Antoine Vaillant Opens up

[KouRon]

Mad respect for him for doing this, i hope he can come back strong 2015 and release more vids like he used to!

[Diamhea]

Cool dude really.

[MaKaiser]

I cant watch in work.

Cliffs?

[Diamhea]

He is just dealing with personal stuff. Death of a friend...distracted by the poor crowd he surrounds himself with. Talks about regaining his killer instinct.

[steedie]

I cant watch in work.

Cliffs?

Cliffs:

- Been feeling pretty down for a while
- Chose not to deal with it but instead ignore it and distract himself
- Got involved with the wrong crowd and too much partying, realised his "friends" weren't his friends
- Wants to deal with his baggage properly now and not go down that path
- Going to come back awesome

Edit - Beaten to it

[BartPimpson]

"you are a mix of the 5 people you are with the most"

2deep4me

[PaLftr]

I really feel for poor Antoine



pounding out slots and doing drugs is a full time job.

[Universal Rep]

Ya dont gotta be a BB to experience the ups and downs of life. Its wut makes us all humans. But Universal has been behind him 100%. Expect big things in 2015 and more vids like this...

[ArchAngel'73]

But Universal has been behind him 100%.

and props to Universal for this.
Most other companies ditch their athletes the 1st sign of trouble.

[Universal Rep]

and props to Universal for this.
Most other companies ditch their athletes the 1st sign of trouble.

Ya know why? Simple. Because most supp companies sponsor "athletes". Most supp companies only care about how big a BB is, how often they compete and how well they do. Etc. So like ya said, when that goes, often, so does the sponsorship.

Now Corporate sponsors "people" who also happen to be athletes. They want the other stuff too, like the athlete's values, character, integrity, etc. In short, Corporate sponsors athletes who are like them. Corporate sponsors athletes who theyd actually want to spend time with (like at a booth, in the CAGE, etc.).

[MillerTime07]

I really hope he does turn things around and start competing again.

[bartosh]

That explains a lot.

[ucsumma]

Ya know why? Simple. Because most supp companies sponsor "athletes". Most supp companies only care about how big a BB is, how often they compete and how well they do. Etc. So like ya said, when that goes, often, so does the sponsorship.

Now Corporate sponsors "people" who also happen to be athletes. They want the other stuff too, like the athlete's values, character, integrity, etc. In short, Corporate sponsors athletes who are like them. Corporate sponsors athletes who theyd actually want to spend time with (like at a booth, in the CAGE, etc.).

Super kudos for you guys for standing behind him.

Antoine is great for the industry!

[matthew2474]

Always liked this guy. Hope he finds the right path.

[NaturalproMJG]

Great guy, did what most people don't and got help. Can't wait to see what fire this lights in him.

Keep doing you thing AV

[TropicalSunset]

Sorry to hear this, but it was obvious something was going on with him and that he wasn't committed to bodybuilding, but was having too much fun and other stuff coming in between him and his goals.

He seems like a really nice, genuine guy and I hope this is a real epiphany for him and he manages to turn this boat around. You can do it Antoine.

[Shredthetics]

Ya know why? Simple. Because most supp companies sponsor "athletes". Most supp companies only care about how big a BB is, how often they compete and how well they do. Etc. So like ya said, when that goes, often, so does the sponsorship.

Now Corporate sponsors "people" who also happen to be athletes. They want the other stuff too, like the athlete's values, character, integrity, etc. In short, Corporate sponsors athletes who are like them. Corporate sponsors athletes who theyd actually want to spend time with (like at a booth, in the CAGE, etc.).

This is a commendable thing that more companies should start doing.
Anyone can get big"" these days through a variety of means, but what is it that really separates one big guy from another?

Good luck to AV regardless if decides to drop all the nonsense and commit to the modern BB lifestyle or just progress as an athlete or just a person. Progress is more inspirational than perfection.

[TheIronAsylum]

iv always like antoine would have liked to hear more but its all good


dudes huge irl

[pyrolee]

Dunno who the guy in your vid is...but THIS is the true Antoine:

[Jevyzzz]

anthony valliant could win it all at the mr olympia if he really focusses

[PaLftr]

iv always like antoine would have liked to hear more but its all good


dudes huge irl

I think I'm pretty big in public, but last year at Philly airport I walked in to take a piss and Antoine walked in and stood next to me at the urinals, fuark he was a tank.

[Fritter14]

At the Toronto Supershow last June, I went to a nearby Chipotles for lunch. Antoine was in line right in front of me. Huge man, but extremely nice. Talked to everyone and was very polite. He ended up sitting at the same table as me to eat. I have much respect for Antoine, and I wish the very best for him!

[Canuck77]

dem feels for Antoinne. I can kind of relate, went down a somewhat similar path of self destruction some years ago...the good thing is that you can pull yourself off that path and create a new one. It's definitely not easy, hope Antoinne can do it.

I will also reiterate what has already been said, respect to Universal for standing behind someone who is obviously struggling and facing a lot of personal adversity.

[ArmyROTCCadet05]

There's not a better way to get me to support a company, than to stand behind one of their athletes even through tough times.. VERY classy Universal.. I guess it makes it easier when the athlete is Antoine.. very easily liked guy, and a great personality for the sport, regardless of how well he places in shows in my opinion.

[Universal Rep]

This is a commendable thing that more companies should start doing.
Anyone can get big"" these days through a variety of means, but what is it that really separates one big guy from another?

Good luck to AV regardless if decides to drop all the nonsense and commit to the modern BB lifestyle or just progress as an athlete or just a person. Progress is more inspirational than perfection.

Wut separats one big guy from another? Their stories. Does a BB have a story worth tellin, one that will help inspire others? Teach others about sumthin important? At Corporate, it's about the people who are behind the athletes... Their character and their values. And AV has got both... Whether its good or most, most other companies only care about the bottom line and how an athlete can sell products and only that...

dem feels for Antoinne. I can kind of relate, went down a somewhat similar path of self destruction some years ago...the good thing is that you can pull yourself off that path and create a new one. It's definitely not easy, hope Antoinne can do it.

I will also reiterate what has already been said, respect to Universal for standing behind someone who is obviously struggling and facing a lot of personal adversity.

Truth is, despite all the Antoine gettin "skinny" jokes, isnt this wut makes him human? Question is, how will he bounce back? Take a look at the Animal athlete, Frank McGrath. He nearly died in a car accident sum years ago. Today, he seems bigger than ever and more inspirational than he was before the accident. Struggling? Adversity? This is the stuff that defines "character", wut Corporate actually values.

There's not a better way to get me to support a company, than to stand behind one of their athletes even through tough times.. VERY classy Universal.. I guess it makes it easier when the athlete is Antoine.. very easily liked guy, and a great personality for the sport, regardless of how well he places in shows in my opinion.

Can be a higher profile guy like Antoine. But theres a lower profile athlete goin to tough times with injuries and such. Josh Landry. But same deal. Universal is stickin by him too. Thats how the company rolls. They run things like family cuz, well, its owned by a family...

[PaLftr]

Wut separats one big guy from another? Their stories. Does a BB have a story worth tellin, one that will help inspire others? Teach others about sumthin important? At Corporate, it's about the people who are behind the athletes... Their character and their values. And AV has got both... Whether its good or most, most other companies only care about the bottom line and how an athlete can sell products and only that...



Truth is, despite all the Antoine gettin "skinny" jokes, isnt this wut makes him human? Question is, how will he bounce back? Take a look at the Animal athlete, Frank McGrath. He nearly died in a car accident sum years ago. Today, he seems bigger than ever and more inspirational than he was before the accident. Struggling? Adversity? This is the stuff that defines "character", wut Corporate actually values.



Can be a higher profile guy like Antoine. But theres a lower profile athlete goin to tough times with injuries and such. Josh Landry. But same deal. Universal is stickin by him too. Thats how the company rolls. They run things like family cuz, well, its owned by a family...

I don't have an issue with the things you say, but the way you spell is really painful to read. Reminds me of Myspace when we were all 14. Constructive criticism.

[Jevyzzz]

I don't have an issue with the things you say, but the way you spell is really painful to read. Reminds me of Myspace when we were all 14. Constructive criticism.

agreed, poor spelling and grammer arent acceptible for a supplement company CEO

[jrhodez]

Who passed? Wasn't Jujimifu was it?

[pyrolee]

Who passed? Wasn't Jujimifu was it?

I don't think Jujimufu can die.

[KouRon]

Who passed? Wasn't Jujimifu was it?

Fuk i hope not, i liked that guy!