Victor Martinez is driven to succeed.

After a strong showing at the New York Pro this past weekend it seems pretty evident that Victor Martinez is going nowhere any time soon. The “Dominican Dominator” came in second place at the NY event behind Juan Morel, but had a great physique and conditioning that shows why he’s been considered on all time great for over a decade. At almost the halfway mark of the year, Martinez still has some room to grow before the Olympia event and could prove to be a force to be reckoned with.

Recently the talented bodybuilder had the chance to sit down with Shadow League for an exclusive interview tackling Martinez’s childhood and moments that built him up into the man he is today. Take a look at the interview below.

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