Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman hospitalized after suffering 'serious medical condition,' family says

Ronnie Coleman a bodybuilding legend who shares the all-time record with eight Mr Olympia titles was hospitalized over the weekend due to a serious curative condition his family disclosed Coleman s family disclosed a message on the Louisiana native s Facebook page CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM We want to inform Ronnie s fans supporters and the bodybuilding population that Ronnie Coleman was admitted to the hospital on this past Sunday morning due to a serious physiological condition the report on Monday read He is now receiving expert diagnostic care and continues to show incredible strength and resilience At this time we are not sharing additional details as the focus remains on Ronnie s recovery and well-being We kindly ask for your understanding and backing in keeping the climate respectful and free of speculation Coleman first reported he was dealing with a fitness issue on Sunday saying he was dealing with a curative emergency and it was going to preclude him from an event in the United Kingdom according to the New York Post UFC LEGEND YEARNS FOR CONOR MCGREGOR'S RETURN TO THE OCTAGON AFTER YEARS OF WAITINGHe reported fans not to worry and declared he was in great hands Coleman s family expressed optimism Ronnie has inevitably inspired the world with his toughness and heart and we know he feels the love and capacity being sent his way Coleman played college football at Grambling State under the legendary Eddie Robinson in the late s He started to pursue a career in bodybuilding in He won International Fitness and Bodybuilding titles His eight Mr Olympia victories all came consecutively and he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter