Once a pro fighter, AJ ‘Pyro’ now fights for animals in need

For Jumat, better known as AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor, their welcome makes every feeding round worthwhile. “They remember and appreciate you. They cannot talk, but you can feel it,” he said.

With his muscular build, the 52-year-old looks every much the formidable mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter he once was. But beneath that tough exterior lies a gentle heart.

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