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William Long Becomes the First Natural Athlete to Sign Multi-Media Contract in the Sport of Natural Bodybuilding

Terry Ramos Writer Profileby Terry Ramos Published on Dec 27, 2021

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INBA/PNBA 3x Natural Olympia champ William Long signs a multi-media contract with Generation Iron, INBA/PNBA, and Iron Man Magazine. 

Athletes want to be recognized for their hard work and dedication in all sports. And the sport of natural bodybuilding is no different. However, with the agreement between an International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) competitor and authoritative media and natural bodybuilding companies, the time for accelerative growth and respect in natural bodybuilding is now. 

William Long, a legend in the Men’s Physique in natural bodybuilding – precisely the INBA/PNBA league – will help bridge the gap between natural bodybuilding and other popular sports to recognize athletes’ accomplishments. The success and loyalty he’s had in the league have paved the way for him to be the first athlete to sign a multi-media contract with powerhouse strength sports and fitness media companies – Generation Iron and Iron Man Magazine – and the largest natural bodybuilding federation – INBA/PNBA. On Instagram (IG), the INBA/PNBA published a post stating:

“Loyalty Has Its Rewards!

PNBA 3X Natural Olympia Champion William Long @ricecracker2487 is the first to sign a Multi-Media Contract with the

@inbapnbaglobal_official 

@ironmanmagazine 

@generationiron 

INBA PNBA Elite Natural Athletes will be recognized globally on authoritative platforms and be the ICONS of the Natural Bodybuilding Industry.

As the Global Leaders in Natural Bodybuilding, “Serving The Elite Natural Athlete” has been our motto for 33 years and will always continue to be”

You can see INBA/PNBA’s full post and IG clip below:

 

 

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A post shared by INBA PNBA Natural Bodybuilding (@inbapnbaglobal_official)

Contract Regulation

According to the INBA/PNBA board, the contract will be “An opportunity for a natural bodybuilding athlete to acquire renown and recognition in the sport of Natural Bodybuilding, exploiting Association’s promotional campaign via the Iron Man Magazine, news and events, and the Generation Iron platform.” It will help assist the athlete with:

  • Promotion 
  • Brand building – digital media write-ups, social media posts, photoshoots
  • Special guest appearances, posing, and seminar sessions 
  • Iron Man Magazine nutrition ads and endorsements

To earn a contract, the athlete must be an INBA/PNBA athlete and be in good standing in the league. The competitor must also be willing for professional growth and agree to in and out of competition drug testing via World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). 

The “OG” of Men’s Physique 

William Long - LA Comic Con

William Long became known as “The OG” after becoming the first PNBA Men’s Physique Natural Olympia champion. Subsequently, he went on to win two more Men’s Physique Natural Olympia titles and is the reigning champ. He’s also a 2019 natural bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee and known for being the best dressed Vegeta at LA Comic Con’s.

If there’s one thing for sure, the INBA/PNBA league treats its exceptional and loyal athletes with the utmost respect. William Long concurs. On social media, he said: 

“No other organization rewards and promotes their athletes more than @inbapnbaglobal_official. You want the best you have to compete with the best. Best tested and more cash and prizes.”

We’re excited to see which athletes will earn future contracts! 

Generation Iron would like to congratulate William Long for signing his multi-media contract! We’re looking forward to working more closely with you! 

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more INBA/PNBA competitor news!

Terry Ramos Writer Profile

About Terry Ramos

As a personal trainer and writer, Terry loves changing lives through coaching and the written word. Terry has a B.S. in Kinesiology and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys playing music, reading, and watching films when he's not writing or training.

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