I know Bruce Patterson personally, and have trained at the same gym as he did for years (talked to him yesterday as a matter of fact), and I can say this, he does not need 30 more lbs to stand up to other top pros. The last time he prepared for a show (2003 Ironman I think) he was up around 285 and ended up competing at around 260, at 5'9".
If it wasnt for the gay porno thing he would be a top pro, without a doubt!
There's noone in this part of the world (eastern canada) that has a physique that is on that level, thats for sure.