Dexter Jackson Biography

Apr 29
07:54

2006

Zach Bashore

Zach Bashore

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Dexter Tyrone Jackson was born on November 25, 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida. He stands 5'6" and weights anywhere from 220-250 pounds, depending on the time of year.

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Dexter Tyrone Jackson was born on November 25,Dexter Jackson Biography Articles 1969 in Jacksonville, Florida. He stands 5'6" and weights anywhere from 220-250 pounds, depending on the time of year. In high school, Dexter starred as a running back and ran a 4.20 in the forty meter dash, which was one of the fastest in the country at that time. Dexter wanted to go to college but his girlfriend became pregnant and he decided to take care of his family instead. After his girlfriend got kicked out of her house, she and Dexter got an apartment and he worked as a cook at a local restaurant. At the age of 20, Dexter`s friends talked him into entering a contest. He trained and dieted for three weeks and easily won because of his superior genetics. Because of those great genetics, Dexter`s bodybuilding career started and his contest history proves Dexter`s hard work and determination.

2005 Arnold Classic - 1st

2004 Mr Olympia -4th

2004 Austrailian Grand Prix 1st

2004 San Francisco Pro Grand Prix - 1st

2004 Arnold Classic - 1st

2004 Ironman Pro Invitational 1st

2003 GNC Show of Strength 1st

2003 Mr Olympia - 3rd

2003 Maximus Italy - 3rd

2003 San Francisco Pro - 3rd

2002 Grand Prix England - 1st

2002 Grand Prix Holland - 3rd

2002 Mr. Olympia - 4th

2002 Australia Pro - 2nd

2002 Austrian Grand Prix- 2nd

2002 San Francisco Grand Prix- 3rd

2002 Arnold Classic - 3rd

2001 British Grand Prix - 4th

2001 Mr. Olympia - 8th

2001 Toronto Pro Invitational - 2nd

2001 Night of Champions - 2nd

2001 Grand Prix Hungary - 3rd

2001 Grand Prix Australia - 3rd

2001 Arnold Classic - 5th

2000 Toronto Pro Invitational - 2nd

2000 Mr. Olympia - 9th

2000 Night of Champions - IFBB, 8th

2000 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

2000 Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 2nd

2000 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 5th

1999 Pro World Championships - IFBB, 4th

1999 Olympia - IFBB, 9th

1999 Night of Champions - 3rd

1999 Grand Prix England - 4th

1999 Arnold Classic - 7th

1998 North American Championships - 1st

1998 North American Championships - 1st

1996 Nationals - NPC- 6th

1995 USA Championships - NPC- Light-HeavyWeight - 1st

Dexter has been involved in numerous Battle for the Olympia videos and he even has his own DVD titled "Titans Part 2," which gives you an idea of how hard Dexter works on a daily basis. After Ronnie Coleman decides to retire, expect Dexter to compete with Jay Cutler for the pride of being titled "Mr. Olympia."

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