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John Bezerra

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John Bezerra
Alma materCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
OccupationBodybuilder
Websitejohnbezerrafitness.com

John Bezerra is an American athlete, author, professional bodybuilder, and celebrity trainer.[1] He has been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Iron Man Magazine, Flex, and MuscleMag International.[2] He has also appeared on the FX crime drama series Sons of Anarchy.[3]

Background

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Bezerra was born in the central California farm town of Delano. He began sports at a very young age, and eventually, became a national champion in three separate sports: wrestling, BMX racing, and bodybuilding.[4] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1990.

Career

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Bezerra was mentored by former Mr. America and Mr. Universe champion Joe DeAngelis.[5] He earned his Bodybuilder Pro Card in 1994.[6] In 1996, Bezerra won first place in the National Physique Committee’s mixed pairs competition in Dallas, Texas.[7][8]

His bodybuilding career has led to acting roles in the 300, War of the Worlds, and the FX crime drama series Sons of Anarchy.[9] He has been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Iron Man Magazine, Flex, and MuscleMag International.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Alden Interviews John Bezerra". www.iheart.com.
  2. ^ "Building Relationships With Others, With John Bezerra". Project EGG. 8 April 2019.
  3. ^ "John Bezerra". La Beaute Magazine.
  4. ^ "John Bezerra Hits Amazon Best-Seller List With Success Manifesto!". PressNewsRoom. 10 October 2016.
  5. ^ Yoyo, Schimri. "Meet John Bezerra, Owner of John Bezerra Fitness [Interview] | Exercise.com".
  6. ^ "Strength Through Science". stsrocks.com.
  7. ^ "Pair Muscle Their Way to a National Title". Los Angeles Times. 5 November 1996.
  8. ^ "100 Years Ago, Bodybuilders Weren't Nearly As Hulk-ish Or Orange". HuffPost. 15 April 2016.
  9. ^ Sanderson, Kyle & Trisha (16 November 2011). "Healthy Weight ViZN: John Bezerra - Three time National Wrestling Champion, former National Body Building Champion, co-author of the "Science of fat Loss"". Healthy Weight ViZN.
  10. ^ "Pair Muscle Their Way to a National Title". Los Angeles Times. 5 November 1996.