Paul Demayo
Paul Demayo (born September 12, 1967 in California , † June 2, 2005 in Boston, USA), also known by the scene name "Quadzilla", was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder .
Life
Demayo gained his first competition experience at the NPC and later only started at IFBB competitions. After his placements did not improve despite improvements in form, Demayo withdrew from the sport and only worked as a trainer at Gold's Gym. Some time later Demayo became severely depressed and eventually fell into an opiate addiction.
He spent two years in prison after shooting his wife while carrying large amounts of oxycodone .
On June 2, 2005, Demayo died of a heroin overdose .
Competition successes
- 1988: NPC Junior USA HeavyWeight 7th place
- 1989: NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight 4th place
- 1990: NPC Junior Nationals HeavyWeight 4th place
- 1991: NPC Junior Nationals Heavyweight 1st place & overall victory
- 1991: NPC HeavyWeight 3rd place
- 1992: NPC Nationals HeavyWeight 4th place
- 1993: NPC USA Championships HeavyWeight 3rd place
- 1994. NPC Nationals Heavyweight 1st place & overall victory
- 1995: IFBB Mr. Olympia 12th place
- 1995: IFBB Grand Prix England 10th place
- 1995: IFBB Grand Prix Germany 9th place
- 1995: IFBB Grand Prix Spain 9th place
Web links
- http://www.bodybuilders.com/demayo.htm
- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?page=Lifestory&pid=14179035
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Demayo, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American IFBB bodybuilder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 12, 1967 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | California |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 2, 2005 |
| Place of death | Boston, USA |