Months After Losing 6-Year-Long-Battle With Cancer, Emotional Dustin Poirier Shares Heartfelt Message for “Brother”

Dustin Poirier, infamous for his skills and charisma, has a different side to his personality that fans don’t know much about. Aside from being a UFC icon, ‘The Diamond’ is also a committed philanthropist.

Quite notably, he is the founder of The Good Fight Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting various causes like education, health, and poverty. Many have benefited from the MMA fighter’s charity work, including cancer patients. But one endearing story of a similar 23-year-old cancer patient has touched fans the most.

Dustin Poirier: Remembering Peyton Murphy

Poirier has achieved remarkable success in the UFC Lightweight division, facing off with renowned fighters like Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, and Michael Chandler. But what’s even more impressive is his charity work – which exceeds his accolades in the octagon.

‘The Diamond’ had become a new ray of hope for Peyton Murphy, a 23-year-old cancer patient. Murphy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2017 when he was 17 years old. The courageous Murphy battled cancer for 6 years before passing away on March 23 this year. The news came as a shock to the UFC fighter, who mourned the tragic loss of his “brother,” joined in by fans and fellow fighters.

Recently, Poirier shared a touching tribute on his Instagram story, reposting a photo of Murphy from their visit to Las Vegas. Alongside the photo, Poirier wrote a heartfelt caption that read, “Miss you, brother.”

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In their short but sweet time together, the duo developed a deep bond of brotherhood. Poirier had, on multiple occasions, expressed his love for his “brother” – be it in the form of heartwarming quotes or tributes to Peyton in interviews. Poirier’s efforts even helped raise $30,000 for Murphy’s treatment.

But that’s not all – The Diamond even planned a special surprise for Peyton and his family. He flew them out to the MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch his fight against Conor McGregor.

Peyton Murphy’s story highlights the profound impact of Poirier’s philanthropy. Through The Good Fight Foundation, Poirier has made a significant difference in the lives of many, leaving a lasting legacy beyond the octagon.

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