Head to head
Mohamed Makkawy vs Mike Mentzer
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 20 cm more than Mohamed Makkawy.
- Mike Mentzer is listed as heavier, at about 230 lb, roughly 64 lb more than Mohamed Makkawy.
- In contest wins, Mohamed Makkawy leads with 11 first-place finishes against 10 for Mike Mentzer.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mohamed Makkawy
Mike Mentzer
Age
73
49 †
Height
5'3" · 160 cm
5'11" · 180 cm
Weight
165 lb · 75 kg
230 lb · 104 kg
Chest
—
52 in
Arms
—
18 in
Waist
—
31 in
Olympia titles
0
1
Contest wins
11
10
Podium finishes
16
18
Division
Classic Physique
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Debut
1970s
1970s
Hometown
Cairo, Egypt
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
Egypt
United States
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.
Mohamed Makkawy vs Mike Mentzer: quick answers
Who is taller, Mohamed Makkawy or Mike Mentzer?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 160 cm for Mohamed Makkawy.
Who is heavier, Mohamed Makkawy or Mike Mentzer?
Mike Mentzer is listed at about 230 lb, and Mohamed Makkawy at about 165 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mohamed Makkawy or Mike Mentzer?
Mohamed Makkawy has 11 first-place finishes and Mike Mentzer has 10, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mohamed Makkawy and Mike Mentzer?
Mohamed Makkawy is 73 and Mike Mentzer was 49.
