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Melvin Anthony
[[Image:MAnthony.jpg|thumb|Melvin Anthony on cover of DVD]]
'''Melvin Anthony''' is an [[IFBB]] professional [[bodybuilder]]. 

Melvin Anthony grew up in the lower-middle-class neighborhoods of [[Sacramento]] and [[Riverside, California]].  Melvin first started working out in his teenage years and by the time he was 18 had a solid enough physique to earn a football scholarship at [[San Bernardino Valley College]]. It was in his late college years that Melvin started competing in [[bodybuilding]] contests. In 1993 Melvin got his first major result, a 3rd place at the Fontana Ironman contest.  His first NPC ([[National Physique Committee]]) competition came in 1995, where he placed 1st in the heavyweight class of the NPC Palm Springs competition.  His first IFBB competition came in 2000, where he placed 2nd in the [[Night of Champions]] (Now called [[The New York Pro]]).  After other various competitions he competed in his first [[Arnold Classic]] in 2001, where he placed 2nd.  His first [[Mr. Olympia]] was in 2001, where he placed 11th.  

Melvin has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, and has been featured on the cover of [[FLEX magazine]].  Melvin Anthony now lives in [[West Hills]], [[California]] with wife Ivette. He is also a devout [[Christian]] and has numerous [[Bible]] verses posted on his website. Melvin has a son Tony who lives in Illinois and longs to see him. Also has to pay child support to a family in Zion, Illinois. Wishes to meet his son.


==Stats==
'''Height:''' 5'8<br/>
'''Off Season Weight:''' 280 lb<br/>
'''Competition Weight:''' 247 lb<br/>
'''Chest:''' 55"<br/>
(contracted; show full)*[[Mr. Olympia]]
*[[Night of Champions]]
*[[San Francisco Pro Invitational]]

= External links =
*[http://www.melvinanthony.com/ Official website]

[[Category:Professional bodybuilders|Anthony, Melvin]]