{"id":3065,"date":"2026-01-05T12:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:47:04","slug":"from-mr-world-physique-no-3-to-pro-mr-universe-help-me-represent-nz-again-on-the-world-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=3065","title":{"rendered":"From Mr World Physique no.3 to Pro Mr. Universe \u2013 Help Me Represent NZ again on the World Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Tony Wall \u2014 former 5x elite gymnastics champion, capoeira coach, and now NABBA Mr. World Physique No. 3 in bodybuilding. But the road here wasn\u2019t straight.<\/p>\n<p>After being diagnosed with a mental health condition, I lost everything \u2014 my body, my confidence, and my fire. I gained weight, smoked heavily, and was stuck in a toxic environment. I rarely talk about it\u2026 but I rebuilt.<\/p>\n<p>I quit smoking. Dropped 20kg. Learned everything I could about mental resilience, training, and supplements. I opened a supplement store. Became an ISO-certified trainer, but I&#8217;m now with ISSA. And fought my way back to become a champion athlete again \u2014 and a coach creating champions. And became NZ&#8217;s first medalist in a relaunch of the NABBA Int&#8217;l World Championships, in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I\u2019ve qualified to represent New Zealand at NABBA Pro Mr. Universe UK 2026. It\u2019s a dream \u2014 and a mission.<\/p>\n<p>But I need help funding the trip. I\u2019m seeking to raise $40,000 NZD to cover travel, accommodation, coaching, and competition prep.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about trophies. It\u2019s about showing what\u2019s possible when you rebuild your mind and body \u2014 and carrying that message to the world. 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