From Gang Life To Pro Bodybuilding: Tonio Burton's Story

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Before he became known as “The Predator,” Tonio Burton was a football player growing up in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by an environment where gang life was an easy path to fall into. Sports gave Tonio a different direction. After injuries ended his football career, he found bodybuilding and began channeling the same intensity that made him an athlete into building one of the most impressive physiques in the IFBB Pro League. Today, Tonio is a two time New York Pro Champion competing in the IFBB Men’s Open division. But his story goes far beyond the bodybuilding stage. In this Day in the Life, we spend time with Tonio during his bodybuilding prep, breaking down his high calorie diet, training lifestyle, friendships, cars, his growing “Predator” brand, and the Reno gym community he considers family. Despite the intimidating look that comes with being a professional bodybuilder, Tonio has built his reputation around something very different: bringing people together, helping others becom