Mike Tyson and other boxing greats go out of their way to praise Bridger Walker, the little 6-year-old American boy who became a worldwide celebrity for the heroic act of saving his younger sister from the attack of a pit bull dog.
In the middle of the 58th edition of the Annual Convention of the World Boxing Council, which was carried out virtually for the first time in its history, Mike Tyson, Marvin Hagler and Jose Ramirez, they shared with the little one one of the most sentimental moments of the event.
“You are undoubtedly a champion, you have material in your blood to be a champion. When someone without hesitation defends his sister, he is a great person. You are the champion before your sister you are a champion for all of us ”, said the legendary ‘Iron Mike’ to the Bridger boy.
And the heavyweight legend added: “Fight with the spirit like he did. He sacrificed himself to save his sister. That is the spiritual value. It is difficult to control fear, at your age you have established so much control over yourself to save your sister ”.
The story behind Bridger Walker
On July 9, because of his bravery and determination, the WBC designated little Walker, as the ‘Bravest Man in the World’, a designation followed by the delivery of an honorary champion belt, after saving his sister from attack. of a dog in the town of Cheyenne, Wyoming, in the United States.
The 6-year-old boy came between his sister and the dog Pitbull breed, which is why it was necessary to apply 90 stitches.
“It is a wonderful story and it has motivated many of us, many champions. You show us that there is still hope because there are wonderful people in the world doing the right thing and being true heroes. As a parent, you motivate me to keep going.
“You remind all of us what true love is. True love comes from the will and not from the emotions. You are sending a great message through this action, I think it is very important for everyone in the world ”, said the American with Mexican roots, José Ramírez.
The publication on Instagram about Bridger’s appointment as ‘The Bravest Man in the World’ reached almost 100,000 likes, a sign of the enormous acceptance that the story had, in addition to its motivational value.
“I am very honored and impressed to be able to speak with Bridger Walker. What he did is something sensational, the instinct he had at that moment and in his heart to help his sister without thinking, but reacting. That’s what being a true champion of life is all about ”, mentioned the legendary Hagler.
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