6 year old boy made WBC Champion

            

 Bridger Walker, 6 years, has been awarded a honorary WBC Champion status for his act of bravery. Walker prevented a vicious dog from attacking his sister.

After he fought of the dog that came to attack his 4 year old sister the boy was bitten on the left cheek and required 90 stitches. He was heard saying: "If someone had to die, i thought it should be me."

His aunt put the story on Instagram and it has received 1.5 million likes and 43,000 comments. 

To congratulate Bridger, the World Boxing Council sent him an “Honorary Champion” belt, and an image of the beaming youngster was shared to his aunt Nikki Walker’s Instagram.

“We are honoured to name 6-year-old, Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion, for his brave actions that represent the best values ​​of humanity,” WBC tweeted. “Bridger, you’re a hero.”

      

Ms Walker thanked her followers for all the messages of support received since the tragic incident.

“They told me they would send him a belt, but I didn’t realize it would be THAT belt!” she posted alongside the image.

“The family and I spent much of the day opening the cards and packages Bridger has received. It’s been such a surreal experience for us, because we recognise that each envelope and box represents an individual or family who used their time and resources to wish Bridger well.

“We wish that we could meet each one of you to thank you in person. Our hearts are filled to overflowing, and thank you hardly seems sufficient.”

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman also passed on a message of congratulations via Twitter.

Mauricio Sulaiman

@wbcmoro

AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger "The bravest man on Earth" Walker ! We are so proud of you, dear Bridger; You are a real life hero!

3:17 PM · Jul 21, 2020

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