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Louis Perez, the quarterback of Mexican origin and current champion of the XFL, inspired with his story the popular actor Dwayne Johnson, better known as TheRock. This was announced by the athlete in an interview with espn.
Pérez, born in San Diego to Mexican parents, said that when The Rock presented him with the XFL trophy, he took the opportunity to say a few words to him. “My whole family was watching and The Rock shook my hand, gave me some advice and told me that my story inspired him. When The Rock says something like that, you start to think that you are living a surreal moment.“He stated in the aforementioned interview.
It should be noted that The Rock is, together with his partner, Dany García and the investment firm RedBird Capital, the owner of the XFL, an American football league that is played parallel to the NFL. “It is a moment that I will never forget in my life, I had about 40 relatives there in the game and being able to be there and also win the MVP was something very beautiful and unforgettable”, said.
Luis Pérez led the Arlington Renegades team to the XFL championship after defeating the DC Defenders, in a game in which he was named the MVP. It should be noted that the player joined the franchise in the middle of the season and from there began to bear the necessary fruits.
Pérez invited all the Mexican children to fight for their dreams and not to give up. always try again and again. Besides He assured that there is a possibility that he will play in the NFL and that his agent is currently in talks to achieve that goal.
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