72-Year-Old Cocoa Jiu-Jitsu Champion Advances to Mr. Health & Fitness Finals

Ramon Rivera, CEO of Diamond Scientific, competes in national fitness competition

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Ramon Rivera, a 72-year-old resident of Brevard County, Florida and CEO of the Cocoa-based company Diamond Scientific, has advanced to the finals of the Mr. Health & Fitness competition. Rivera is a champion in Jiu-Jitsu and is using the competition to raise awareness for The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation, a children's charity.

Why it matters

At 72 years old, Rivera's advancement to the finals of a national fitness competition is an inspiring story that highlights the benefits of an active lifestyle at any age. As the CEO of a local company, Rivera's participation also shines a light on Brevard County's business community and its commitment to community causes.

The details

Rivera, who has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu for over 30 years, is using the Mr. Health & Fitness competition as a platform to raise awareness and funds for The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation, a charity that supports children's causes. As the CEO of Diamond Scientific, a Cocoa-based company, Rivera has been an active member of the local business community.

  • Rivera advanced to the finals of the Mr. Health & Fitness competition on March 4, 2026.

The players

Ramon Rivera

A 72-year-old resident of Brevard County, Florida and the CEO of the Cocoa-based company Diamond Scientific. Rivera is a champion in Jiu-Jitsu and is using the Mr. Health & Fitness competition to raise awareness for The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation.

The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation

A charity that supports children's causes, which Rivera is using the Mr. Health & Fitness competition to raise awareness and funds for.

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What they’re saying

“My commitment to children's causes stems from their frequent lack of representation and access to essential resources.”

— Ramon Rivera, CEO, Diamond Scientific (wn.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Mr. Health & Fitness competition will be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Rivera's inspiring story demonstrates that it's never too late to prioritize health and fitness, and that business leaders can use their platforms to support important charitable causes in their local communities.