Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stunned UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo with a brand new residence after he was moved by his story. Themba, a long-time fan of Johnson lastly met the actor at a Miami fitness center the place he used to sleep.
Themba Gorimbo is a hard-working UFC fighter who goals of being a champion. He works very arduous to assist his household in Zimbabwe. Due to this, he struggled financially, leaving him with solely $7 in his financial institution.
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He had no home and was sleeping on the sofa at a Miami fitness center. Gorimbo might have used his earnings to hire a residing house however he used it to assist his village in Zimbabwe.
After successful his second combat, he offered his combat package and used this cash to donate $7,000 for a brand new bush pump so the folks in his village might have clear water.
This story moved Dwayne Johnson and made him look again at his humble starting the place he additionally had the identical quantity of saving as Gorimbo.
“He by no means requested me for something, however I simply wished to assist the fellows out. $7 bucks ya know,” Johnson mentioned.
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Johnson posted a heartwarming video of him assembly Gorimbo and stunning him with a brand new residence.
He went to the fitness center the place Gorimbo used to coach and sleep and sneaked up behind him Gorimbo, who was speaking to his followers in regards to the Hollywood star.
When Gorimbo noticed Johnson, he leaped in shock. He couldn’t imagine his idol was proper in entrance of him. They immediately hugged one another whereas Gorimbo was in tears, thanking Johnson.
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“You impressed me to work arduous,” Gorimbo informed Johnson. “I’ll turn out to be a champion, belief me.” Johnson smiled and mentioned he does imagine in him.
“Your story moved me,” Johnson informed Gorimbo. “Once I came upon you had seven bucks in your checking account, I do know what that’s like. I used to be right here in Miami after I had seven bucks.”
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Johnson informed Gorimbo that he was amazed by what the UFC fighter did for his neighbors in Zimbabwe. He mentioned Gorimbo might have used it for a automobile or an house however he took care of his folks as an alternative.
“That simply says precisely who you might be and that’s why I flew all the way in which right here, man. Simply to look you within the eyes, brother, and let you know I obtained your again,” mentioned Johnson.
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After the tearjerking introduction, Gorimbo confirmed Johnson his “residence” – the house within the fitness center the place he slept. He confirmed him his sofa and the checklist of issues he fights for, together with his youngsters’ smiles and his village.
Earlier than Johnson headed residence, he mentioned he would introduce Gorimbo to a good friend who might assist him in his new life in Miami.
They hopped within the automobile and went to an house. Johnson referred to as out the identify of his “faux” good friend Jay whereas Gorimbo wandered round.
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Once they reached the lounge, Gorimbo observed the framed photos of his household. It took him time to appreciate what was happening and when he did, he burst into tears and hugged Johnson.
“Now there’s no extra sofa sleeping, that is your own home,” Johnson informed Gorimbo. “Welcome residence.” Gorimbo couldn’t cease thanking the Rock for the overwhelming reward.
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“This place is yours. You don’t have to consider something. The one factor you consider is your loved ones, getting them over right here, getting them with you, your coaching, and turning into champion.”
Johnson confirmed Gorimbo round his new residence the place he might relaxation after coaching and spend time along with his youngsters. He additionally confirmed him his new room with a closet full of coaching garments and sneakers.
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Lastly, they headed to the again of the home with a wonderful water view. They did a particular Theramana toast for Gorimbo whereas the rain poured. “Cheers to at all times caring for folks,” Johnson mentioned.
Watch this heartwarming video of Johnson stunning UFC fighter Gorimbo:
