As some of you may know, on Sunday I write about someone that we can all look up to and admire. This Sunday I have a double feature. When you read this story, you will agree that person A, Themba, is certainly someone we can look up to and admire. In that same light when you hear what person B, Dwayne, did for Themba, you will likewise be blown away.
First the story of Themba Gorimbo, who is a UFC fighter from Zimbabwe.
From BlazeNews:
ESPN about Themba Gorimbo, a fighter from Zimbabwe, that showed a Bank of America statement of just over $7 along with a comment from Gorimbo saying, “This was the money left I had before the fight and now God granted me a good win.”
“If it wasn’t for the free UFC meals I started to receive after I signed the fight I would probably be singing a different story,” the fighter wrote on Twitter.
Gorimbo had been sleeping: on the second-floor couch of his mixed martial arts gym. On the wall in front of the couch, the fighter wrote a list of inspirational reasons to fight. “I fight for my kids smiles.” “I fight for hope & change.” “I fight for those who believe in me,” and “I fight for my village” were among a lengthy list.
According to the Daily Mail, after a May 20, 2023, victory in the UFC, Gormibo sold his fight gear and made $7,000.
“Instead of using the money to find a place to live, he built a bush pump so his village back in Zimbabwe can have clean water,”
Then steps in person B … Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Johnson said. “He never asked me for anything, but I just wanted to help the guy out. $7 Bucks ya know.”
Not only did the actor surprise Gorimbo at his gym, he had another shocking reveal for him. Johnson took the 170-pound fighter to a house in Miami that was secretly stocked with signature clothing, shoes, food, and even photos of the fighter’s family.
He then handed Gorimbo the keys and told him he will pay for all expenses relating to the home for as long as Gorimbo wants to live there.
Johnson added, “The guy works his ass off. He has such a singular focus and a goal, and he’s sleeping on the couch in the gym. He’s so committed. I am lucky and blessed to be able to shake that man’s hand and be a very small part in his seven bucks journey.”
So there you have it. The story of Themba and Dwayne.
Should one be admired more?
Does it really matter?
8/20/23