Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Danny Padilla
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is the taller of the two at 5'11" (180 cm), about 23 cm more than Danny Padilla.
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 35 lb more than Danny Padilla.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 5 for Danny Padilla.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Danny Padilla
Age
49 †
75
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'2" · 157 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
195 lb · 88 kg
Chest
52 in
48 in
Arms
18 in
18 in
Waist
31 in
28 in
Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
10
5
Podium finishes
18
13
Debut
1970s
1970s
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
Nationality
United States
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Measurements are approximate and come from each athlete’s profile. Wins, podiums and Olympia titles are counted from the listed contest history. The crown marks who leads each row.
Mike Mentzer vs Danny Padilla: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Danny Padilla?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 157 cm for Danny Padilla.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Danny Padilla?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Danny Padilla at about 195 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Danny Padilla?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Danny Padilla has 5, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Danny Padilla?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Danny Padilla is 75.






















