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What George St-Pierre did when he bumped into his high school bully years later, homeless and begging him for money

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Published 20:59 10 Jan 2024 GMT

What George St-Pierre did when he bumped into his high school bully years later, homeless and begging him for money

The UFC legend showed his class.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre had an incredible reaction to meeting his childhood bully years later, begging him for money.

St-Pierre reigned over the UFC welterweight division during his prime before calling time on his legendary career in February 2019.

But before he became one of the best MMA fighters in history, he was bullied when he was younger.

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Speaking to Hot 97 in 2017, the ex-UFC welterweight and middleweight champion revealed how he crossed paths with his bully on the streets.

But the man who had tormented the Canadian didn't enjoy the same success as the UFC icon as he was begging for money from passers-by.

"I don't know if he was homeless, but he was asking for money," he said.

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"When he saw me, he recognised me."

He asked for help to which St-Pierre replied: "Man, what are you doing here?

"You're a tall guy, you're good looking. What the hell?"

Georges St-Pierre makes his walk to the Octagon. Image: Getty
Georges St-Pierre makes his walk to the Octagon. Image: Getty

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'GSP' parted with some money to his high school nemesis and gave him an inspirational speech.

He explained: "I gave him a few dollars and I [told] him: 'Get out of here... you should be ashamed, you should be embarrassed of what you're doing, man. A lot of guys would kill to be like you. You know you're full of potential. You're good looking, healthy, tall and strong. Go do something with your life.'"

The bully would later visit St-Pierre's childhood home and spoke to his father, who said that his son had moved out.

But the former fighter would learn from his family that the man had turned his life around and wanted to thank him for his help.

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He said: "He went to my house where my parents live.

"He knocked on the door and he said: 'Can I talk to Georges?'

"He goes, 'Well, I met him a few months ago, and [he] said something to me to shake me up and I just want to say that he changed my life. Now I have a job and I'm doing well, and I want to say thank you. When you see him, tell him I said thank you.'"

Featured Image Credit: Getty/YouTube

Topics: Georges St Pierre, UFC

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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