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Inspiration Wrexham MMA fighter, Aaron Aby, defies all odds

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Aaron Aby, 32, is a Wrexham MMA fighter and former football player. He was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at two weeks old and given a life expectancy of 16 years. Aaron was picked up by Shrewsbury Town as a teenager and represented Wales' under 13's team. In 2019, Aaron received a terminal cancer diagnosis and underwent 8 rounds of chemotherapy. After receiving the all-clear, he started fighting again and has won 6 fights since then.

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