Jose Raymond | |
|---|---|
 Jose Raymond in 2014 | |
| Born | December 29, 1974 |
| Other names | The Boston Mass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Spouse | Michela Marie Raymond |
Jose Roger Raymond, also known as "The Boston Mass," (December 29, 1974 Boston, MA)[1][2] is an active American bodybuilder from Wakefield, Massachusetts.[3]
In his early years, prior to bodybuilding, Raymond tried his hand in several different sports, including football, soccer, wrestling, baseball, basketball, and track.[4]
Personal life edit
Jose Raymond is the youngest of eight siblings. In an interview with Muscular Development, Raymond stated that he was not born into ideal circumstances; rather he lived in a ghetto in absolute poverty. “All sorts of tragedy and turmoil was happening. Many times there was no food in the house or electricity or heating in a Boston winter. Violence and alcohol addiction surrounded us." Raymond also stated "my birth parents couldn’t always provide for us. So me and my brother Tito Raymond, who is five years older than me, were shuttled back and forth from foster homes to our birth home because our parents did not want to give us up. But the authorities believed we could not stay with them because they couldn’t cope on account of having so many kids.[5]"
Education edit
Jose Raymond attended Dean Junior College (Franklin, MA.) from 1993-1995, there he was awarded an associates degree in Health and Fitness. From 1995-1998 Jose attended Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH.) and was awarded a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science as well as a minor in Nutrition.
Filmography edit
- Jose Raymond: The Boston Mass (2014)
- Battle For The Olympia, 212 Edition (2014)
- Battle For The Olympia, 212 Edition (2013)
- Battle For The Olympia (2012)
Competition history edit
At the age of 18, Jose Raymond competed in the New England Bodybuilding Championships and won 1st placement in the teenage division. Raymond qualified for IFBB pro status, winning at the Nationals twice and then winning overall at Team Universe. Raymond accepted his pro card and competed in his first IFBB show in May 2009.[6]
| Competition[7][8][9][10] | Placement |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ferrigno Legacy | 4th |
| 2017 Kuwait Classic | 2nd |
| 2017 Asia Grand Prix | 3rd |
| 2017 Olympia Weekend | 3rd |
| 2016 Olympia Weekend | 3rd |
| 2015 IFBB Europa Phoenix | 2nd |
| 2015 IFBB EVL's Prague Pro | 1st |
| 2015 IFBB Korean Grand Prix | 2nd |
| 2015 IFBB Olympia Weekend | 2nd |
| 2015 IFBB Arnold Sports Festival | 1st |
| 2014 IFBB Europa Phoenix | 1st |
| 2014 IFBB EVLs Prague Pro | 3rd |
| 2014 IFBB Korea Pro | 2nd |
| 2014 IFBB Olympia Weekend | 3rd |
| 2014 IFBB New Zealand Pro | 1st |
| 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic | 5th |
| 2013 IFBB Europa Phoenix Pro | 7th |
| 2013 IFBB Olympia Weekend | 4th |
| 2013 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow | 1st |
| 2013 IFBB New York Pro | 1st |
| 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix | 3rd |
| 2012 IFBB Sheru Classic | 2nd |
| 2012 IFBB Olympia Weekend | 4th |
| 2012 IFBB New York Pro | 3rd |
| 2012 IFBB Optimum Classic | 1st |
| 2011 IFBB Olympia | 3rd |
| 2011 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships | 1st |
| 2010 IFBB Sacramento Pro | 2nd |
| 2010 IFBB Olympia | 4th |
| 2010 IFBB Europa Battle of Champions | 1st |
| 2010 IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships | 1st |
| 2010 IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding & Bikini Championships | 2nd |
| 2010 IFBB Europa Show of Champions | 3rd |
| 2009 IFBB Olympia | 6th |
| 2009 IFBB Atlantic City Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships | 2nd |
| 2009 IFBB Europa Super Show & Supplement Expo | 9th |
| 2009 IFBB New York Pro | 8th |
| 2007 NPC National Championships | 1st |
| 2007 NPC National Championships | 1st |
| 2007 NPC USA Bodybuilding And Figure Championships | 1st |
| 2005 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure | 1st |
| 2002 NPC USA Championships | 4th |
| 2001 NPC Team Universe Championships | 2nd |
| 2001 NPC USA Championships | 8th |
| 2000 NPC Team Universe Championships | 2nd |
| 2000 NPC USA Championships | 1st |
| 1999 NPC Team Universe Championships | 2nd |
| 1998 NPC Team Universe Championships | 11th |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ The Jose Raymond Story Part 1 | His Incredible Rags to Salvation Story
- ^ https://www.flexonline.com/general-news/learn-ifbb-pro-jose-raymond
- ^ http://www.flexonline.com/ifbb/jose-raymond
- ^ http://risingmuscle.com/interviews/interview-ifbb-pro-jose-the-boston-mass-raymond/
- ^ http://www.musculardevelopment.com/news/the-mcgough-report/14399-the-jose-raymond-story-his-must-read-inspirational-journey.html#.WWOEgRPyubU
- ^ http://www.flexonline.com/ifbb/jose-raymond
- ^ https://contest.bodybuilding.com/bio/8552/
- ^ http://www.flexonline.com/ifbb/2016-olympia-fitness-performance-weekend/results
- ^ http://mrolympia.com/2017/212-showdown
- ^ https://www.ifbb.com/ahmad-ashkanani-won-arnold-classic-212/
External links edit
Category:American bodybuilders
Category:American people of Puerto Rican descent
Category:People from Wakefield, Massachusetts
Category:Living people
Category:1974 births