But, it was to change his life as he took to bodybuilding after finding out that he was the most powerful and fittest of Whatton's 300 inmates.
Nicknamed as 'The Shadow', Dorian Yates in one of the biggest bodybuilders. Dorian holds the distinction of winning 6 Mr. Olympia titles in a row.
Dorian Yates met the love of his life and his future wife Debbie Chin in January 1983. The couple were blessed with a son Lewis, in May 1984
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