My name is Tonio Burton aka The PREDATOR. I compete in Men’s Open Bodybuilding. I’ve won multiple shows; Indy Pro, Legion’s Sports 2x, New York Pro, Cal Pro & Mexico Pro. I’ve been to the Olympia 5x, 8th place being my best placing for now.
Who is Tonio Burton.
I’m 34, I’m originally from Monroe Louisiana, I’m a dad, and I’m the second youngest out of my siblings. 7 of us to be exact but my little brother passed away. I was gang affiliated in my earlier years of life till I found bodybuilding and my friends seen I could make it out the hood and they supported it. Still to this day we are family and now they’re in the gym with me. Changing the trajectory of our lives.
Growing up bodybuilding wasn’t my thing, didn’t even know about it. My first love was football. Only goal was to turn pro but that fell short due to a hamstring injury. In 2018 I did my first bodybuilding show and that’s when I feel in love with the sport. 2019 I turned pro and took a break till 2021 where I ended up winning Indy pro in the 212 division.
Quickly switching to open category I feel is when bodybuilding really started for me, can’t wait to see what comes this year in 2026.
