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Fighter to pay library a visit

South Western Times
Mixed martial artist Soa "The Hulk" Palelei says he never set out to be a fighter, he just wanted to survive. He has written a book called "Face your Fears" which is about his battle to overcome physical and mental abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Camera IconMixed martial artist Soa "The Hulk" Palelei says he never set out to be a fighter, he just wanted to survive. He has written a book called "Face your Fears" which is about his battle to overcome physical and mental abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts. Credit: Mogens Johansen, The West Australian

Former MMA fighter and now author Soa Palelei will be at the Bunbury City Library to promote his book, Face Your Fears.

Palelei will be in Bunbury on July 21, with his talk starting at 6.30pm.

The visit a chance for fans to ask him about his life, from a young boy who experienced poverty, to suffering as a victim of physical abuse and going on to fight eight times in the UFC.

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