In early 2008, Martinez suffered a serious tendon injury during a warm-up session, which required surgery and forced him out of both the 2008 Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia. The injury sidelined him for nearly a year. During his recovery, he resumed training under the guidance of longtime coach Joseph Pabon. His determination resulted in a strong comeback; he placed second at the 2009 Arnold Classic, narrowly missing the top spot to Kai Greene by a margin of only a few points.
In 2011, Martinez redeemed his competitive standing by winning the IFBB Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid. However, later that year, he was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at JFK Airport due to legal residency complications stemming from prior convictions. He spent seven months in detention, during which he lost approximately 60 pounds. Nevertheless, in 2013, he returned to the stage with a renewed vigor, placing second at the IFBB New York Pro Championship and winning the IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow the same year.
Victor Martinez is married to Christine, and the couple has five children: two sons named Justin and Jered, and three daughters—Zayde, Victoria, and Vivian. Throughout his life, Martinez has faced multiple personal and professional obstacles, including the death of a family member and legal setbacks. Despite these challenges, his perseverance and commitment to the sport have made him an inspirational figure in the world of bodybuilding.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 23 Dec, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | Venezuela |
| Birth Place: | Ciudad Bolívar |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Venezuelan professional baseball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
