READ: WBC Awards 6-Year-Old Hero With Honorary Championship Status
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The World Boxing Council (WBC) took to Twitter and announced that 6-year old Bridger Walker would receive the honorary championship status. The Wyoming, USA native has received global praise and acclaim for heroics he displayed to save his sister’s life. Not to mention, several prominent media figures and actors have also reached out to Walker.
The news of the WBC providing the 6-year-old with recognition came via ESPN Ringside. A photograph captured sees the young boy holding the iconic WBC gold and green strap. Moreover, he is seen to be healing from the wounds he suffered during the altercation involving his sister.
Six-year-old Bridger Walker, who risked his life to save his little sister from a dog attack, is now an honorary WBC champ! pic.twitter.com/IeYLwxyGto
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) July 21, 2020
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Bridger Walker and the WBC stamp of recognition
The incident in question saw Bridger Walker intervene when a dog attacked his 4-year old sister in a brutal encounter. He managed to save his sibling but sustained serious damage in the process which led to 90 stitches. Additionally, he had to undergo a non-elective surgery that lasted for 2 hours.
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Walker has become a household name following the incident and his profile was further bolstered by comments he made. Following the attack, he responded to his father who asked him why he jumped in to save his sister. His response has endeared him further to the world who keenly watches on. He shared the view that if anyone had to die at the hands of the dog attack, it should have been him.
These commendable sentiments have left the world gushing over this real-life superhero. Several high profile actors such as Chris Evans, Tom Holland, and Robert Downey Jr reached out to Bridger personally. Additionally, the WBC personally assigning championship status to the hero is a gesture he’ll never forget.
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At a time where the COVID-19 pandemic has brought everything to a standstill, the news is a much needed positive boost. Chiefly, the world over is impressed by the magnitude of bravery displayed by the 6-year-old. His warrior spirit and will is a sheer testament to his status as a belt holder via the WBC body.
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