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Hiram "Butch" Nieves was
born on December 11, 1960
in NYC. At the
early of age of 2, Butch was
diagnosed with asthma. For
years, the slightest
physical exertion could
bring on a life-threatening asthma
attack. With the loving
support of his family and a deliberate and
measured plan in place,
Butch embarked upon a
journey that would not only
keep him healthy
and strong but would add excitement and achievement.
That journey was fitness and
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When Butch started he
was 153 pounds. At 5' 8"
Butch's best competition
weight was 230 pounds at
approximately 3% body
fat.
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Among the more notable
bodybuilding events
Butch has won are Mr.
America, Mr. USA
and the American
National Bodybuilding
Championships. He
also placed in the
top 4 at the Mr Universe and
the World Championships.
Butch has also won
many power lifting
events including the
East Coast Power lifting
Championship.
Since 1999 Butch has
studied Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
He has attended
private classes with
world renowned fighting
champion Master Relson
Gracie.
Butch
has been a guest on TV
shows including Good
Morning America,
New York One, ESPN,
Late Night with David
Letterman and
Boriqua Fitness. He has been
a featured
guest of the Puerto
Rican Day Parade, as
well as many cable
Fitness shows and dozens
of fitness and
Bodybuilding magazines.
Since 1987,
Butch has owned and
operated his Fitness
Centers. With 23
years of personal
training experience,
he keeps busy with guest
appearances, numerous
seminars and charity
events. Butch has
earned a solid
reputation for getting
results, and providing
patient and articulate
instruction, with some
clients travel far to
acquire.
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Butch competing in Austria at
the 1999 World championships.
representing the USA and
placing 4th at a bodyweight of
227 pounds. One interesting
note, over 180 national
champions entered this world
competition.
