"Alex, I don't even have words to talk about you. You know we're very shy, that sometimes we search for words of praise and they don't come. But the heart speaks louder than the mouth. Thank God I fulfilled my dream seeing you. It's very difficult for someone to have a son like you, and today I have you, my son..."
"I am very happy to be remembering everything that happened in my life. We went through difficulties, but thank God I managed to overcome them. If today I wasn't a Glory champion or a UFC champion, but a champion of life, that would already be very important. Many people end up facing problems with drugs, alcohol or depression—and sport has been saving lives."
Alex Pereira appeared on "Domingao com Huck," a top-rated Brazilian TV program, where he received a special tribute ahead of his UFC White House card fight against Ciryl Gane on June 14. The program featured testimonials from family members, friends, and colleagues recounting his life story, including his impoverished childhood, his brother's murder, struggles with alcoholism, and work at a tire shop. His father Antonio delivered an emotional message expressing pride in his son's achievements. Pereira responded by reflecting on his journey, emphasizing that being a "champion of life" by overcoming difficulties and helping others through sport was equally important as his athletic titles.
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