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The UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is a champion inside and outside the octagon; rags to riches can be defined as his journey to the top. He has seen dark days, which limited his access to quality food, shelter, and other opportunities.
The champ can relate to the people's sufferings, and as a gesture and commitment to making a change, he took the time to feed the community in which he grew up. Alex donated thousands of food boxes, bridged many gaps, and stood as a strong source of inspiration to the youth who look up to him.
It is a fantastic portrayal of being humble and being someone the world needs – an everyday hero.
Alex Pereira gives back to the community he was born and raised in
"My reality used to be theirs. I went through a lot of hardship, and my biggest fear was always being hungry.
Alex Pereira on helping his community
"My reality used to be theirs.
I went through a lot of hardship, and my biggest fear was always being hungry. So if I can do something to help, I'll do it."
The fight with Khalil Rountree Jr is less than a week away
The light heavyweight champion is all set to fight Khalil Rountree in almost one weeks time for what will be accounted as his 4th title defense.
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