zx9rjas, thanks for the link.
I saw Bannout when I was down in Venice. He is a personal trainer down there and he still looks great.
I always liked Bob Paris and Francis Benfatto. Another guy with a classic physique is Lee Labrada. I met him in Vegas when I went to the Olympia.
Very friendly, helpful, and a class act all the way. He is in his mid-forties but looks like he is about 35. He still is in great shape, his waist is no more than 30 inches.
Of today's competitors I like Ahmad Haidar because of his mid-section and overall balance. I also like Johnnie Jackson because he is so freaky strong. He is as strong as Coleman despite being 3 inches shorter and 60 pounds lighter. At the pro show this year in Canada he was robbed. I do like Darrem Charles, and was glad to see him win the New York Pro, but Jackson should have won in Canada.
Check out his site :
www.jojfitness.com
Very, very thick and powerful looking but nice lines as well.