Pablo Ayala was an IFBB Pro who appeared in many big-name competitions during his career.
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Pablo Ayala has passed away after a long battle with cancer, according to sources close to Generation Iron. Ayala, who had been suffering from colon cancer, died on Friday.
Ayala, who hailed from Paraguay, enjoyed a successful career where he competed at many of the top shows of the year. This includes the Tampa Pro and New York Pro on multiple occasions. Ayala last competed in 2018 during the George Farah Classic Italy Pro.
Farah worked with Ayala during the prime of his career. He shared this quote following the devastating news:
“I had the pleasure of working with him back in 2003. He was an incredibly kind and compassionate individual. It saddens me to hear that he reached out to me last year seeking my assistance with his cancer battle then disappeared and in January I texted him and replied I included the text. Yesterday a professional Female BB that works with me told me he passed. Very sad.”
Pablo Ayala’s Bodybuilding Career
Pablo Ayala began training at a young age and gained a passion for fitness. As he continued to train early in his life, he developed an incredible physique and this led to his career in bodybuilding.
Ayala’s bodybuilding career was jumpstarted in 2006 when he was crowned Mr. Venezuela. This led to plenty of attention on the international scene and he was able to earn his Pro Card to compete in the IFBB Pro League.
Ayala made his professional debut in 2012 during the Tampa Pro, where he finished ninth. This was the first of five Top 10 finishes of his career. He finished ninth in Tampa twice and reached seventh during the 2014 Europa Phoenix Pro.
Along with his own career on stage, Pablo Ayala was committed to training others to become the best version of themselves.
Pablo Ayala’s Competition History
- 2012 Tampa Pro – 9th place
- 2012 Europa Dallas Pro Supershow – 11th place
- 2013 New York Pro – 10th place
- 2014 Tampa Pro – 9th place
- 2014 Europa Phoenix Pro – 7th place
- 2015 New York Pro – 8th place
- 2016 New York Pro – 15th place
- 2016 California Pro – 12th place
- 2018 George Farah Classic Pro Italy – 7th place
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