A bodybuilder who built an impressive following online appeared to be targeted by a gunman after he shared a photo from inside a fitness centre. He was shot upon leaving the gym
Saman was shot in his groin outside of a gym(Image: Jam Press)
A bodybuilder shot in the nethers outside a gym is a former MMA fighter and alleged Hells Angels enforcer.
Gymgoer Saman Baghi was blasted three times in the groin while leaving a fitness centre. The surprised attack was allegedly committed over his “numerous debts”. About an hour earlier, the tattooed 34-year-old had shared his location online with his vast social media following. A photo he shared showed him on a spin bike – and the gym’s name could be seen below.
Little did he know, a gunman saw this and headed over to catch him unaware. Witnesses say the gunman was lying in wait for Baghi as he left the Real Club P del in Marbella, Spain, last Thursday (January 2).
The bodybuilder was allegedly a former Hells Angel(Image: Jam Press)
It is believed the first bullet cut through Baghi’s buttocks and grazed his penis, while the second struck his backside. The third bullet entered his left leg, according to the media in Germany.
Baghi was bleeding profusely but managed to haul himself back into the gym, only for the masked, black-clad assailant to follow him. He continued shooting but it is believed that his gun jammed, possibly saving the bodybuilder’s life.
Baghi was taken to a local hospital with a tourniquet around his leg and he discharged himself later that day. He is luckily expected to make a complete recovery with no lasting damage.
Saman Baghi has a bullet left permanently in his groin(Image: Jam Press)
However, two of the bullets will likely remain in his groin area forever, as it is too risky to try to extract them. It is possible that the thin bullets were not intended to take the bodybuilder’s life but to punish him instead, but an investigation has ensued to try and find the motive behind the attack.
His assailant fled the scene on a motorcycle and there were no reports of an arrest at the time of writing. Baghi is described in reports as a former MMA fighter and allegedly an ex-Hells Angel enforcer.
This was not the first time Baghi was targeted by a gunman(Image: Jam Press)
He is believed to have been forced out of the outlaw motorcycle club due to disagreements with his superior. During his time there, he allegedly threatened people and beat them up, making enemies in the process.
Baghi, who is of Iranian origin, boasts 77,000 Instagram followers. He uses his page to flaunt his life of luxury, including flash cars, blingy watches and jet-set trips around the world.
Baghi, who reportedly lives between Cologne, Dubai, and Marbella, is said to have been targeted by a gunman before in 2021. His last pro fight took place in 2018 and ended in victory by TKO, as reported by NeedToKnow.
For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.