"ROBBED!" — Bodybuilding World Erupts as Behrouz Tabani Stuns James Hollingshead at China Pro
The Huanji China Pro was supposed to be James Hollingshead's show. Fresh off a controversial runner-up finish to Jordan Hutchenson in Portugal, the British star seemed destined to secure his Olympia qualification. Especially after Iranian powerhouse Behrouz Tabani's initial visa rejection. But when Tabani's visa was granted at the last minute, the contest became an unexpected war. .
Tabani took the win. The bodybuilding world responded with near-universal disbelief.
And I'm sorry, James Hollingshead that you were robbed of your victory in China.You were absolutely robbed of your victory in China by Tyler Mannion. Now I know Tyler Mannion is the head judge and there's other judges on the panel that actually do the scoring. And Tyler is just in the centre calling out the poses.But at the end of the day, Tyler gets what he wants. And for whatever reason, Tyler wanted Behrooz Tabani to win this show. And he fucked up. Tyler Mannion, I'm talking directly to you. You fucked up and you see what's happening on social media. Everybody in their grandmother says, James said, should have won this show.
From the message boards to the podcasts, the consensus is clear: James should have won.
Absolutely absurd judging. this is a clear sign that things need to change. shame. shame on the judges
'The Shed' was the better man on the day. The bodybuilding media, the fans, and the commentators agree. As one observer put it, Hollingshead was widely assumed to be the winner until the last-minute addition of Tabani threw everything into chaos. Now, with the result in, that chaos has turned to outrage.
The debate will rage on. But one thing is certain: the China Pro result will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
