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PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay's Humble Beginnings to Global Success

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Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt interview with PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay. In this exclusive conversation, Impa opens up about his incredible journey from his parents' migration from Kongo to his rise in the world of professional fighting.

Discover how this remarkable athlete overcame immense challenges, including sleeping in his car outside the gym while training, and how his dedication and perseverance led him to the top. Despite his success, Impa remains one of the most humble individuals, always finding ways to help others and give back to the community.

Impa's story is a true testament to rising above adversity and achieving greatness against all odds. Don't miss this motivational and moving interview that showcases the heart and spirit of a champion.

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内容由Kevin Lanning提供。所有播客内容（包括剧集、图形和播客描述）均由 Kevin Lanning 或其播客平台合作伙伴直接上传和提供。如果您认为有人在未经您许可的情况下使用您的受版权保护的作品，您可以按照此处概述的流程进行操作https://zh.player.fm/legal。

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt interview with PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay. In this exclusive conversation, Impa opens up about his incredible journey from his parents' migration from Kongo to his rise in the world of professional fighting.

Discover how this remarkable athlete overcame immense challenges, including sleeping in his car outside the gym while training, and how his dedication and perseverance led him to the top. Despite his success, Impa remains one of the most humble individuals, always finding ways to help others and give back to the community.

Impa's story is a true testament to rising above adversity and achieving greatness against all odds. Don't miss this motivational and moving interview that showcases the heart and spirit of a champion.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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