NABBA Pro Gavin Morris was not awarded any prize money for winning his class at the Universe – because he was the only entrant.
NABBA did not award him the cash they had set aside for that category because he was the only competitor who entered. It is also understood they were not originally going to award Morris with a trophy for the same reason, but later decided they would.
Writing on social media, Morris said: "I was the only one in my category in the pro Classic and they [NABBA] were not even going to give me a trophy – and no cash prize for me either. I should have stayed an amateur and been rewarded.
"I also wasn't even told about the pro overall, so left before it as it wasn't on the running order and no one spoke to myself all day. It was very poor to say the least."
Asked by frontdouble about the refusal to award him the cash prize NABBA had set aside for that category, Morris said: "Yes – and they even made me feel like they were doing me a favour giving me a trophy."
His coach, Masters bodybuilder Chris Unitt, was equally disappointed at the move. Writing on social media, Unitt said: "Disgusting if you ask me. Obviously they would have put winnings aside for the Classic category and to not be awarded the spoils was ridiculous. You cannot dictate who turns up for a show."
Morris has been working hard in preparation for his pro debut since winning his NABBA Pro Card at the British Finals on June 1. It is not known what the money set aside for the Classic Pro category was used for instead.
NABBA have been contacted for comment.
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