Donte Franklin has recently been hailed as the greatest natural bodybuilder in the world by Generation Iron. Naturally this has caused a huge rise in speculation whether this statement by GI is accurate…or whether Donte is actually secretly juicing.
Everyone has their own opinion, however one thing is for sure – Donte claims to be natural harder than Anthony Joshua throws punches.
To say Donte's adamant at the fact he's natural would be an understatement. He's keen to let all of his followers know that he's drug-free, referencing it in almost every Instagram post…despite haters constantly trolling his account.
This mentality from Donte is something I've always said I'd adopt if I was HUGE and natty. I'd be wanting the whole world to know the truth, especially when you're being wrongly accused on a daily basis.
Drug Tested
Donte Franklin has also passed rigorous drug tests from credible natural bodybuilding federations such as the INBA and the NANBF.
These are genuine natty federations that perform strict tests at random throughout the year, keen to expose anyone who's not a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder. Anyone on steroids who's trying to keep a ‘natty' status won't be seen competing in these shows, due to the well-known accuracy of such tests.
Instead, there are other ‘natural shows' that do not test randomly and give you the exact date of any tests, meaning enhanced bodybuilders can stop taking certain substances in time for them to clear out of your system.
If you want to compete in INBA or NANBF shows you'll have to pass any/all of the following tests at any unexpected time:
Polygraph (lie detector)
Urinalysis (pee in a cup)
Voice stress
Blood
Saliva
Donte has passed these tests when he became the NANBF Novice champion. He apparently only competed in the event to prove a point to people that he is natural. Fair play to him.
Verdict: Natural
Donte was JACKED after finishing puberty at the age of 18. If he took steroids, he would've gained a lot more mass over the years; becoming even more swole than he is now.
What Donte currently looks like is what Mr Olympia pros look like before they start juicing. They're already massive as nattys before they hop on the sauce.
The rigorous drug tests that Donte's completed with the INBA and NANBF, without ever being flagged, is another crucial piece of evidence.