| Shawn I. Ray | |
| Nickname: | Sugar |
| Birth Date: | 9 September 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5feet |
| Weight: | Contest: 205–215 lbs. Off season: 225–235 lbs |
| Firstproshow: | IFBB Night of Champions |
| Firstproshowyear: | 1988 |
| Bestwin: | IFBB Arnold Classic |
| Bestwinyear: | 1991 |
| Predecessor: | Mike Ashley |
| Yesorretiredyear: | 1988–2001 |
Shawn I. Ray (born September 9, 1965) is a former professional bodybuilder and author.
In his 2005 interview, Ray said, "Chris Dickerson and National Champion - Mr. Universe, Bob Paris were two of the main reasons that I got into bodybuilding in the first place."[1]
He is mentioned in The New Encyclopaedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flexible Magazine covers than any other bodybuilder in the history and also has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. Ray was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.[2]
He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007.[3] Ray also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which he tries to get back into shape. He is now a Feature Writer for Digital Muscle Media and the Host of Mr. Olympia PPV. He is also made a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding – The Movie" http://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.com
Ray married in 2003 and his daughter, Asia Monet was born on August 10, 2005. In 2008, Ray and his wife, Kristie, welcomed their second daughter.
In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City. He is a global ambassador for supplement company Mutant, and editor in chief of Digital Muscle Media.[4]
Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001.