

[@ThouSwell-zx3fd]

You prefer fat outa shape dudes?

[@oldschoolbudapestworkout2105]

Death row in England ????

[@deliciabooker-nickles5526]

St. Kitts

[@larryearl4110]

Last

[@peterbravestrong]

Murdering swine. It's a shame they let him out of prison.

[@Henri-b4p]

Bertils "precise description" and such detail leads me to believe it is possible that he may have been wrongfully convicted.