Michigan -- "Don't do it." Those words were the stern advice given by his doctor to Dean Walsh when he said that he wanted to become a cage fighter.
It's easy to understand the physician - after all the Monroe man has suffered from cystic fibrosis since birth. The serious, life-shortening genetic disease results in coughing and shortness of breath.
However, 21-year-old Dean says fighting for the last six months has actually helped strengthen his lungs. He's already had seven MMA fights.
Walsh said he was inspired to fight by his pastor and by his brother, Dan Walsh, who died of a drug overdose in January, monroenews.com reported.
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