Alex Pereira got the best possible news, when a fan whose head he shape during his battle with cancer, confirmed that he had won his fight.
In June 2024, the Brazilian worked with the Australian non-profit organization, Challenge, which supports children and their families who deal with cancer.
During his journey to the country, the hunter visited the Royal Melbourne hospital and introduced himself to the children who fought against the state.
He also met a Muay Thai practitioner who left a long-term impression.
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Alex Pereira discovers fan whose head he has shaved, has defeated cancer
When he met Alex Pereira, the young martial artist explained that, while he would lose his hair, he would love 'poatan' to be the man to shave it.
While a monster in the cage, the UFC light showed heavyweight with its soft side, which fulfilled the wishes of his supporter before the situation overwhelmed him, with the icon that fights the tears back.
Fast forward to February 2025, Pereira was reunited with the Thai boxer and uploaded a heart -warming video to Instagram and explained that the prospect had won its fight.
He shone: “I came to Australia and cut his hair at the Institute of Cancer here in Australia. It was something very emotional, very hard for me; I cried. I became emotional.
“To see the recovery of this guy. He trained Muay Thai. He had to stop because of the cancer. And now he has fought against cancer. He defeated cancer. A great inspiration. This is what you fight. “
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